Annual Diocesan Day of Prayer in Atonement and for the Healing of all those Harmed by Sexual Abuse

Monday, April 27, 2020 Mass 12:15pm

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr DD, JCL

Office of Child and Youth Protection

Carrie Cooper, Kathleen Chastain, Sherry Huffman,

Joseph Crayon and Sarah Parr

Presider: Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr, DD, JCL

Homilist: Fr. Ken Riley

Reader: Lorie Sage

Cantor: Danny Baker

Organist: Dr. Mario Pearson

Emcee: Bill Blankenship

Videographer: Fr. Paul Turner

Entrance Hymn: #791 God bless your church with strength! (Diademata)

Penitential Rite: Deacon chants Kyrie O

LITURGY OF THE WORD

FIRST READING Philippians 4:4-9

RESPONSORIAL Psalm 72: 2,3-4ab,7-8,11-12,13-14

“Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace forever.”

Gospel Acclamation: Alonso- Lambilotte Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

GOSPEL: John 14:23-29

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Preparation of Gifts: choir selection

Communion: #931 One bread, one body

Closing Hymn: #813 Oh God of love, O King of Peace

The First Annual Diocesan Day of Prayer in Atonement and for the Healing of all those Harmed by Sexual Abuse Mass was held on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The Service of Lament as it was called is our Diocesan Church's sorrow, repentance and apology for sins committed.

The Office of Child and Youth Protection vision statement is the protection of children from sexual abuse.

The Catholic church is committed to ensuring the safety of children and young people and providing pastoral outreach to victims and survivors of sexual abuse by clergy.

Office of Child and Youth Protection

Carrie Cooper, Director: (816) 714-2380

Sherry Huffman, Safe Environment Program Coordinator: (816) 714-2394

Kathleen Chastain, Victim Services Coordinator: (816) 392-0011

Sarah Parr, Administrative Assistant: (816) 714-2384

Independent Ombudsman

Joe Crayon, Independent Ombudsman: (816) 812-2500

Promise to Protect. Pledge to Heal