A Glorious Feast of St. Michael and All Angels

“….Through Him Your majesty is praised by all the holy angels and celebrated with one accord by the heavens and all the powers therein. The cherubim and seraphim sing Your praise, and with them we laud and magnify Your glorious name…” Just got back from the Divine Service for this holy day. We sang “Stars of the Morning,” “Lord God, to Thee We Give All Praise,” “Let All Mortal Flesh,” and “Christ, the Lord of Hosts Unshaken.” Liturgy was Divine Service 3 with Pastor Ball as celebrant. Pastor Mark Preus served as Deacon and chanted (exquisitely!) the Gospel and preached us very sweet and joyous homily (even more exquisitely!!!). Three school children formed our choir and sang the Introit, Gradual and Alleluia Verse. We had full procession with incense, cross, torches, and Gospel Book. Aside from the school children, a number of parishioners attended and some guests from neighboring parishes. Now, don’t forget about tonight’s hymn festival at Good Shepherd at 7 p.m.! It promises to be simply glorious. What a perfect St. Michael and All Angels day from start to finish!