Blessing and Dedication of the Bell and Bell Tower

A beautiful morning blessing and dedicating "Hildegard" the bell and the bell tower. Mass was packed, plus we had lots of visitors. Coffee hour consisted of German potato salad, bratwurst and German chocolate from-scratch cake in honor of St. Hildegard. After Mass we had a very raucous but fun acolyte training. St. Stephen's definitely looks for any opportunity to pull ot all the stops and just celebrate!

Before the blessing and Mass

Fr. Jamie blesses the bell and anoints it with chrism

Fr. Jamie blesses the tower with holy water

Dinah Stephens, who donated the bell, rings the bell to worship