We have recorded Fr. Mike giving the blessing over couples united in Christian marriage so that those of you not yet coming to Mass can participate. Hold hands – be blessed and give one another a kiss! In December, we recorded the Bambinelli blessing at the 11:00 Mass. This blessings was recorded at the 5:30 Mass so check out the greetings from a different group of fellow parishioners.
UPDATED: YouTube of Fr. Mike celebrating Epiphany at St. Augustine
On the first Sunday of each month (usually) Fr. Mike celebrates the regional 5:15 Mass at St. Augustine. We ran across a taping of the that Mass at Epiphany.
UPDATED: I.C. decorated for Christmas and Epiphany
We apologize for forgetting to take some pictures and video of the church decorated for Christmas and Epiphany. Enjoy!
The Magi on the way 
The manger scene 
The Magi came to worship the child. 
More festive rectory pictures
Fr. Mike & his first-ever ugly Christmas sweater! 
Little Stuart brightening up a wreath 
Big Stuart giving a big welcome hug
Christmas at the rectory
It’s not the same as Christmas at The Biltmore or Stan Hywet, but we thought you might like to see some of the decorations at the rectory. Wish you could come in to see them, but since that’s not possible, we hope you enjoy these.
Fr. Mike & living room tree 
Friends on the living room TV 
Dining room 
Hallway 
Tree in Fr. Mike’s office 
Mel & tree
Christmas Tree Blessing from The Book of Blessings
Here is a simple blessing that you or you and your family can do at home to bless your Christmas tree.
Make the sign of the cross. Leader: Blessed be the name of the Lord. All: Now and for ever. Leader: Let us listen to the words of Sacred Scripture: Someone read from Titus 3:4-7 or Is. 9:1-6 Leader: (With hands joined) Lord our God, we praise you for the light of creation: the sun, the moon, and the stars of the night. We praise you for the light of Israel: the Law, the prophets, and the wisdom of the Scriptures. We praise you for Jesus Christ, your Son: he is Emmanuel, God-with-us, the Prince of Peace, who fills us with the wonder of your love. Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we illuminate this tree. May the light and cheer it gives be a sign of the joy that fills our hearts. May all who delight in this tree come to the knowledge and joy of salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. All: Amen LIGHT THE TREE Leader: May the God of glory fill our hearts with peace and joy. All: Amen