The MPBOJ Adult Convert class will begin on Sunday, Sept. 27th, 2026, in preparation for reception of the Sacraments of Initiation in 2027. If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, or if you simply wish to enrich your Catholic faith, please contact the parish office by email (
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Below is a link to a report of the parish statistics and finances for the period July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
Dear Faithful,
Today (Saturday, August 22, 2026) is the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary!
It is also the anniversary of the parish consecration to the Heart of our Blessed Mother, which took place back in 2019.Here is the text of the prayer, which I invite you to pray today: Parish Consecration Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Most Holy Virgin Mary, tender Mother of men, to fulfill the desires of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the request of the Vicar of thy Son on earth, we consecrate Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish to thy Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart, O Queen of the most Holy Rosary, and we recommend to Thee, all the people of our country and all the world. Please accept our consecration, dearest Mother, and use us as thou wilt to accomplish thy designs in the world.
O Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and Queen of the World, rule over us, together with the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, Our King. Save us from the spreading flood of modern paganism; kindle in our hearts and homes the love of purity, the practice of a virtuous life, an ardent zeal for souls, and a desire to pray the Rosary more faithfully.
We come with confidence to thee, O Throne of Grace and Mother of Fair Love. Inflame us with the same Divine Fire which has inflamed thine own Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart. Make our hearts, our homes, our parish thy shrine, and through us, make the Heart of Jesus, together with thy heart, triumph in every heart, home and parish. Amen.
Today we establish the Prayer League of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Near Our Lady's altar you will find a wooden box where prayer intentions and registration cards can be placed. Here is more information on the Prayer League.
What is the Prayer League of the Immaculate Heart of Mary?
The Prayer League of the Immaculate Heart is a group of faithful Catholics who pledge to give special honor and reparation to the Immaculate Heart and to pray and offer sacrifices/penances for the conversion of poor sinners in response to Our Lady’s request at Fatima in 1917.
The Prayer League is inspired by the Archconfraternity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Refuge of Sinners which was founded in 1836 by Father Desgenettes, pastor of Our Lady of Victories Parish in France. The Archconfraternity was given permanent approval by Pope Gregory XVI in 1838. It quickly spread throughout the world and included over a million members. It still exists to this day at the Parish of Our Lady of Victories in Paris.
What are required of those who would like to join?
Be a practicing Catholic
Be willing to do the daily prayers, 1st Saturday Devotions, and offer sacrifices.
Fill out the registration form (this information is not published)
What are the daily prayers?
The daily prayers are one Hail Mary, one Memorare, one Sub Tuum, plus the following pious invocations:
Holy Mary, Refuge of Sinners, pray for us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for those who do not have recourse to Thee, especially poor sinners.
What are the First Saturday Devotions?
The First Saturday Devotions consist of doing four things on the first Saturday of the month with the intention of doing reparation to the Immaculate Heart:
Sacramental Confession (this can be done in the week before or after)
Sacramental Communion (if one is not able to receive Holy Communion on the first Saturday itself, one can fulfill this part by receiving in the following Sunday)
Recitation of the Rosary (five decades suffice)
Meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary for at least 15 minutes (this may be on one mystery or several or all of them.)
How does one offer sacrifices?
One can offer sacrifices by bearing patiently with some annoyance or suffering, by fulfilling one’s duties especially if there is a repugnance to doing them, or by voluntary mortifications such as fasting, giving up something, or doing something that one does not like to do. To offer the sacrifice, one must have the intention of so doing. It is helpful to say a prayer like the one Our Lady taught the three children at Fatima: “O My Jesus, I offer this for love of Thee, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.”
Would I commit a sin if I joined the Prayer League but didn’t do the requirements?
No, the requirements are not binding under pain of sin.
Are the names of poor sinners that are placed in the Prayer League box made known to anyone?
No, the names of poor sinners are kept private and are not published. They are kept near Our Lady’s altar.
Online catechism registration for the 2026-27 school year has ended.
We will need help moving furniture on Saturday, August 22nd and cleaning on Saturday, August 29th so we can be ready for the school year. Please mark your calendars and check your email for a Flocknote signup!
Gerald C. Paris died on Monday, June 22, 2026, at age 89.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 1-4 p.m. at the Wolfe Memorial, LLC Forest Hills Chapel, 3600 Greenburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221.
A Requiem Mass will be offered for Mr. Paris on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish.
Requiem aeternam dona ei Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei.
Requiescat in pace. Amen.