You, too, are invited to assist at Mass this Sunday!
Low Mass at 8a and High Mass at 10a
118 N. Campbell St., El Paso
What a treasure we have ... so close! so accessible!
Mr. Campbell's letter sums up his joy .... here it is for you to read:
Dear Francis,
I was drawn to Immaculate Conception parish this past Sunday for Solemn High Mass in the Extraordinary form. It was a joy..!
Father Shannon offered the Mass beginning with a grand entry down the center aisle in what appeared to be a brand new green cope. He was proceeded by the 5 altar boys which consisted of the MC, Acolyte 1 & 2, Thurifer and Crucifer. They all performed their roles with the necessary skill and reverence so that the Priest was able to offer the Mass with ease and solemnity.
Father O'Niel was in the Choir loft leading the chants with a skilled choir of 3 women and two men. They were superb. It's been so long since I have heard that type of hymns at a Mass it almost brought tears to my eyes. (emphasis added) I know we have become accustomed to hearing "I am Bread of Life, Taste and See", and the others, but after hearing well sung Gregorian chants those hymns sound almost Protestant!
Father exchanged the Cope for his vestments at the Altar and they were of the same design and newness.
After the Mass was over, and I was overwhelmed all over again, I made my way out of the church, stopping to thank Fr. Shannon for a beautiful Mass.
I am impressed that the priests daily hear confessions before Mass and again right afterward, for each Mass. I wish it would catch on in the Novis Ordo parishes. Sometimes it is difficult to even find a confessor.
It's a pleasure seeing the two priests setting up the parish and drawing the faithful in.
Faithfully in Him,
Sir Martin Campbell, KCHS
Las Cruces
