Ordination to the Diaconate
The service yesterday was remarkable. It was very moving to see so many people from so many different venues there. I believe the substantial majority of my students at the Upper School were there, and lots of folks from both St. Vincent's and St. Laurence's Churches. Deacon Hough and I are most grateful for all your prayers. (Photo above: Canon Hough, Deacon Hough, Bishop Iker, me, and Dean Reed)
Andy Bartus, author of All Too Common and our youth minister at St. Vincent's, has posted a video of the service on YouTube. It may be found here.
Putting on a clerical collar for the first time ... nervously.
Signing the Declaration.
Prostration during the Litany for Ordinations.
Kneeling before the bishop before the laying on of hands.
Bishop Iker laying hands upon the candidate Foster.
The bishop censing the gifts.
The canon of the Mass.
My father, Randy Foster, and me after the service.
Finally, my dear friend MB and me.
Photos by R.D. Foster and Julian.
posted by Texanglican (R.W. Foster+) | 3:59 PM
15 Comments:
Congratulations Randal. You and Chuck were in my prayers. I spent the morning in the chapel at Nashotah House praying for you.
Fr. Tom Hightower
Nice photos (any more??)
Congratulations and God's continual blessings.
Ad multos annos!
And so say all of us.
Well done. It was terrific to be with you for the event.
You need to update your profile. You are no longer "a lay chaplain."
Congrats Sir! Well done. 1 July is my date!
Axios! Congratulations and God's blessing in your new ministry!
Pax,
-j
Congratulations! You look good in a dalmatic.
Dear Randal,
I cannot believe it--but am none the less deeply honored--to be the first to exclaim: GLORY! in response to this monumentous occasion. I might even add: GLORY to God in the highest heavens!
Your Friend and Fellow DDH alumni
Congrats!
I approve of Bishop Iker's tat, btw.
Congratulations! What a joyous occasion. May god richly bless your new minsitry.
Allow me to second Brian's "Glory."
You were mentioned at Monday night's chapel service at DDH (for what it's worth).
Ian
Warmest congratulations, Randall!
You're in my prayers.
Congratulations and God bless you in your ministry.
Hi Father Randall!!!!!
Just had to say Wow! I enjoyed the service so much. The fanciest one I have ever seen. So happy for you! Tell Randy hi for me. I sure miss you both at St Laurence. It was also great to finally meet your Mother. Take care and be sure to remember us!! Rita & Jay
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