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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
When the prayer is completed, the Bishop returns to the altar,
genuflects, and incenses the Blessed Sacrament. Afterward, when he
has received the humeral veil, he takes the ciborium, which he covers
with the veil itself. Then a procession is formed in which, preceded
by the cross bearer and with lighted candles and incense, the Blessed
Sacrament is carried through the main body of the church to the
chapel of reservation.
When the procession comes to the chapel of reservation, the Bishop
places the ciborium in the tabernacle, the door of which remains
open. Then he puts incense in the thurible, kneels, and incenses the
Blessed Sacrament. Finally, after a brief period during which all pray
in silence, Fr David closes the tabernacle door. A minister illuminates
the lamp, which will burn perpetually before the Blessed Sacrament.
The Bishop and ministers return to the sanctuary by the shorter route
and the Bishop returns to the chair.
Following the words of thanks
the Bishop imparts the blessing at the chair.
WORDS OF THANKS
Karl Cremen and Connie Messina
Co-chairs of the St Mary MacKillop Parish Pastoral Council