Pictures of the Mater Ecclesiae Assumption Mass in Philadelphia

The Mater Ecclesiae chapel in Berlin, New Jersey, celebrated its 24th annual solemn Mass for the feast of the Assumption in the cathedral basilica of Ss Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Our thanks once again to one of our favorite photographers, Mrs Allison Girone, for sharing her pictures of the Mass with us.  

Getting ready.

Tradition will always be for the young!

The Mass is accompanied not just by finely executed chant and polyphony, but also an orchestra, here conducted by Dr Timothy McDonnell.

Before the Mass begins, the major ministers go to the chapel next to the main sanctuary, which is dedicated to the Assumption; the large mosaic image over the altar is incensed, and a young woman placed a bouquet of flowers on it at the Virgin Mary’s feet.