Fr. Thomas Arrives from India
OLQU Fr. Thomas Kannampilly Anthony will be in our Parish for a few weeks while he acclimates to our country, after which Bishop Raica will assign him to a parish.
Plenary Indulgence for Nativity Devotion
This Christmas season, the Church celebrated the 800th anniversary of the Nativity Scene. In honor of this occasion, the Vatican has granted a special plenary indulgence for our Diocese. Bishop Raica has sent us the list of steps required to receive the indulgence, and Fr. Charley has agreed to leave up the Nativity Scene in front of the altar in the church through February 2, when the indulgence ends.
House Blessings
Fr. Charley has been blessing our parishioner’s homes this summer. The blessings are a wonderful way to dedicate your home and family to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. If you would like to have your home blessed, please contact the parish office.
Fr. Charley blesses homes
Dedication to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Have Mercy on us…
As we know my dear brothers and sisters, this month (June) is specially dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus—Friday 16th is the Feast Day. On that day at 12 noon we will dedicate our homes to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. We will pray the dedication prayers to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus at home as well as in our Parish Church right before the Holy Mass on Friday. We shall offer all our houses and families and our Parish to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus that day. Please remember that His Heart is the most powerful Heart to accept us always under any conditions and circumstances of our life. Because He is full of mercy, love and compassion, He will never abandon us.
Dedication to the Most Secret Heart of Jesus
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, now we gather before You to dedicate each one of us to You. We believe and proclaim that You are the King and Master of our homes and our Parish. We dedicate all those who are living in this Parish/home. Whenever they go out and come in, You keep them safe in Your hands. Protect them from all the dangers of the world. Protect them from sudden death and from all the natural and unnatural calamities. Keep our hearts always clean and pure. Lead us not into temptation. If anybody has been in the state of sin, give him the chance to repent and come back to you as soon as possible. Please show mercy and love towards us always and at every time. May all those who have passed away from this family enjoy Your everlasting life in Heaven. Give us also the chance to be with You in Heaven after our life here on earth. All these prayers and dedications are lifted up to You, through the Most Holy Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: Have mercy on us (3 times)
Immaculate Heart of Mary: Pray for us
Saint Joseph: Pray for us
Mary, Queen of the Universe: Pray for us
Mary, Help of Christians: Pray for us.
Jesus, Meek and Humble of Heart, Make our hearts like Yours.
May the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus protect us and keep us safe always within His heart.
With gratitude, love and prayers,
Fr. Charley
First Communion
May God bless our precious children who received their First Holy Communion on Easter Sunday! May they always recognize the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and deeply love this most holy sacrament. Please continue to pray for them:
Aaron Alvarez-Velazquez, Theodore Grilly, Alexandra Hawkes, Mia Homan, Cruz Laney, Victoria Salazar, and Olivia Virone.
A special thank you to the parents and Ms. Christine Dennis, their catechist, for preparing them for this special occasion!
Susan Turner
New Members via RCIA at the Easter Vigil
WELCOME to OUR FAITH FAMILY!
It is with great joy that we welcome Ashley Haynes, Diane Self, and Paul Jilani into the Church at this most holy time of year through the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation. Please pray for them as they continue their journey of faith!
Susan Turner
Confirmation
Congratulations to our young people and those from St. Mary of the Visitation who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Raica at the 10 o’clock Mass on Saturday, April 1. Please pray for them and all youth as they continue their journey of faith. They are: Jayci Cloys, John Dempsey, Gregory Ebelhar, Matthew Hammer, Emily Huddleston, Jayleena Laney, Anthony Torres, Marli Waldon, Gabriel Carrillo, Thomas Custodio, Aubrey Dithmer, Burke Jones, Thomas Kruza, George Mullins, Mark Olin, and Victoria Quintero. God bless them! Thank You!
Susan Turner
Calendar for Lent
Two-page calendar for Lent—updated 2/24.