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May
29

Feast of Corpus Christi

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, historically known by its Latin name, Corpus Christi, celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist—Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. It is traditionally celebrated on the Thursday following the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity. The feast dates to the Middle Ages and originated with a visionary nun and a Eucharistic miracle. THE STORY In 1263 a German priest, Fr. Peter of Prague, made a pilgrimage to Rome. He stopped in Bolsena, Italy, to celebrate Mass at the Church of St. Christina. At the time he was having Read More»

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May
24

Mass for Memorial Day

This Monday, May 27th, is Memorial Day. To honor those who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom, there will be a 10:30AM Mass (weather permitting) to celebrate this special day at Sacred Heart Cemetery (104th & Kean Avenue). If rain, Mass will be at church. There is also a 9AM Mass in church on this day. PLEASE NOTE: The Ministry Office will be closed on Monday, May 27th. Read More»

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Apr
24

Memorial Day

Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season. Early Observances of Memorial Day The Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country’s first national cemeteries. By the late 1860s, Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to these countless fallen Read More»

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Apr
02

Devotions for the Month of April – The Resurrection and The Blessed Sacrament

The Month of April is dedicated both to devotion to the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ and to the Holy Eucharist – the proof of the promise of the love of God and of ETERNAL LIFE. “My brethren, when was it that the Lord made Himself recognized? — When He broke the bread. — So, we ourselves are convinced, too, that when we break the bread, we recognize the Lord. — If He had not wanted to be recognized until that moment, it was for our sakes, we, who were not to see Him in the flesh but who Read More»

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