Loftus Chrism Mass 2013

The Chrism Mass was held at St Leonard’s Parish Church Loftus on the Tuesday of Holy Week
26th March 2013

Celebrant:  Archbishop David Hope

Preacher:  Archbishop John Sentamu Lord Archbishop of York

The York Diocesan Flag (purchased especially for the Chrism Mass) flies from St Leonard's Church Tower.
The York Diocesan Flag (purchased especially for the Chrism Mass) flies from St Leonard’s Church Tower Loftus.
Bishop David Hope begins the Chrism Mass from the High Altar
Archbishop David Hope begins the Chrism Mass from the High Altar of St Leonard’s Parish Church Loftus.
The Liturgy of the Word - A member of the congregation shares the Word of God.
The Liturgy of the Word – A member of the congregation shares the Word of God.
The Archbishop of York delivers his Sermon.
The Archbishop of York delivers his Sermon.
Bishop David Hope symbolically washes the feet of parishioners.
Archbishop David Hope washes the feet of parishioners.
The oils are presented and blest.
The oils are presented and blest.
All three Holy Oils are now blest.
The three Holy Oils are blest.
The Prayer of Consecration.
The Prayer of Consecration.
The Procession out of St Leonard's Church.
The Procession out of St Leonard’s Parish Church Loftus.
The clergy collect the newly blest Holy Oils for use in their parishes.
The clergy collect the newly blest Holy Oils for use in their own parishes.
The Mayor of the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland, the Mayor of Loftus, The Rector of Loftus, The Lord Archbishop of York and Archbishop David Hope enjoy post-service hospitality.
The Mayor of the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland, the Mayor of Loftus, The Rector of Loftus, The Lord Archbishop of York and Archbishop David Hope enjoy the post-service hospitality in Loftus Town Hall.
The Ladies of the Benefice of Loftus, Carlin How & Skinningrove who provided the post-service hospitality.
The Ladies of the Benefice of Loftus, Carlin How & Skinningrove who provided the excellent post-service hospitality.