LITURGY AND PRAYER
CHILDREN'S LITURGY
Almost every Sunday beginning October 1, there will be a separate Liturgy of the Word for children who have not yet received 1st Communion (approximately ages 4-6). Fr. Kevin calls the children to come before the sanctuary before the readings begin and they proceed to a small children's chapel room for their own Liturgy of the Word. They return to their pews after the Prayer of the Faithful.
For the month of October Beth McHugh and Dianne Keller, who both helped last year, will be organizing this ministry, and both are willing to continue to help assist afterwards. Neither of them, however, is able to take ongoing responsibility for this ministry. Thus we are in need of some new volunteers. Teaching materials and guidance will be provided. Those who might be interested are asked to contact either Beth (367 1763), Deacon Greg or Fr. Kevin.
ECUMENICAL MIDDAY PRAYER
Fr. Kevin and Deacon Greg and the English-speaking ecumenical Pastors invite you to half-hour of ecumenical midday prayer in the style of Taize each Tuesday until Christmas at 12:30 at Donaucity Church next to the VIC. (U-1 to VIC/Kaisermuhlen). You are welcom to bring a bag lunch for a quick bite to eat together in the church hall following the meditative prayer.
VIRGIN PEREGRINA de la FAMILIA -- LADY OF GUADALUPE
The Votive Church is the only Church in Austria that has an altar (chapel) devoted to our Lady of Guadalupe. The image at the Votive was ceremoniously consecrated in 1954. It is the most popular and most visited chapel.
The Virgin Peregrina de la Familia, the replica of our Lady of Guadalupe arrived to Vienna from Mexico in November. The image is a gift from friends of the community, Patricia and Paco Caballero of Mexico. The image will visit 20 families of the VESCC Community for 3 days each once in 2 months at which time the family members will be praying the Rosary together.
Fr. Kevin blessed the image of our Lady of Guadalupe at the First Sunday of Advent Mass. If anyone is interested to form another group of 20, please contact Fr. Kevin.
