It's been a great joy to be a part of this gathering of 1,300+ youth throughout the Archdiocese for the past 4 years as the liturgy coordinator. This year was different because Joe from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Bothell was the liturgy coordinator and I assisted him throughout the weekend to provide support and assistance where needed. In fact, some of the youth in our parish's Confirmation program also came out for the weekend to join in the fun. Although I never saw them, I hope and pray it was a time of renewal and excitement for them in their journey of faith, just as much as it was for me when I was in high school and participated in CYC.
We also had a group of our seminarians from Bishop White Seminary and Mount Angel Seminary, wearing their new polo shirts, who came out for the weekend to be present, promote vocations to the priesthood, and be a powerful witness to the youth. When Fr. Bryan introduced them and had them stand up before the Final Blessing at Mass, they received a roar of applause and feet-stomping!
Seminarian Ben was also a great help with the Mass preparations. He did a lot from cueing the gift bearers, putting out the hosts, to altar cloth fitting:
The house band, "The Thirsting" played for the entire weekend, including serving as the "choir" for Mass.
Before Adoration last night, I met Brother Matthias and we spoke briefly before our rehearsal for the Mass. Little did I know that he was going to be on the keyboard for the night.
And before the Final Blessing at Mass, Fr. Bryan informs everyone that he wants to take a picture of the group.
Overall a great weekend! How could it not be when you're acknowledged and thanked in front of the 1,500+ people as a "liturgy friend."
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