Text Box: 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 Litany of Divine Mercy. PLEASE PRAY 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 is a wor­shipful relationship to the person of Christ and his redeeming love, under the aspect or symbol of his heart. Historical Evolution: Between A.D. 800 and 1000, Jesus’ heart evolved as a symbol for the venerable devotion to the humanity and wounds of Christ. 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. 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; Holy Hours and other devotions. 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 Heart badge. Pope Pius XII encyclical in 1956 on the Sacred Heart, “Haurietis Aquas.” 1st Communion THANK YOUs So many hands contributed to this beautiful & grace-filled day. Special thanks to Valerie Burkart, who lead that class to their First Holy Communion Day through many steps; bringing children to their BIG DAY; and to her husband, who helped her, especially with decoration of the Chapel of Our Lady in the church. Special thanks also to Joan Konrad & Amelia Matias for flowers arranged with loving hands; Text Box: Patricia Hierro, Beth Hockel, David Sundahl, Mary Sullivan, Lily & Dan Mullen, Melissa Hyatt, Margaret & Diana Isquirdo, Arden Glass, Ester Usison, Alma & Robert Hill, Laurie & John Kennedy & Parents of First Communicants, T.O.R.C.H. Choir, Sara & Bill Cumbelich, Michael Li, Altar Boys. MAY GOD RICHLY REWARD YOU IN A HEAVENLY WAY!!