"She who adorns her body with modesty adorns her soul with virtue" St. John Chrysostom - Cocktail Attire - Men: Suit or Suit Separates, with tie, preferred Collared shirt with long dress pants acceptable Please refrain from wearing shorts, sleeveless shirts, jeans, or sandals Please refrain from wearing clothing with improper/excessive writing, pictures, or advertising either on front or back Please refrain from wearing ripped or frayed clothing Please refrain from wearing hats inside the Church Ladies: Dresses and Skirts are highly encouraged Hems (be they of dresses, skirts or slacks) must fall below the knees when standing and sitting Skirts and dresses must fall below knees Dress pants/slacks are permitted Please refrain from wearing jeans or ripped clothing Please refrain from wearing shorts or leggings except under a proper skirt/dress Please refrain from wearing low-cut, see-through, or skin tight clothing Please refrain from wearing sleeveless, bareback, spaghetti straps, tube or tank tops Head coverings (either veil, fascinator, or a church hat) are highly encouraged in the church
"Always remain close to the Catholic Church, because it alone can give you true peace, since it alone possesses Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, the true Prince of Peace." St. Padre Pio As Catholics we believe Our Lord, Jesus Christ, is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament-Holy Communion. With this truth in mind we ask the following: Please keep a respectful and reverent silence inside the church Please refrain from chatting and socializing in the church, please step into the parish hall or outside before speaking with others. If talking is necessary, please speak softly to allow others to pray Clapping is not permitted in the church, save your cheering for the reception
"The courage and strength that are in me are not of me, but of Him who lives in me - it is the Eucharist." St. Faustina Holy Communion will be distributed to practicing Catholics who have fasted one hour and having confessed all serious sins As this Mass will be celebrated in the traditional form, communion is to be received kneeling (for those who are able) and on the tongue Holy Communion participants should not be conscious of grave sin and normally should have fasted for one hour A person who is conscious of mortal sin is not to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord without prior sacramental confession Please do not receive communion unless you are a practicing Catholic and in a state of grace Those not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with Our Lord, Jesus and with one another "There is nothing so great as the Eucharist. If God had something more precious, He would have given it to us." St. John Vianney
More info on the reception coming soon, but for now, make sure you bring your cowboy boots for dancing!