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Prince of Peace Eucharistic Procession 6-6-21
Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish and other neighboring parishes gathered on June 6, 2021 for a Eucharistic Procession.
The Procession consisted of the parish’s two pastors, Father Don Bedore and Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang, taking turns carrying a monstrace holding a consecrated host from Prince of Peace Catholic Church, also known as St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
Over 100 faithful persons accompanied the priests in the almost two-mile walk between the two churches. Along the way, the procession made stops at an assisted living home, two private residences, and the parking lot of the Great Bend Public Library before stopping at the final destination.
Below are some of the pictures I took of the procession:
Servers and clergy approach the altar to begin the Eucharistic Procession. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Don Bedore opens the tabernacle to remove a host for the procession. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Don Bedore carries the monstrance outside of the sanctuary of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Don Bedore leads the Eucharistic Procession past the sign for Prince of Peace Catholic Parish. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Don Bedore leads the procession to River Bend Assisted Living Home. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Faithful members walk in the procession to the first stop, River Bend Assisted Living Home. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Servers stand on either side of the table that the monstrance rests on. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
A resident of River Bend Assisted Living Home prays while the Eucharistic Procession stops. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang waves the thurible with burning incense infant of the monstrance. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang lifts the monstrance as the Eucharistic Procession prepares to move to the next stop. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
The Eucharistic Procession walks along Broadway in Great Bend. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
A cloth is laid for the monstrance to sit on at the next stop for the Eucharistic Procession. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Don Bedore reads to the assembled participants in the Eucharistic Procession. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Parishioners hold umbrellas for Father Don Bedore and Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang during a stop in the Eucharistic Procession. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Don Bedore lifts the monstrance to lead the Eucharistic Procession to the next of five stops. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
A parishioner reads from a guide to the Eucharistic Procession. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang waves a thurible with burning incense in front of the monstrance. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang carries the monstrance as a parishioner carries an umbrella for him. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
The Eucharistic Procession takes a detour around a yard with running sprinklers. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
An officer with the Great Bend Police Department walks with the Eucharistic Procession to help with traffic control. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
A family watches from their porch as the Eucharistic Procession walks in front of their home. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang carries the monstrance as Father Don Bedore walks beside him and the Eucharistic Procession stretches for most of a block. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Parishioners sing a hymn as the Eucharistic Procession walks along Broadway. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Don Bedore waves the thurible with burning incense as the Eucharistic Procession stops in the parking lot of the Great Bend Public Library. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Don Bedore lifts the monstrance to lead the Eucharistic Procession to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
A parishioner holds an umbrella for Father Don Bedore as he carries the monstrance on the last leg of the Eucharistic Procession. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
The Eucharistic Procession crosses Main Street in Great Bend. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
The Eucharistic Procession crosses Baker Street to go to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang holds the door open for parishioners. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Don Bedore lifts the monstrance one last time as part of the final prayers of the Eucharistic Procession. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Don Bedore closes the tabernacle after placing the host inside of it to end the Eucharistic Procession. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Parishioners sing a hymn while inside St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Don Bedore greets a parishioner after the Eucharistic Procession. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com) 
Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang talks to a parishioner after the conclusion of the Eucharistic Procession. Members of the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish took part in a Eucharistic Procession from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas on June 6, 2021. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
