Lenten devotions & spirituality class
Stations of the Cross
followed by
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
7:00 pm
on Fridays of Lent, starting February 15
After these devotions a spirituality class for adults and young people will be offered. Each of these classes will focus on the spiritual theology of one of the patron saints of the Institute of Christ the King: St. Benedict, St. Francis de Sales, and St. Thomas Aquinas. Lent is a time of deepened prayer and meditation which should be nourished by a more profound understanding of the truths and the traditions of our Catholic Faith.
Per crucem ad lucem
Lenten Retreat Weekend
March 14-16
With Monsignor R. Michael Schmitz
Vicar General in the Institute of Christ the King
&
Superior of the American province
Friday, March 14
5:45pm Confessions
6:30 pm High Mass
followed by Stations of the Cross
Mass of Our Lady of the Seven Dolors
8:00pm Spiritual Conference:
The Holy Mass: Sacrifice of Redemption
Refreshments to follow
Saturday, March 15
8:30am Confessions, 9:00am Low Mass
9:45am Breakfast
10:30am Spiritual Conference:
The Holy Mass: Source of Divine Presence
11:30am Holy hour of Adoration
with Rosary & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Confessions will be heard during Holy Hour
Light luncheon to follow
Sunday, March 16
7:30am Low Mass
10:00am Solemn High Mass with
blessing, distribution of palms, & procession
Please note that due to the liturgical ceremonies
prescribed for Palm Sunday,
which include the procession with palms and the
chanting of the Passion,
Holy Mass will be offered at these special times.
All are welcome!
Miraculous Medal Novena
The Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena
follows the Saturday 9:00 am Mass each week
O Mary conceived without sin,
pray for us who have recourse to thee.
The devotion commonly known as that of the Miraculous Medal was made known by the Blessed Virgin Mary to Saint Catherine Laboure, to whom she appeared three separate times in the year 1830. At the second apparition, Saint Catherine records that the Blessed Virgin appeared standing on a globe, with rays of beautiful light flowing from rings on her fingers. Our Lady explained that these rays were symbols of grace which she sheds upon those of us who ask for them.
However, some of the precious gems on the rings were dark. The rays of heavenly grace are always made readily available, explained our Blessed Mother, but that they did not shine forth because no one had asked for them. Then an oval frame was formed around the Blessed Virgin, on which were written in gold: “O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”
Then Our Lady said to Saint Catherine: “Have a Medal made according to this model. Those who wear it after being blessed shall receive great graces, especially if they wear it around their neck. Graces will be abundant for those who have confidence.”
Having obtained the approval of the Archbishop of Paris in 1832, the first medals were made and with their distribution, the devotion spread rapidly. Almost immediately, the blessings that Our Lady has promised began to shower down upon those who wore her medal. The Medal was first known as the Medal of the Immaculate Conception, but so many conversions and bodily cures occurred for those who wore it with faith and confidence, that it became popularly known as the Miraculous Medal.
Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration
Holy Hour of Adoration on Thursdays at 7:00 pm.
(followed by confessions)
Venite Adoremus!
Weekly Tuesday evening Mass & devotions
Starting Tuesday, September 11, there will be a weekly Tuesday evening Mass which will be followed by devotions in honor of
Saint Anthony of Padua, the beloved patron saint of our chapel.
Good Saint Anthony, in God's providence you have secured for His people many marvelous favors. You have been especially celebrated, good Saint Anthony, for your goodness to the poor and the hungry, for finding employment for those seeking it, for your special care of those who travel, and for keeping safe from harm all who must be away from home. You are widely known also, good Saint Anthony, for securing peace in the family, for your delicate mercy in finding lost things, for safe delivery of messages, and for your concern for women in childbirth. In honoring you, Saint Anthony, for the many graces our Lord grants through your favor, we trustfully and confidently ask your aid in our present need.
V. Pray for us, good Saint Anthony,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
O God, may it be a source of joy to Thy Church that we honor the memory of Thy Confessor and Doctor, Saint Anthony. May his spiritual help always make us strong in the Faith, and by his assistance may we enjoy an eternal reward.
This we ask through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen.
House Blessings
There is currently a sign up sheet in the vestibule of the church for those who wish to have their homes blessed. Please be sure to include your address and telephone number so that you can be contacted in order to make arrangements.
We humbly beseech Thee, God the Father almighty, to bless and sanctify this home, those who live in it and everything in it. Be so kind as to fill it with all good things. Grant them, Lord, abundance of blessings from heaven and a plenitude of the necessities of life, and in Thy mercy fulfill all their prayers and desires. On our entry therefore into this house do Thou deign to bless and sanctify it, as Thou didst bless the home of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. May Thy angels of light dwell within the walls of this house to guard it and all who live in it. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
(From the Roman Ritual)