Back to School Mass

 August 19, 2007

Bishop John Leibrecht, Bishop of the Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese
together with Fr. Len Brown, C.M.F., and Bro. Ferdinand Okorie, C.M.F.,
Sister Rosalie Digenan, D.C., and other Staff members of the O'Reilly Catholic Student Center,
welcomed the new and returning students.

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Before Mass the Registration Committee 
welcomed new and returning students.  		    
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New and returning students fill out the information
form which includes areas of involvement in
the activities at CCM.		     

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Ted and Jolyn welcome new students.
    
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Part of the welcoming group,
Jamie, Therese and Jolyn
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Bishop Leibrecht welcomes
all the student to CCM
and encourages them to become
involved in the ministry.
  

    
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Jamie Adams proclaims the first reading
    
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Brittany Beck proclaims the second reading.

     
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Bishop John Leibrecht is the main celebrant
for this Mass, and is seen here preaching
the homily.

     
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Students bring the Offertory Gifts
to the Altar.
    
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The congregations exchanges 
the Sign of Peace.

     
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Nancy Green leads the Youth Choir.

    
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Bishop Leibrecht and Fr. Len Brown
join in the singing.

  
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Fr. Len introduces the CCM Staff
to the new students.  
Here Sister Rosalie Digenan, D.C.,
greets the congregation.

     
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Bishop Leibrecht 
Prayer after Communion
  
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Students, new and returning, become acquainted after Mass
and share a cup of coffee and snacks with the Bishop.

  
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Jolyn and Theresa welcome
one of the new students, Samantha.
  
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After Mass the students enjoy the reception.
Here Bishop Leibrecht chats with Nick Coombs
and other student.   

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And meet Jim Coombs, Librarian at Missouri State
and Lead Drummer in the CCM Choir.