Corpus Christi: Mass of same, Procession with the Most H. Sacrament.
THE COLLECT:
O God, Holy and Ineffable, who art verily mystically present in all things, and who art yet transcending all embodiment, we thank Thee for this wonderful sacrament of the altar, which Thou givest us as a token of thine indwelling divinity. We thank Thee for this the most wonderful gift which Thou hast given unto us and we ask Thee to grant us so to venerate the mystery of this sacred body and blood that we may ever perceive within ourselves thine indwelling presence, and share Thy life with others. Amen.
The Chapel of Ss. Serge and Bacchus is held on the first Sunday of Every Month at 500 PM at Ecclesia Gnostica, 3363 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90039. The Gnostic High Mass is celebrated at all Chapel of Ss. Serge and Bacchus Services as it is celebrated at the Ecclesia Gnostica, with the exception that certain changes or additions have been made to reflect the special needs of our community and to ask for the intercession of GLBT saints such as Serge & Bacchus, Perp...etua and & Felicitas, and others, as well as to address the special issues, concerns, and needs of our community in our intentions and prayers.
What we refer to as a Mass, or a Gnostic mass Is the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. In this sacrament the bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of Christ. This sacrament unites us in a very special way with Christ the Savior and through Him with the Fullness (PLEROMA). The ultimate objective of this process is the achievement of salvific knowledge (the knowledge of Salvation), as it is offered to us by the Love of God and the intercession of Divine Grace.
With the sacraments as an important aid, and the Christ within as our guide, we can be fundamentally transformed and may ultimately obtain freedom from embodied existence and return to the ultimate unity. This is possible for each and every one of us, regardless of our sexual orientation or identity. Our Clergy are ordained into recognized Apostolic and Catholic Lineages and duly qualified to celebrate Mass. The Gay, Lesbian and Bi-sexual members of our Clergy and congregation are particularly involved in and devoted to keeping the Chapel of Ss. Serge & Bacchus an integral part of our Gnostic Community.
Communion of the Sacred Wine and/or Bread is offered to all who wish to receive it, we do not require prior confession or even that a person is a member of our church. We do, however, offer a general confession and absolution in the context of our service. It is by prayer and sincere contrition that we are purified and prepared to receive these sacraments. A brief Homily follows the mass, and we offer fellowship and refreshments for all who would like to stay for a few minutes after the service.
Blessings!
Reverends: John Goelz, Donna Owen, Gerry Szeman & Amber Tidwell
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