Mary Star of the Sea
Brunch, Baptism, Confirmation, and Communion
In 10 Easy Steps Over 2 Days (About 10 Hours Total)
Easter Vigil Starts on March 31st With Rehearsal
Nina and Anthony, you are always invited to all of our events… but since Anthony and I will be crazy with the Shroud event, and San Pedro is not a short commute for anybody, we are happy to handle the rehearsal!
| Time | People | Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| 3:45 PM | Jill and Rory | Go to pick up Parker at Christ Cathedral. Eat Before You Leave ... See Below! |
| 4:30 PM | Jill, Parker, and Rory | En Route to Mary Star of the Sea. |
| 5:45 PM | Jill, Parker, Rory | Arrive at Mary Star of the Sea for Easter Vigil Rehearsal. Park in the interior parking lot on church grounds. Check in with Jamie Gurola. Christine and Joe will be there with likely 4 extended family members. |
| 6:00 PM | Jill, Parker, Rory | Easter Vigil Rehearsal. Should be two hours. |
| 7:45 PM | Jill, Parker, Rory | Rehearsal complete, come back to Christ Cathedral. Father Charbel may have short interview for Parker, Rory. |
| 8:30 PM | Jill, Parker, Rory | Jeff, Anthony, and Drew done at Christ Cathedral with Shroud Event. Father Charbel will be with us. |
| 9:00 PM | Gibsons (Anthony invited) | Dinner somewhere. |
Easter Vigil Schedule, Saturday, April 4
Arrive For the Brunch, Stay Awhile… For The Vigil
| Time | People | Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | Gibsons, Vultaggios | Leave for the Rich Family Brunch. Christine & Joe Rich live at 18 Eastfield Drive Rolling Hills, CA 90274. |
| 5:10 PM | Everyone | En Route to Mary Star of the Sea. |
| 5:20 PM | Everyone | Arrive at Mary Star of the Sea for Easter Vigil. Park in the interior parking lot on church grounds. Check in with Jamie Gurola. |
| 6:30 PM | Everyone | Easter Vigil. Should be 90 minutes. |
| 8:30 PM | Everyone | Everyone is literally saved! |
Important People at Mary Star
| Father Harrigan | Pastor of Mary Star of the Sea |
| Father Charbel Grbavac | Associate Pastor of Mary Star of the Sea, Our Great Friend |
| Deacon John Salazar | Highly Respected Deacon, Great Man |
| Mrs. Jamie Gurola | Religious Education Coordinator |
| Miss Michelle Downes | Sacraments Coordinator |
1. Order Of The Vigil Service
START OF SERVICE
Exsultet
Calling the Service of Light to start the Vigil which will be conducted largely by candlelight, this hymn dates back to the 400’s, beginning at sunset and acts as the preface to the service declaring that “this is the night that Christ broke the bars to the prison of death.”
LIGHTING OF THE PASCHAL CANDLE
‘Passover’ candle will be lit and will light all other candles in the service.
SEVEN BIBLE READINGS
CALLING FORTH THE ELECTS
Follow the one in front you and your sponsors will go with you.
2. PROCESS IN A LINE AROUND THE SANCTUM OF THE CHURCH
This is easy, just follow the person in front of you!
3. WALK UP THE STEPS THROUGH THE ALTAR RAIL
4. FACE THE CONGREGATION FROM THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER OF THE ALTAR
Again, just follow the one in front of you.
Answer the questions with an enthusiastic ‘I DO’ as they are asked.
5. BAPTISMAL IN THE FONT NEXT TO THE LAY SPEAKER’S LECTERN
6. PROCEED THROUGH THE DOOR IN FRONT OF YOU
Congratulations you are baptized! Once inside the door, you will be given your white baptismal robe and name tag that has your name on the front and patron saint on the back. Proceed to turn the name tag over onto the back. Walk through the curving hallway to the final door which opens at the consecrated lectern and paschal candle.
Sponsors walk along the inside curving church wall of the nave behind the altar until they meet again with the now baptized people by the consecrated lectern (Gold on map).
7. LIGHT YOUR CANDLE, RETURN TO SAME SPOT AS IN STEP 4
Pretty straight forward and as always following the person in front of you… with the help of your sponsor, light your baptismal candle. While standing in this spot, Father Harrigan will confirm us.