by Joe Bollig
joe.bollig@theleaven.org
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The archdiocesan three-year program of “Revival: Eucharistic Amazement” continues with two regional events in August led by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann.
The archbishop will lead eucharistic processions and eucharistic adoration in Paola for the Southern Region on Aug. 19, and in Seneca for the Nemaha-Marshall Region on Aug. 21.
“These events are the kickoff in these two pastoral regions for ‘Revival: Eucharistic Amazement,’” said Rick Cheek, consultant for the archdiocesan office of evangelization and Catholic formation for youth.
Officially, the movement was launched nationally on the solemnity of Corpus Christi, June 19.
“This is part of the initiative launched by the U.S. bishops to help people encounter Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, and thus rediscover the eucharistic amazement St. John Paul II talked about in his 2003 encyclical,” said Cheek.
The format for each event will be the same, albeit at different locations. Persons who find it difficult to walk may participate by going to the procession endpoint.
Schedule for Paola on Aug. 19
• 5 p.m.: People unable to process go to Town Square.
• 5:30 p.m.: Eucharistic procession begins at Holy Trinity Church, 501 E. Chippewa St.
• 5:45 p.m.: Archbishop Naumann (or Father Joel Haug) will speak about the Family Eucharist.
• 6:30 p.m.: Gospel reading, eucharistic adoration and Benediction
• 7:15 p.m.: Final prayer
Schedule for Seneca on Aug. 21
• 5 p.m.: People unable to process go to City Park.
• 5:30 p.m.: Eucharistic procession begins at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 411 Pioneer St.
• 5:45 p.m.: Cooper Ray will speak about the Family Eucharist.
• 6:30 p.m.: Gospel reading, eucharistic adoration and Benediction
• 7:15 p.m.: Final prayer
