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Priestly Ordination for Deacon Randy Skeate

Saturday, May 31, 2025 10am

Cathedral of Saint Paul, St. Paul, MN

  • The priesthood is a gift from God:

    Ordination to the priesthood is seen as a call and a gift from God, not something earned or achieved by human effort. (Although we know they work very hard preparing!)

  • Empowerment to act in the name of Christ:

    The ordination ceremony, including the anointing of the priest’s hands with oil, symbolizes the transmission of the Holy Spirit, empowering the priest to act in the name of Christ. 

  • An indelible mark:

    The sacrament of Holy Orders imprints an indelible spiritual character on the priest, meaning this gift of the priesthood cannot be removed or diminished.

  • The priesthood is a gift for the Church:
    The priesthood is not just a personal gift for the priest but also a gift for the entire Church, enabling them to share in the Eucharist, the Word of God, and other sacraments.

CELEBRATION INFORMATION

  • Ordination: St. Paul Cathedral, Saturday, May 31 @ 10am
  • Sunday, June 1, Randy will be be celebrating Mass at his First Mass of Thanksgiving at our 11am and then a community wide celebration/reception with food and fellowship in the Social Hall.
  • A gift table with card basket will be available at the reception.

 

Randy's Ordination Celebration

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