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Jul
12

JULY – THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS

The month of July (Overview – Calendar) is dedicated to the Precious Blood. The feast of the Precious Blood of our Lord was instituted in 1849 by Pius IX, but the devotion is as old as Christianity. The early Fathers say that the Church was born from the pierced side of Christ, and that the sacraments were brought forth through His Blood. “The Precious Blood which we worship is the Blood which the Savior shed for us on Calvary and reassumed at His glorious Resurrection; it is the Blood which courses through the veins of His risen, glorified, living body at the Read More»

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May
13

Bishops Call for Prayer & Fasting on Feast of Our Lady of Fatima on May 13, 2022

The bishops asked Catholics to fast and pray the Rosary for these intentions:  1) “For our nation, for the integrity of our judicial system, and that all branches of government be dedicated to seeking the common good and protecting the dignity and rights of the human person, from conception to natural death.” 2) “For the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in the Supreme Court’s final decision in Dobbs v. Jackson.” 3) “For the conversion of the hearts and minds of those who advocate for abortion.” 4) “For a new commitment to building an America where children are welcomed, cherished, and cared for; where mothers and fathers are encouraged and strengthened; and where Read More»

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May
13

The Rosary Changes History

In 1571, the Pope asked all Christians to pray the rosary for the success of the Battle of Lepanto as Moorish forces sought to conquer Rome. The people answered the call and the battle proved a miraculous and decisive Victory for Christendom. Over 105 years ago this month, the Blessed Mother appeared to three shepherd children in Portugal as Our Lady of the Rosary. What followed was a series of visits from Mary, where she urged the children to pray the rosary for the conversion of sinners, she mentioned that many souls are in Hell because of sins against chastity Read More»

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May
12

The 5 Prayers of Fatima

1) The Fatima Prayer (Decade Prayer) O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen. Mary told the children that people should add this prayer to the end of each decade of the Rosary.   2) The Pardon Prayer My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee. I beg pardon for all those that do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love Thee. Amen. This prayer was given to the children by the Read More»

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May
06

Assisi: Of Prayerful Holy Teens and Heroic Catholics

Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino shares the faithful legacy of young Blessed Carlo Acutis, who is buried in the hometown of St. Francis, and those who saved Jews in the Umbrian city during World War II. Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino of Assisi-Nocera Umbra-Gualdo Tadino, Italy, spoke with the Register when he was in the United States last month to present Blessed Carlo Acutis’ relic to the U.S. bishops and to attend a Pave the Way Foundation event in New Rochelle, New York.   ‘The Center of Carlo’s Life Was Jesus’ The story of the millennial blessed is ever popular, the archbishop has found. “The story of Carlo has shown Read More»

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May
06

Happy Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. It complements similar celebrations, largely pushed by commercial interests, honoring family members, such as Father’s Day, Siblings Day, and Grandparents’ Day. Read More»

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May
06

Due to unforeseen circumstances,

…Religious Education’s Mother’s Day/Father’s Day fundraiser will not be offered this year.   A donation for the following names were submitted and will be remembered at the Masses on Sunday:   Ann Beil,  Mae Bezouska,  Georgette Jacquat,  Betty Kipta,  Ruth Klan,  Mary Ksionda,  Marilyn Morgan,  Sylvia Perisin,  Joan Petzke,  Nancy Schultz,  Emma Sipla,  Molly Vanco,  Bertie Walters Read More»

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