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Jul
22

Prayer to St. Mary Magdalene

  O Glorious St. Magdalene, “model of penitents,” obtain for me the grace of perseverance in the practices of self-denial according to the Spirit of my vows; pray to God for me that I may appear before Jesus Our Lord and Master, at the moment of my death, with my lamp filled with the oil of faith and hope, and burning with the pure flame of charity; and thus merit to be received with thee into His eternal Kingdom. Amen. At the end of this prayer, say your prayer requests aloud for St. Mary Magdalene’s intercession. Read More»

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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
19

Knights of Columbus are offering a free Virtual Retirement Planning Seminar May 24th & June 14th 6:30PM

The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring this important event for the benefit of our members and their families, and also inviting all Catholics. This online presentation should last just under an hour and will be so good that it is being offered on two different evenings to make it easier for you to watch for free. For the council to receive credit, please complete the survey at the end. Of course, by doing so, there is no obligation, but it helps the council earn the Founder’s Award. Also, please share this with other parishioners, family, and friends. Register today to 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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