Our new cruets were blessed on August 16th at the 9 am Mass.
Donated by Philip Howell, the handmade crystal set was crafted by St. Jude Shop, Inc. in Poland.
A cruet is a small vessel used in mass to hold the water and wine required for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. During the Holy Sacrifice, the water is added to the wine. The water is Christ’s humanity, and the wine his divinity. Thus, their mingling in the chalice symbolizes Christ’s incarnation. It is also significant because when Christ’s side was pierced during the Passion, a mixture of water and blood poured out.