On Sunday, 25th November 2015, the first Sunday of Advent, seminarian Michael Grima, from the parish of St Laurence, and seminarian Carl Scerri, from the Cathedral parish, were conferred with the Ministry of Acolyte by Bishop Mario Grech. The Seminary community was joined by the relatives of the seminarians for Mass at the Basilica of St George in Victoria.
In his homily, the bishop shared his reflections on the Gospel of the day. He said that Christ wanted to disrupt continuity and bring about “new skies and new land”. The bishop explained that our religion helps every Christian build a true relationship with God. This relationship should be one that is neither a burden nor an obstacle. Nor should it be enslaving. Our religion defends the weak. The bishop urged the two seminarians and the priests present for the celebration, to renew the Church of Gozo and make it a Church that goes out to meet man and accompany him in life. They should never lose heart but should help families and couples who are going through hard times to feel that the kind hand of the Lord is again reaching out to them
The homily was followed by the institution of the ministry of Acolyte. Michael and Carl were presented with bread and wine in a paten and a chalice. From now on they can distribute communion to the faithful and to the sick and expose the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration.
