With great emotion and affection, we accompanied Alessandro on an important step in his journey towards the priesthood: that of acolyte. He received this ministry from our bishop last November 8th in the church of Bornasco, his home parish. With the ministry of acolyte, Alessandro makes himself available for Eucharistic service. He will be able to distribute communion during Eucharistic celebrations and bring it to the elderly and sick in their homes. After receiving the lectorate last January, Alessandro is gradually approaching the sacrament of Holy Orders, deepening his understanding of the two main components of the Mass: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Many people wanted to be present on this festive day: especially parishioners, relatives, and friends, including some young university students who have become regulars at our seminary, as well as some fellow students from Bergamo, as well as several priests and friends of MoChi. The recollection was undoubtedly furthered by the engaging musical entertainment provided by the parish choir.
The evening continued with a moment of conviviality at the Gualdrasco oratory, where a group of tireless volunteers prepared a delicious risotto and much more for everyone. Alessandro's family also created a fun quiz for those in attendance, to test our knowledge of him. The following day, the celebration continued at the seminary, after the 7:00 PM Mass in the Cathedral, with a group of university students who organised a dinner for both the new acolyte and Don Giovanni, who had returned from a period of convalescence.
Thus, many people, in different ways, expressed their closeness to Alessandro, making visible a prayerful accompaniment that undoubtedly involves our entire church in Pavia.
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