Bell and Bell Tower at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, Saginaw (Photo Credit: Thor Rasumussen)
Starting at 9 a.m. on Easter Sunday, church bells throughout the Diocese of Saginaw will ring.
This three-minute-long full peal of church bells provides the opportunity to celebrate Easter in a moment of solidarity for faithful throughout the 11 counties of the Diocese of Saginaw.
Families with bells in their homes are also invited to ring them during this time.
Prayer to Accompany the Ringing of the Bells
Greeting (While all make the Sign of the Cross)
Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen.
All: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Leader: May his grace and peace be with you.
All: May he fill our hearts with joy.
Prayer of the Day (All pray together)
The Prayer of Saint Richard
(Written in the 13th Century when serving as the Bishop of Chichester)
Thanks be to You, my Lord Jesus Christ
for all the benefits You have given me,
for all the pains and insults You have borne for me.
O most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother,
may I know You more clearly,
love You more dearly,
follow You more nearly.
Amen!
Blessing (While all make the Sign of the Cross)
Leader: May Easter joy resound in every heart and throughout the Diocese of Saginaw.
All: In Jesus, crucified and risen. Amen. Alleluia!