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MONTH OF JUNE We are in the month of June, which is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Through the month of June, every day after the 8.00AM Holy Mass, we shall recite the Litany to the Sacred Heart followed by Benediction. PLEASE COME AND JOIN US. General devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is very popular around the world. In particular, after Jesus privately revealed to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (patroness of our parish) in 1690 in Paray-le-Monial in France, it became popular to devote the first Friday of each month to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Parishioners are encouraged to go to the Sacrament of Confession, to participate in the Holy Mass, and to receive the Holy Communion on nine consecutive Fridays out of special devotion and to receive special indulgences. It also became common for parishioners to have an image of the Sacred Heart enthroned in their homes and to burn a candle before it on Fridays. Some have images of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary and have special devotions on each month’s First Saturday. Some parish calendars still reflect these customs. We would also like to encourage all parishioners to celebrate this devotion established by Jesus and His Blessed Mother Mary. Christians in ancient times considered Friday an especially serious day to remember the suffering and death of Jesus with fasting, prayer, and private devotions. Those who violated this tradition did so with the possibility of evil consequences. This contributed to the popular notion that Friday, especially Friday the 13th, is an unlucky day. During the month of June, we will recite the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus after daily Holy Masses in the morning. Litanies became a favorite method of praying in the Middle Ages. In modern times, so many litanies were composed some of questionable content that the Church began restricting their public use. The only litanies officially approved today are: Litany of the Saints, Blessed Virgin Mary of Loretto, Holy Name, Sacred Heart, Saint Joseph, Precious Blood, and Divine Mercy. PLEASE PRAY THE LITANY OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS AT HOME IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO COME TO CHURCH. DEVOTION TO THE SACRED HEART Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus relates to the person of Christ and his redeeming love. Historical Evolution: 1. Between A.D. 800 and 1000, Jesus’ heart evolved as a symbol for the venerable devotion to the humanity and wounds of Christ. 2. St. John Eudes (1601—1680) promoted devotion to the Sacred Heart and to the Heart of Mary, prompting Pope Pius XI to call him the Father of the Devotion for the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. 3. St. Margaret Mary’s apparitions of Christ (1673—1675), telling of his concern about the indifference and coldness in the world in response to his love. He asked her to promote: a. devotion to His Sacred Heart, symbolic of His love for all; b. Frequent Holy Communion in a spirit of reparation, especially on the first Fridays of the month; c. Holy Hours and other devotions. 4. Through St. Margaret Mary Alacoque’s Jesuit spiritual director, Claude de la Colombiere, promotion by the Jesuits became part of their institute, notably through the Apostleship of Prayer (Sacred Heart League), who popularized the Morning Offering and widely distributed the Sacred |
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Heart badge. 5. Pope Pius XII encyclical in 1956 on the Sacred Heart, “Haurietis Aquas.” 12 PROMISES OF JESUS The Promises of Our Lord to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in favor of those who are devoted to His Sacred Heart 1. I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life. 2. I will establish peace in their houses. 3. I will comfort them in all their afflictions. 4. I will be their secure refuge during life and, above all, in death. 5. I will bestow a large blessing upon all their undertakings. 6. Sinners shall find in my Heart the source and the infinite ocean of mercy. 7. Tepid souls shall grow fervent. 8. Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection. 9. I will bless every place where a picture of My Sacred Heart shall be set up and honored. 10. I will give to Priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts. 11. Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be blotted out. 12. I promise You in the excessive mercy of My Heart that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who communicate on the First Friday of nine consecutive months the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in my displeasure nor without receiving the Sacraments; My Divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment. FATHERS DAY - Sunday - June 21 & NOVENA OF HOLY MASSES FOR OUR FATHERS The Third Sunday of June is celebrated as “FATHERS’ DAY”. In our parish, a NOVENA (nine) Masses will be celebrated for the intentions of our fathers (living or dead). Our fathers deserve our honor, love and respect. We pray for them, during the Holy Masses on June 21 at 8.30AM & 12.30PM; June 22 at 8.00AM; June 23 at 6.00PM; June 24 at 8.00AM; June 25 at 6.00PM June 27 at 10.00AM & 5.00PM; and June 28 at 10.30AM A special Memorial Book for our fathers, living or deceased will be placed in front of St. Joseph’s altar in the Church . A letter with information about the Novena of Holy Masses was sent to all our Parishioners by mail. Additional forms are also available in our Church. Please fill them out and send them to the Parish Office. PRAY FOR ALL THE SICK: For all who are sick: Members of our families, friends, parishioners, and especially: Fr Vladimir Kozina; Fr. Joseph Fiedorowicz; Fr. Theo Palis; Msgr. Robert Adams; Abbot Eugene Hayes; Sister Antoinette Fong; Titus Ekanem; Donald Braten; Martha Tork; Lianne Claver; Juan & Nancy Duenas; Jose Isidro; Frank & Imogene Martin; Paul Valerovski; Harry & Betty Garland; Anthony Krzyzanski; Richard Mansfield; Giovanni & Elisa Mancarti; Ted Price; John Kachmash; Myrna Lanzar; George Puff; Joseph Milton; Truyen Ha; Robert Dale; Rachel Ott; Maureen Nassiri; Freddie Martinez, Carlos Rodriguez ....................................... and those whose names are written in the Book of the Sick, and all sick people in the entire world. |
