Xaghra Parish » Gallery » 2012 » 08 JAN 2012 - MASS OF THE EPIPHANY

After the arrival of the Magi in the town Square, Celebration of the Holy Eucharist took place in the Basilica. Celebrant was Mgr Carmelo Refalo, Xaghra Archpriest. After the homily,the coupleCharles and Angie Gatt presented their baby of two months to be christened. The names given to the baby were Jake, Francesco and Mario. Jake's elder brother, Jeremy, was present attentively watching his brother receive the Sacrament of Baptism. After Mass, the congregation was invited to kiss the image of Baby Jesus. Mass animator was seminarian D. Meilak while Stefan Attard animated the singing accompanied by the organ.

21 Baptising Jake, Francesco, Mario Gatt
22 Baptising Jake, Francesco, Mario Gatt
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25 Making sign of the cross on Jake's mouth
26 Making sign of the cross on Jake's ears
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28 Celebrant exhibits white robe sign of purity
29 Putting white robe on baby
30 Grandma lends a hand
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32 The father lights candle
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34 Mother hands baby to Archpriest
35 Mother hands baby to Archpriest
36 Celebrant shows baby to congregation
37 Family watches
38 Holding baby high
39 Holding baby high
40 Jake returned to his mother

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