The Reverend Joseph Donnelly Council of the Knights of Columbus presented chasubles and stoles to both Father Jarlath Quinn and Father Thomasaiah Mallavarapu before masses at St. Agnes and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Churches Sunday.
Both presentations honored the pastor and pastoral assistant as members of the Knights of Columbus and in appreciation for all they do not only for the parish but for the international Catholic men’s organization.
The presentations were made by Deputy Grand Knight Kevin McKenna, one of his last acts as deputy Grand Knight before assuming the position of Grand Knight in ceremonies this week. Knight McKenna was assisted by past Grand Knight John Flynn.
The first presentation as made to Father Thomas for Father Jarlath at the 7:30 mass at St. Agnes, and the second, for Father Thomas himself, at the 9:30 mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church.
At the 9:30 a.m. mass, the Knights processed with Father and Deacon RJ Johnson to the sanctuary, where Deputy Grand Knight McKenna and Flynn presented the vestments. Father blessed the vestments, then wore them for the mass.
The chasuble is the outermost liturgical vestment worn by the priest for the celebration of the mass. It is worn over the Alb and the stole and is in the liturgical color of the Mass being celebrated. The Knights presented a white chasuble which can always be the color worn for Sunday mass.
The Stole is the narrow material the priest wears around his neck for mass and is always the same color as the chasuble. The stole symbolizes the authority of the priest in the church as well as his duty to spread the word of God.
Father Thomas expressed thanks for both himself and Father Jarlath, who was unable to attend because of mass obligations, and praised the work and dedication the Knights of Columbus do on a regular basis for the church.
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