Imitate the virtues of the Blessed Virgin, particularly her profound humility, her lively faith, her blind obedience, her continual prayer.  --St. Louis de Montfort

 

Proper Posture of the Congregation at Mass in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
Promulgated by Bishop Bernard W. Schmitt, Solemnity of All Saints, November 1, 2003

 

STAND:  From the start of Mass until the first Reading. SIT:  During the Readings and Psalm STAND:  From the Gospel Acclamation to the end of the Gospel SIT:  During the Homily STAND:  From the Profession of Faith until the end of the General Intercessions SIT:  From the Preparation of the gifts until the priest has finished washing his hands, or the deacon has incensed the congregation STAND:  From the priest's invitation, Pray, brothers and sisters. . . KNEEL:  From the end of the Holy, Holy, Holy until after the Amen of the Eucharistic prayer STAND:  From the start of the Our Father until the reception of Communion STAND, SIT or KNEEL:  After receiving Communion STAND:  From the start of the prayer after Communion until the end of Mass

Prayer is the most powerful weapon a Christian has.  Prayer makes us effective.  Prayer makes us happy.  Prayer gives us all the strength we need to fulfill God's commands.  Yes, indeed, your whole life can and should be prayer.  --St. Josemaria Escriva

St. Joseph Catholic Church
1304 Sixth Avenue
Huntington, West Virginia  25701
304-525-5202
Rev. Msgr. Lawrence Luciana, Pastor
Rev. Fr. Julian Marneni, Associate Pastor