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Oct
01

The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary.

 According to an account by fifteenth-century Dominican, Alan de la Roch, Mary appeared to St. Dominic in 1206 after he had been praying and doing severe penances because of his lack of success in combating the Albigensian heresy. Mary praised him for his valiant fight against the heretics and then gave him the Rosary as a mighty weapon, explained its uses and efficacy, and told him to preach it to others. “Since the prayers of the Rosary come from such excellent sources — from Our Lord Himself, from inspired Scripture, and from the Church — it is not surprising that Read More»

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Sep
17

BUNDLE WEEKEND

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is hosting a bundle drive on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29. (Saturday hours 9:00 – 4:30 and Sunday hours 7:30 – 12:00). Clothing and small items such as lamps, glassware and cookware are welcome. Please bring your donations to the trailer located in the church parking lot. Your donations will help the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Orland Park. Help us to help our neighbors in need with your donations. Thank you! Read More»

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Sep
13

Catechetical Sunday

Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. This year, the Church celebrates Catechetical Sunday on September 15, 2024, and the Theme is: “Lord, when did we see you hungry.” Those who the Parish community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith. So today, as we celebrate the 89th anniversary Read More»

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Sep
08

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOTHER MARY! September 8th

September 8: Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary—Feast Reflection: On December 8, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. That solemnity highlights the singular grace bestowed upon the Blessed Virgin Mary at the moment she was conceived. The Church dogma states, “…in the first instance of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege granted by Almighty God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the human race, was preserved free from all stain of original sin, is a doctrine revealed by God and therefore to be believed firmly and constantly by all the Read More»

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Sep
01

September devotion – OUR LADY OF SORROWS

The month of September is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, whose memorial the Church celebrates on September 15.  Devotion to the sorrows of the Virgin Mary dates from the twelfth century, when it made its appearance in monastic circles under the influence of St. Anselm and St. Bernard. Read More»

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Jul
30

August is the Month of the Immaculate Heart

The month of August (Overview – Calendar) is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart. Since the 16th century Catholic piety has assigned entire months to special devotions. The month of August is traditionally dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The physical heart of Mary is venerated (and not adored as the Sacred Heart of Jesus is) because it is united to her person and is the seat of her love (especially for her divine Son), virtue, and inner life. Such devotion is an incentive to a similar love and virtue. This devotion has received new emphasis in this century from the visions Read More»

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