It’s my joy to announce to you that on June 2nd, 10:00 AM, at St Barbaras in Powell, a Mass of Thanksgiving and First Blessings will be celebrated by newly ordained Fr. Marty Adams, FSSP.
When a priest celebrates his First Mass after ordination, it is an opportunity for the faithful in attendance to gain a plenary indulgence if all the usual conditions are met. Holy Mother Church updated this tradition by granting a plenary indulgence to all first Masses the priest celebrates. The additional first Masses are sometimes called Masses of Thanksgiving.
Although not a plenary indulgence, an additional grace may be gained from receiving the First Blessing of a newly ordained priest. First Blessings are customarily given when first Masses are celebrated, and may continue to be given up to a full year after ordination.
Please make time to take advantage of this truly unique opportunity and welcome Fr. Adams as he starts this journey into his vocation. And, spread the good news!
God Bless,
Dave