Corpus Christi 2010

compiled by Danielle Hoch

Down in adoration falling, Lo! Sacred Host we hail! The words of Tantum Ergo, an ancient Catholic hymn, could be heard whispering through the trees of Chariton on July 27th. The second annual Corpus Christi procession had begun.

Starting in Sacred Heart, Our Eucharistic Lord made His way on to Main Street. The crucifix, carried by seminarian, James Chester, lead the way while the bagpipes cried out to the Heavens. The censer kept time and the altar servers, baring candles surrounded a small canopy which housed the Eucharist enthroned in a beautiful monstrance. The monstrance was carried by various priests that had come to do homage to the King of kings. Monsignor Frank Chiodo, Fr. Ray Higgins, Fr. Chris Reising, Fr. Glenn Wilwerding and Fr. Christopher Pisut held the monstrance high for all of Chariton to see.

In Our Lord’s journey through the streets of Chariton, He made a few stops. At the houses of John Murphy, Jason and Heather Swarthout, Dennis and Delores Milnes, Mike and Kris Bengtson, and Roger and Kathy Bingham altar had been built. Upon arrival at each of these destinations, the monstrance was placed upon the altar. Then the faithful worshiped with songs, a reading from the Gospel, Divine Praises, and Benediction.

The procession continued down Main Street and up Illion. It took a turn onto Grand many people joining along the way. The last turn on Auburn took the Bread of Life and His followers back to Sacred Heart Church. Each step of the way had made a public profession of the participant's faith in and love of the Eucharist.

The second annual Corpus Christi procession ended much as it had begun. Bagpipes, incense, candles, Knight of Columbus in full attire. Every sense was called upon; all pointing to the Jesus’ Real Presence in the Eucharist. Faith will tell us Christ is present where the feeble sense fail!
written by Danielle Hoch

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Corpus Christi Procession

Feast of Corpus Christi Procession June 14, 2009
By Charlotte Anne Hunkele

The members of Sacred Heart Parish, led by their pastor, Father Christopher Pisut, will participate in a Eucharistic Procession with the Blessed Sacrament on the feast of Corpus Christi, June 14, 2009. It will begin at the Church at 3 PM and visit four altars. These altars will be located at the homes of parishioners, Milnes, Bingham, Bengtson, and Swarthout. Upon returning to the Church and after the closing ceremony, there will be a picnic at Sacred Heart Church.

The procession on the feast of Corpus Christi, The Body and Blood of Christ, is one in which Catholics honor Christ in a very public way on the first Thursday (or Sunday) after the feast of the Holy Trinity. The celebrant, Father Christopher Pisut carries the Eucharist beneath a canopy. Torchbearers walk along each side of the canopy, along with Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.

The people follow in the procession taking part in hymns and acclamations led by the choir. A Benediction will occur at each of the four specially prepared home altars representing the four corners of the earth. The final Benediction will happen upon return to the church. Then the Eucharist is reposed and the final hymn is sung.

All are welcome to attend the procession and, afterwards, the picnic at Sacred Heart Church