Praised be Jesus Christ through Mary!

This month of September is dedicated to growing in devotion to the Seven Dolors or Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our Blessed Mother’s Seven Sorrows are: 1. The prophecy of Simeon 2. The flight of the Holy Family into Egypt 3. The loss of the Holy Child Jesus in Jerusalem for three days 4. Mary meeting Jesus during His carry of the Cross to Calvary 5. Mary standing at the foot of the...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

This coming Thursday, August 29, we commemorate the Passion of St. John the Baptist. St. John is called the ‘Precursor of the Lord’ because he preached repentance and conversion to the Jewish people just before Jesus began His public ministry. Here is a brief reflection on this great and heroic saint:

“We are given the story of the ministry of John the Baptist, called the Precursor or...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

This Sunday, August 18, there is a special event in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Church of St. Michael. Beginning at approximately 11:30 am we will have a procession of a statue of the Blessed Virgin, pray the Rosary, and conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Afterward, we will enjoy some great food and fellowship. All are invited, so plan now to attend!

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

This coming Thursday, August 15, we celebrate the Dogma and Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Heaven.

This Solemnity is a Holy Day of Obligation, meaning that all Catholics are obliged to attend Holy Mass either at the vigil (night before) or on the day of the Solemnity. Please see the Holy Mass schedule for the Solemnity in this bulletin.

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

The month of August is dedicated to growing our in devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This particular devotion is desired by our Lord Jesus. As part of the series of apparitions of our Blessed Mother Mary to the shepherd children at Fatima, our Blessed Mother stated that Jesus wanted to establish devotion to her Immaculate Heart.

During the June 13, 1917 apparition, the Virgin M...