Before the Vigil
Before the Vigil in the loft
The Creation story begins...
The sea monster
"God made domesticated animals and wild animals"
God made people as well...
... and it was good!
Jackie Sutton singing "Go Down Moses" and other spirituals
Shirley O'Morrow telling the story of Exodus from the point of view of Myriam, the sister of Moses
Lighting the new fire
Incense in the thurible
Blessing the Paschal Candle
The Easter procession begins...
... and continues...
Fr. Gianluigi and Jan Aldrich singing the Exultet (in Jan's arrangement)
The presentation of Owen, the candidate to baptism. In the center: Alicia (mother) and Tim (father) with Andrew (brother)
Little Owen and his family, with Stephen (brother) in the foreground
People praying for Owen...
... more people praying for Owen
Owen's baptism
Procession back to the altar
Easter Collect
During the Epistle reading...
"In baptism, we have been buried and risen with Christ"
Gospel procession and Gospel reading
Lightening of the church
Lightening of the corona
Lightening and uncovering of icons and statues
Announcement of the Resurrection
Homily
Passing the peace
Offertory procession
Immixtio
Censing the gifts
Censing the gifts
Eucharistic prayer
Holy Communion
Blessing
The Blessed Sacrament is returned to the tabernacle
The sanctuary lamp is lit again
Recession
Dismissal: "Depart in peace, alleluia, alleluia!"
Happy priest, proud mother, and gentle baby Owen