Focus on the Saints

The special prayer for the end of Mass during our Focus on the Saints.

O Jesus, Joy of all the saints,
You have called each of us to become a saint, that we might spread Your fragrance everywhere we go.
Give us the grace to respond to Your call
and may the saints who have gone before us inspire us to follow in their footsteps of holiness and love.
O Mary, Queen of all the saints, Pray for us!

On November 1st, 2019, Solemnity of All Saints, our three parishes began a Focus on the Saints. Because Saints are typical humans who have made it to Heaven they are an excellent friend and role model in strengthening our faith.  Father David had parishioners draw a name of Saint to learn about and serve as our patron for this year long focus.  There will be assignments for you to learn more about your Saint as well as quotes of encouragement in the Bulletin.  We will also have a monthly movie related to a Saint after the Sunday Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration.

March 1, 2020
Remeber that Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and alms giving.  Please continue to pray the 54 day Novena and remember that there is no meat on any Friday during Lent.

February 23, 2020
Determine what you are going to do for Lent. Write down your thoughts in your journal.

February 16, 2020
The Saints struggled at times with faith. Reflect on the question: How might you be struggling with your faith? Write down your thoughts in your journal.

February 9, 2020
The Saints surrounded themselves with good and holy people. Reflect on the question: What kind of impact do the people around you have on your life? Do your friendships help you grow closer to God? Write down your thoughts in your journal.

February 2, 2020
Continue reading “Rediscovering the Saints”. The Saints were remembered for their virtues, perseverance, and charity. Reflect on the question: How do you want to be known? How do you want to be remembered after you have passed away? Write down your thoughts in your journal.

January 25, 2020
Continue reading “Rediscovering the Saints”. The Saints strove for consistent prayer and devotion in their lives. Reflect on the question: Have you ever experienced the effects of a good daily routine of prayer and devotion? How could your daily routine of prayer and devotion improve? Write down your thoughts in your journal.

January17, 2020
Continue reading “Rediscovering the Saints”. Reflect on the question: “When were you first drawn into a relationship with God? Are you being called into a deeper relationship with him now?” Then write down your thoughts in your journal.

January 12, 2020
Continue reading “Rediscovering the Saints” by Matthew Kelly. Reflect on the question: “What do you believe about your past that is keeping you from your future?” and write down your thoughts in your journal.

January 5, 2020
Continue reading “Rediscovering the Saints” by Matthew Kelly. Reflect on the questions: “Do you believe that God wants you to be a saint? Do you think it is possible for you to be a saint?” and write down your thoughts in your journal.

December 29, 2019
Begin reading “Rediscovering the Saints” by Matthew Kelly. Please pick up your free copy in the narthex of the church

December 22, 2019
Do a random act of kindness this week that your patron saint might be inclined to do and write about it in your journal.

December 15, 2019
How did your patron saint demonstrate charity toward others? See if you can find information on the internet and write about it in your journal.

December 8, 2019
How would you describe your patron saint’s life of penance and sacrifice? See if you can find information on the internet and write about it in your journal.

December 1, 2019
How would you describe your patron saint’s prayer life? See if you can find information on the internet and write about it in your journal

November 24, 2019
Find quotes from your saint that speak to your heart and mind and record them in a journal dedicated to your saint!

November 17, 2019
Look for an image of your saint (picture, holy card, medal) online order it and place it in your home or on your person : )

November 9, 2019
Look up a prayer composed to your saint and begin praying it!

November 2, 2019
SAINT ASSIGNMENT: Look up the date of your saint’s feast day and memorize it.