First Mass of the SSP Retreat

Monday was the first day of the third annual retreat of the Society of Saint Polycarp. The retreat is taking place this year at Holy Hill, a beautiful and scenic Carmelite monastery, just north of Milwaukee, and home of the renowned Basilica of Holy Hill & National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians. Many thanks to the Discalced Carmelite community of Holy Hill, for welcoming us to their home this week. Tuesday and Wednesday will both begin with the Holy Mass, of course, yet the opening Mass Monday evening was special, for within the context of this eucharistic celebration, Brother Latif was made a Deacon in the Church, with the traditional Rite of the Ordering of a Deacon. He will serve as Deacon in the Parish of Saint Stephen's in Milwaukee, under the pastoral authority of Father Timothy May. Father Larry Beane, Dean of the Society of Saint Polycarp, administered the rite, and also preached the homily; Father May celebrated the Mass; and special guest Fr. Michael Carter served as subdeacon and lector. Below you will find a picture of those who participated.

From the left: Fr. Mike Carter; Fr. Larry Beane, SSP; Fr. Dave Juhl, SSP; Fr. Timothy May, SSP; Dcn. Gaba, SSP; Fr. Ben Pollock, SSP; Fr. Shane Cota, SSP; and Fr. Matthew Uttenreither, SSP. More coverage to follow.