"Dignity" Homosexual Group Plans for Pentecost 2006 in St. Paul, MN

(From the Dignity/Twin Cities Website: www.dignitytwincities.org)

Please join us this year for noon Mass at the St. Paul Cathedral wearing the Rainbow Sash. It is more important than ever that we are present in large numbers this Pentecost given Archbishop Flynn's "wholehearted support" for a consitutional amendment in Minnesota that would outlaw same-sex marriage, and its legal equivalents.

The Rainbow Sash is a symbol of celebration reserved for liturgical events, not a political banner. Nevertheless, all liturgies take place in a political context. In 2006 Archbishop Flynn has helped create a political context where same-sex families, including those with children, are being made permanent second class citizens. He is saying "back of the bus" to all glbt people in Minnesota, not just Catholics. We need to be present in the Cathedral on June 4 to remind him once again, that our glbt sexuality is a gift from God, which we proudly celebrate on Pentecost.

As in years past, we will meet on the Selby Ave. side of the cathedral at 11:30. Organizers will provide the Rainbow Sash to everyone who agrees to wear it throughout the Mass, and not remove it if so requested by the presider during the Mass. If denied communion, as we were last Pentecost, we will peacefully and prayerfully return to our pews and remain standing while the rest of the congregation kneels. After Mass we will meet for a group photo on the steps of the Cathedral, and the organizers will collect the sashes.

Please join us. All who share our belief in a loving God who celebrates with us the diversity of Her creation are welcome.

Questions, please call me, Brian McNeill, 612-721-6341, or cell, 612-251-7873.

Adoro Te Devote suggest brilliantly that

DIGNITY TWIN CITIES
TWICE-MONTHLY LITURGIES
7:30 PM
Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the Month
Prospect Park United Methodist Church
Malcolm & Orlin Aves. SE
Minneapolis

Dignity/Twin Cities (Catholic glbt and friends group) meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month at Prospect Park United Methodist Church (PPUMC), Malcolm & Orlin Ave. SE, Minneapolis. Mass is celebrated on the 2nd Friday of the month, and an alternative liturgy is celebrated on the 4th Friday of the month. Doors open at 7:00pm; social time follows liturgy.

For more information, go to: www.dignitytwincities.org.

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Julie at Adoro Te Devote, my choice for the most humanly authentic blogger out there, brilliantly proposes the following:

Folks, as Jesus was crucified by Roman Soldiers, we will truly witness this again as a re-enactment at Mass tomorrow. While Jesus is made present by the power of the Holy Spirit, these people will be standing, and in effect, taunting our Lord. It hurts us all when they do this.

I ask that wherever you are, you begin a prayer vigil at 11:30 am tomorrow and lasting until at least 1:00 pm. I realize that this is a long period of time and we all have demands on that time. But we can all say extra prayers, we can offer up our sufferings and joys during that time period, and we can offer Masses and adoration hours throughout the weekend. Let our intention be the conversion of EVERY SINGLE person who wears the sash, supports the sash, and lives the active homosexual lifestyle. Let us also offer prayers for those with Same Sex Attraction who are living a celibate life and trying to follow God's will in their lives.

Let's continually ask God to convert the Roman Soldiers. [Read it All]