In a centuries old custom, the Roman Catholic Ritual intended to enliven and enrich faith and devotion to what is known as the real presence of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, a public Corpus Christi Procession at Sacred Heart Church in Massena, NY was held on June 18th. Parishioners from all four worship sites in Massena along with neighboring areas came together while the Blessed Sacrament was exposed for song, scripture and quiet reflection. The procession outdoors traced the periphery of the Sacred Heart grounds ending back in the church where Benediction was given Blessed Sacrament was again reposed in the tabernacle. The procession was led by altar servers then the Color Corps from Assembly 710 Knights of Columbus in full regalia, followed by parishioners and then Fr. Andrew Amyot, Msgr. John Murphy, Deacon John Levison, and Fr. Tojo Chacko. Fr. Mark Reilly carried the Blessed Sacrament in a beautiful ornate receptacle known as a Monstrance while under the cover of a protective canopy carried by 4th degree Knights of Columbus. Anyone interested in learning more about the Roman Catholic Rites or receiving the sacraments should contact The Greater Massena Catholic Parishes Office at 315-769-5052 or by filling out the Contact Us form on this website.