The Corpus Christi holiday will be marked by various activities at the Sanctuary of Health and Peace, Church of Blessed Father Eustace, beginning with a celebration at 7:00 AM.

At the same time, the making of carpets will begin in the area of the church square through which the Blessed Sacrament will be carried in procession. The entire community is invited to help with this work. The sawdust, received for the making of the carpets, has already been dyed by the parishioners and is ready to be used.

At 4 PM there will be the Mass for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, with a procession of the Blessed Sacrament. The entire celebration will be broadcast on the Padre Eustáquio Channel.

The procession will depart from Castigliano Street, continuing to Itororó Street. Upon turning right, the faithful will proceed to approximately number 700, where the... first blessing. The procession continues, turning right onto Progresso Street until it turns right again onto Riachuelo Street. second blessing The procession will begin near number 1220 and will continue until turning right onto Curral del Rei street and then onto Itororó street again. third blessing It will take place near number 452, in front of the House of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts. Following that, the procession will turn right onto Cesário Alvim Street until it reaches the church where it will be solemnly concluded.

Solemnity of Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi is the feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. A Catholic solemnity that celebrates the mystery of the Eucharist. This feast was instituted by Pope Urban IV on September 8, 1264.