Brentwood Diocese Mass of Chrism

31 March 2021

The Mass of Chrism is an annual Diocesan Mass when the three oils are blessed, the Oil for the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens and the Oil of Chrism.chrism

These oils are then distributed after Mass to representatives of the individual parishes for use locally throughout the coming yearchrism

Attendees were much reduced in numbers because of the Covid-19 crisischrism

Bishop Alan presided at this socially distanced Masschrism

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Renewal of Priestly Promises

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The Oils are presented for Blessing by the Bishop

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Consecration of the Chrism with mixing of the Fragrances

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Wonderful music directed by Andrew Wright with Stephen King at the organ

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Photos – GWH