HUNTERSVILLE — Several hundred St. Mark parishioners attended a special Solemn High Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form) for the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary March 25 in Huntersville. The Mass was offered to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary on the day which commemorates St. Gabriel announcing the Incarnation and Mary’s “fiat” or “yes.”
The Mass was offered by St. Mark’s pastor, Father John Putnam, with parochial vicars Father Noah Carter as deacon and Father Brian Becker as subdeacon. Father Matthew Kauth, rector of St. Joseph College Seminary in Charlotte, and Father Matthew Buettner, spiritual director of the college seminary, were also present for the Mass.
The Mass included Gregorian chant sung by the St. Mark schola, joined by seminarians from St. Joseph College Seminary. Before Mass, Father Carter offered instruction on the Latin Mass, the symbolism, and how parishioners can participate in Mass.
Video from the Mass can be viewed on St. Mark Parish’s Facebook page.
— Mike FitzGerald, correspondent
CLEMMONS — The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Guild of Holy Family Parish irecently had a calendar party that raised $4,150 for Catherine’s House.
Mercy Sister Carmelita Hagan attended the event to tell those attending about Catherine’s House, a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy that aids homeless women and children.
— Ellen Tommasi