11-11-2011

The Feast of Christ the King was celebrated on the last Sunday of October, the 23rd, with many of the SSPX's chapels in the United States offering an outdoor procession of the Blessed Sacrament.

Such processions bear public witness to Our Lord's kingship and thus imitate the royal processions once commonly held by monarchs. These regal processions were held not only for potentates to show themselves to their subjects, but also to allow the people to demonstrate their respect and unity with those holding state offices.

In St. Mary's, KS, the feast day was prolonged with an outdoor festival in honor of Our Lord's Kingship.

Here we present some images and a video of these events that glorify Our Kingly Lord and God.

Assumption Chapel, St. Mary's, Kansas
The parish was graced with the presence of the Silver City, NM Benedictine monks, who fulfilled the roles of the sacred ministers, celebrant, deacon and subdeacon, during the Solemn Mass. The long procession wound its way through the scenic city streets of St. Mary's which was followed by outdoor festivities.

St. Vincent de Paul Church, Kansas City, Missouri
A High Mass was offered by the pastor, Fr. Jean Violette, followed by a Eucharistic procession in the neighborhood.

Our Lady of Victory Church, Las Vegas, Nevada
The Blessed Sacrament was carried in procession by pastor, Fr. Frank Riccomini, and concluded with benediction at an outdoor altar erected in front of the chapel.

St. Michael the Archangel Church, Farmingville, New York
The faithful of the SSPX's Long Island chapel followed their Eucharistic King carried by their pastor, Fr. Kevin Robinson, in royal procession.

Immaculate Conception Church, Post Falls, Idaho
Nearly 900 people joined the lengthy procession with the Blessed Sacrament through the town of Post Falls, led by their pastor, Fr. Paul Vassal.

Outdoor festival at St. Mary's, KS
The festivity in honor of Our Lord's Kingship featured booths representing various countries of the world (resulting in a flourish of colorful costumes), live ethnic music and dances, as well as various tournaments, such as Scottish rock-throwing and men's tug-a-war. For the children there was face-painting, a petting zoo and even a piñata contest.