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Physical Church Address
32467 Church St., Rockwood, MI 48173 Mailing Address 32477 Church St., Rockwood, MI 48173 Ph 734 379 9248 Fx 734 379 6548 stmaryrockwood@sbcglobal.net |
World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
July 25, 2021
Plenary Indulgence Available
On the occasion of the First World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Francis grants a Plenary Indulgences to grandparents, the elderly and all the faithful who participate “motivated by a true spirit of penance and charity.”
The Apostolic Penitentiary explains that “in order to increase the devotion of the faithful and for the salvation of souls,” grandparents, the elderly and the faithful will be able to obtain a Plenary Indulgence on the First World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly to be celebrated on 25 July 2021.
The Plenary Indulgence will be granted under the usual conditions: sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer, according to the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff during the solemn celebration he will preside over in St. Peter’s Basilica or at the various functions that will be held throughout the world.
“This Court of Mercy also grants the Plenary Indulgence on this same day to the faithful who devote adequate time to actually or virtually visiting their elderly brothers and sisters in need or in difficulty (such as the sick, the abandoned, the disabled and other similar cases),” the note reads.
Signed by the Major Penitentiary, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, and by the Regent, Kryztof Nykiel, the note says the Plenary Indulgence may also be granted to those who are unable to leave their homes for serious reasons and “unite themselves spiritually to the sacred functions of the World Day, offering to the Merciful God their prayers, pains or sufferings of their lives, especially during the transmission, through the means of television and radio, but also through the new means of social communication.”
The choice of the fourth Sunday of July is transparently to connect it, as closely as possible, to the July 26 feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus. This link to Jesus’ family tree and to salvation history suggests that everyone’s genealogy and personal prehistory is part of the providential plan of God.
He hopes that, on this day, grandchildren will visit their grandparents, perhaps even sharing with them a copy of his letter, and that parish families will have special Masses thanking God for the gift of grandparents, praying for them, and entrusting to him those who have died, particularly during the pandemic.
To incentivize the day, he has permitted the granting of a plenary indulgence, under the usual conditions, for all those who participate in liturgical celebrations observing it, those who unite themselves spiritually to those celebrations if they are unable to leave their homes, and those who visit, in person or virtually, their grandparents or elderly brothers and sisters in need.
Pope Francis, in his message, was summoning grandparents to recognize and be renewed in their sacred calling to be guardians of the connection between their family’s history and salvation history and to pass on to younger generations a clear awareness of their place in the bigger picture.
The vocation of grandparents, he added, is linked to their vocation as apostles. Just like the Lord “never, ever goes into retirement,” he stated, “there is no retirement age from the work of proclaiming the Gospel and handing down traditions to your grandchildren.”
“The future of the world,” he said, “depends on this covenant between young and old.” Normally elders long for that sacred bond, while the young can be focused so much on looking ahead that they can take for granted, often until it’s too late, the treasure being offered. The official flower for Grandparents’ Day in the United States is, appropriately, the forget-me-not. The Holy Father is hoping by this new World Day of Grandparents to have grandparents and grandchildren renew that covenant and mutually strengthen each other through that bond.
Excerpted from the National Catholic Register and vaticannews.va
The Apostolic Penitentiary explains that “in order to increase the devotion of the faithful and for the salvation of souls,” grandparents, the elderly and the faithful will be able to obtain a Plenary Indulgence on the First World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly to be celebrated on 25 July 2021.
The Plenary Indulgence will be granted under the usual conditions: sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer, according to the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff during the solemn celebration he will preside over in St. Peter’s Basilica or at the various functions that will be held throughout the world.
“This Court of Mercy also grants the Plenary Indulgence on this same day to the faithful who devote adequate time to actually or virtually visiting their elderly brothers and sisters in need or in difficulty (such as the sick, the abandoned, the disabled and other similar cases),” the note reads.
Signed by the Major Penitentiary, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, and by the Regent, Kryztof Nykiel, the note says the Plenary Indulgence may also be granted to those who are unable to leave their homes for serious reasons and “unite themselves spiritually to the sacred functions of the World Day, offering to the Merciful God their prayers, pains or sufferings of their lives, especially during the transmission, through the means of television and radio, but also through the new means of social communication.”
The choice of the fourth Sunday of July is transparently to connect it, as closely as possible, to the July 26 feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus. This link to Jesus’ family tree and to salvation history suggests that everyone’s genealogy and personal prehistory is part of the providential plan of God.
He hopes that, on this day, grandchildren will visit their grandparents, perhaps even sharing with them a copy of his letter, and that parish families will have special Masses thanking God for the gift of grandparents, praying for them, and entrusting to him those who have died, particularly during the pandemic.
To incentivize the day, he has permitted the granting of a plenary indulgence, under the usual conditions, for all those who participate in liturgical celebrations observing it, those who unite themselves spiritually to those celebrations if they are unable to leave their homes, and those who visit, in person or virtually, their grandparents or elderly brothers and sisters in need.
Pope Francis, in his message, was summoning grandparents to recognize and be renewed in their sacred calling to be guardians of the connection between their family’s history and salvation history and to pass on to younger generations a clear awareness of their place in the bigger picture.
The vocation of grandparents, he added, is linked to their vocation as apostles. Just like the Lord “never, ever goes into retirement,” he stated, “there is no retirement age from the work of proclaiming the Gospel and handing down traditions to your grandchildren.”
“The future of the world,” he said, “depends on this covenant between young and old.” Normally elders long for that sacred bond, while the young can be focused so much on looking ahead that they can take for granted, often until it’s too late, the treasure being offered. The official flower for Grandparents’ Day in the United States is, appropriately, the forget-me-not. The Holy Father is hoping by this new World Day of Grandparents to have grandparents and grandchildren renew that covenant and mutually strengthen each other through that bond.
Excerpted from the National Catholic Register and vaticannews.va
Sts. Joachim and Anne
Feast Day July 26
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Prayer to Sts. Anne and Joachim
Feast Day July 26 Good parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, grandparents of our Savior, Jesus Christ, When life seems barren, help us to trust in God’s mercy. When we are confused, help us to find the way to God. When we are lost in the desert, lead us to those whom God has called us to love. When our marriage seems lifeless, show us the eternal youth of the Lord. When we are selfish, teach us to cling only to that which lasts. When we are afraid, help us to trust in God. When we are ashamed, remind us that we are God’s children. When we sin, lead us to do God’s will. You who know God’s will for husband and wife, help us to live chastely. You who know God’s will for the family, keep all families close to you. You who suffered without children, intercede for all infertile couples. You who trusted in God’s will, help us to respect God’s gift of fertility. You who gave birth to the Blessed Mother, inspire couples to be co-creators with God. You who taught the Mother of God, teach us to nurture children in holy instruction. You whose hearts trusted in God, hear our prayers for . . . (state your request). God of our fathers, you gave Saints Anne and Joachim the privilege of being the parents of Mary and the grandparents of your incarnate Son. May their prayers help us to attain the salvation you have promised to your people. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Amen Mass Schedule
Daily Mass 8:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Additional Mass at 7:00 p.m. on First Friday Weekend Schedule 4:30 p.m. Saturday 8:15, 10:00 and 11:45 a.m. Sunday Confession 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. First Friday Adoration Thursday 9:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. First Friday to First Saturday 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-4 Wednesday and Friday 9-12 Additional hours by appointment Mass times and locations when away from Home Are you traveling on a weekend or Holy Day? Find a Mass where you will be at www.CatholicMassTime.org |
Pope Benedict XVI’s
Prayer for Grandparents Lord Jesus, you were born of the Virgin Mary, the daughter of Saints Joachim and Anne. Look with love on grandparents the world over. Protect them! They are a source of enrichment for families, for the Church and for all of society. Support them! As they grow older, may they continue to be for their families strong pillars of Gospel faith, guardians of noble domestic ideals, living treasuries of sound religious traditions. Make them teachers of wisdom and courage, that they may pass on to future generations the fruits of their mature human and spiritual experience. Lord Jesus, help families and society to value the presence and role of grandparents. May they never be ignored or excluded, but always encounter respect and love. Help them to live serenely and to feel welcomed in all the years of life which you give them. Mary, Mother of all the living, keep grandparents constantly in your care, accompany them on their earthly pilgrimage, and by your prayers, grant that all families may one day be reunited in our heavenly homeland, where you await all humanity for the great embrace of life without end. Amen! Dear Saints Joachim and Anne, I present to you all my grandchildren. I ask your intercession on their behalf. Please watch over them, and when they are in need, plead their case before your grandson, Jesus, asking that he bless them and keep them in his tender care. Please ask Him to bless them with a strong faith, devotion to His Holy Ways and that we may join you with Him in eternal life. Thank you Saints Joachim and Anne Amen Weekly Bulletins
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Vacation Bible School
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13th of the Month Rosary Hour
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Your home is the domestic church and as parents, you are your child’s first educators of the faith. You take them to Mass, you pray together as a family, and you share your love of Jesus with them. Formal religious education is also a part of your child’s faith formation, especially when preparing for the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation.
Our trained catechists have years of experience in the classroom and are parents also, so they understand the demands families have on them. They share their love of Christ with the children while teaching them the truth and beauty which is our Catholic faith.
Registration is now open for the 2021-2022 school year. Just download the registration and medical forms from our Religious Education page and bring or mail them to the parish office. We will also need a copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate the first year they join our program.. If you have any questions, please contact our DRE, Leslie Swayze at ljswayze@yahoo.com
Our trained catechists have years of experience in the classroom and are parents also, so they understand the demands families have on them. They share their love of Christ with the children while teaching them the truth and beauty which is our Catholic faith.
Registration is now open for the 2021-2022 school year. Just download the registration and medical forms from our Religious Education page and bring or mail them to the parish office. We will also need a copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate the first year they join our program.. If you have any questions, please contact our DRE, Leslie Swayze at ljswayze@yahoo.com
Growing Older
Lord, You know better than I, myself,
that I am growing older and will someday be old.
Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking
I must say something on every subject and on every occasion.
Release me from craving to
straighten out everybody’s affairs.
Make me thoughtful but not moody;
helpful but not bossy.
With my vast store of wisdom,
it seems a pity not to use it all;
but You know, Lord,
that I want a few friends at the end.
Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details;
give me wings to get to the point.
Seal my lips on my aches and pains;
they are increasing, and love of rehearsing them
is becoming sweeter as the years go by.
I dare not ask for improved memory,
but for a growing humility and a lessening cock-sureness
when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others.
Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken.
Keep me reasonably sweet, for a sour old person
is one of the crowning works of the devil.
Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places
and talents in unexpected people
and give, O Lord, the grace to tell them so. Amen.
Lord, You know better than I, myself,
that I am growing older and will someday be old.
Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking
I must say something on every subject and on every occasion.
Release me from craving to
straighten out everybody’s affairs.
Make me thoughtful but not moody;
helpful but not bossy.
With my vast store of wisdom,
it seems a pity not to use it all;
but You know, Lord,
that I want a few friends at the end.
Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details;
give me wings to get to the point.
Seal my lips on my aches and pains;
they are increasing, and love of rehearsing them
is becoming sweeter as the years go by.
I dare not ask for improved memory,
but for a growing humility and a lessening cock-sureness
when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others.
Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken.
Keep me reasonably sweet, for a sour old person
is one of the crowning works of the devil.
Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places
and talents in unexpected people
and give, O Lord, the grace to tell them so. Amen.
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The next Meijer Simply Give campaign has begun! We are grateful to their support and thank the Flat Rock location for assisting those in need in our community. This campaign will run through October 2nd.
Double match days are Saturday, August 14th and 28th when your donation goes twice as far. Purchase the card (available in store near the checkouts or in the church main entrance) and give to the cashier when you checkout. Each card will add $10 to your total bill and be transferred in to gift cards to fill our pantry. |
Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life
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We are brought to them as infants to be baptized in the Catholic faith.
We come as children to receive the forgiveness of confession. We come to receive the body, blood, soul and divinity of our beloved Lord in the Eucharist. As young adults we come to re-affirm our beliefs and becomes soldiers in Christ through confirmation. When we find the one God intends us to share our lives with they are with us in sharing the sacrament of marriage. When illness finds us we again seek them out for anointing and healing prayers. When our life on earth is over we are brought to them a final time for our funeral and burial. Though the journey is different for each person, their response is the same... come and let me help you find God at this moment in your life. We need them throughout our lives, let us pray for men to take on this challenging vocation so our faith can continue to live on and others may join our journey To learn more about vocations in the Archdiocese of Detroit follow this link https://detroitpriestlyvocations.com/ |
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In the second temptation on the mount, the devil asked our Blessed Lord to abandon Himself wholly to God; saying cast Thyself down, for the angels will bear The up. But the Saviour answered though shalt not tempt the Lord, Thy God. Reminding Satan that God never saves us against our will, but only when we cooperate with His Grace.
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St Vincent de Paul-Help us Help Other!
This has been an unusual year for St. Vincent’s, as it has been for everyone. We were able to help our friends in the Monroe vicariate not by home visits but by phone visits.
We are expecting a large number of calls when the outside funding runs out. This is where you come in. We are looking for a few people who would like to become a Vincentian and go on home visits with our experienced St. Vincent volunteers. It is on-the-job learning about the various ways we can help. It’s not hard (I can do it!), but it sure is rewarding.
We also provide training for those interested in leading home visits and assisting the client in completing forms.
We would love to meet you for coffee and explain the works of a Vincentian. You can do hands on help, review client information to determine the best course of action for them, or be an Associate Member and pray for us. You can be as involved as you are able…no dues, no mandatory meetings, just a desire to help a child of God.
It seems like an apparent thing to say, you will always have the poor, but who are they and why are they poor? As a volunteer for St. Vincent DePaul I have come to better understand “poor”. For many of us we are only one paycheck away from being “poor”. Sometimes circumstances make us or keep us poor. That is when St. Vincent’s can help. So many wonderful things happen to OUR hearts when we help the poor.
The next meeting will be on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the school, or call us at 734-277-5620 for more information. God Bless!
We are expecting a large number of calls when the outside funding runs out. This is where you come in. We are looking for a few people who would like to become a Vincentian and go on home visits with our experienced St. Vincent volunteers. It is on-the-job learning about the various ways we can help. It’s not hard (I can do it!), but it sure is rewarding.
We also provide training for those interested in leading home visits and assisting the client in completing forms.
We would love to meet you for coffee and explain the works of a Vincentian. You can do hands on help, review client information to determine the best course of action for them, or be an Associate Member and pray for us. You can be as involved as you are able…no dues, no mandatory meetings, just a desire to help a child of God.
It seems like an apparent thing to say, you will always have the poor, but who are they and why are they poor? As a volunteer for St. Vincent DePaul I have come to better understand “poor”. For many of us we are only one paycheck away from being “poor”. Sometimes circumstances make us or keep us poor. That is when St. Vincent’s can help. So many wonderful things happen to OUR hearts when we help the poor.
The next meeting will be on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the school, or call us at 734-277-5620 for more information. God Bless!
Are you interested in joining the Parish
Why should you join the parish? If you want to get married, have a child baptized, be a godparent or confirmation sponsor you need to show you are attending Mass. The only way we can determine if you are here is if you drop an envelope in the basket. It's fine if the envelope is empty, it tells us you are here and that is what's important. Our faith calls us to attend Sunday and Holy Day Mass and to regularly receive the sacraments of Eucharist and reconciliation. You can complete the form below and return to the parish office via the collection basket, mail or email. Use the envelopes in the pews, or one from home, with your name and address until your individual envelopes come to let us know you are here on Sunday. Please understand it's about your attendance at Mass, not what may or may not be in the envelope!
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CSA 2021 has begun!
Already we have received $35,040 in pledges/payments. We are so grateful for your prompt support. This years goal is $80,077. A slight decrease from 2020's original goal of 81,213. Due to Covid and the ensuing capacity limits/restrictions on Mass that goal was reduced to $69,031. We exceeded that by over $50,000! Those funds are in a savings account for future needs of the parish-such as parking lot and rectory repairs. You can make your payment through myeoffering, which is our parish online giving platform, the weekend collection, mailing a check to the parish office or the Archdiocese of Detroit website (http://stmaryola.aodcsa.org). The AoD site and myeoffering do allow the use of a credit card to make your payment. |
Prayer of Preparation before Mass
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If you are not currently able to join us at Mass send your Holy Angels!
O holy Angel, at my side, Go to the church for me, Kneel in my place, at holy Mass, Where I desire to be. At Offertory, in my stead, Take all I am and own, And place it as a sacrifice Upon the Altar Throne. At holy Consecration’s bell, Adore with Seraph’s love, My Jesus, hidden in the Host, Come down from heaven above. And when the priest communion takes, Oh, bring my Lord to me, That His sweet Heart may rest on mine, And I His temple be. |
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Giving Basket Food Pantry
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The Clothing Closet is Open First and
Third Saturday 10:00 a.m. until noon
We are in need of your help to serve those in need. We are looking for volunteers to help during our open hours to receive and sort donations and to assist our clients in locating what they are in need of. Call the parish office 734 379 9248 if you are able to volunteer.
If you are not able to attend Mass consider watching Mass on TV or the computer. When it is time for communion join spiritual through an act of spiritual communion such as the one below.
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
Come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there
And unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
Come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there
And unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
Mass is available on tv and the internet when you are unable to attend in person.
Some options are:
https://www.aod.org/livemasses
http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings
https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/
Some options are:
https://www.aod.org/livemasses
http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings
https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/
Offering and other Donations
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If you are in a position to continue your support of St. Mary you may mail donations (32477 Church St., Rockwood, MI 48173), send an Echeck from your financial institution or use our online Eoffering program. See link to myEoffering where you can designate the fund to receive your support and how often you choose to donate.
All donations are gratefully appreciated. We are accepting food donations to the Giving Basket Food Pantry and Mary's meals. We are no longer able to buy in bulk to assist our families and seniors in need so your donation of food is appreciated now more than ever. Donations may be left in the entrances to the church or at the parish office. |
Rosary
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Eucharistic Adoration
The church is open daily and Our Lord is fully present in the tabernacle.
Eucharistic Adoration continues on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration continues on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Reporting Sexual Abuse
To inform the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding the sexual abuse of minors by priests, deacons, and other church personnel and/or to speak to the Victim Assistance Coordinator, contact 866-343-8055. A caller will be requested to provide his or her name and telephone number. All calls regarding complaints of sexual abuse will be returned in a timely manner. This toll–free telephone number has been established as part of an effort by the Detroit archdiocese to protect children, young people, and other vulnerable people in our schools, parishes, and ministries. This line is for reporting suspected sexual misconduct or child abuse within archdiocesan institutions and ministries only. Persons with complaints not involving clergy or church personnel should refer to the archdiocesan web site at www.aod.org for contact information for civil authorities.
The Gloria in Latin-including the words!
As we are learning the Latin Gloria you may find this youtube video helpful-it is sung a capella and the words are on the screen to follow along. Be patient with yourself as we learn this beautiful version of this prayer. It will all come together soon and enhance our worship of Our Lord!
If you're not on flocknote you should be! flocknote is a messaging service just for churches. You can sign up to get text alerts or email - like when we send reminders about events or changes to times/locations of events. To sign up for flocknote just text Rockwood to 84576 and to join. (Standard message rates will apply.)
Attention Graduating Altar Server High School Seniors
If you are a member of St. Mary’s Our Lady Of The Annunciation or St. Roch’s parishes, graduating from High School, going to college, and have been an active Altar Server throughout High School, your local Knights of Columbus Council just created a $1000 college scholarship competition. The complete application and instructions are available below . This is an opportunity encouraging all High School students to remain active by serving our parish communities. If you are motivated to help sponsor High School students and wish to donate directly to the Knights of Columbus college scholarship fund or if you have any questions, please call Steven Kardel at 734-306-4676. Our mission is to assist as many college bound Catholics as possible, so the more money we raise for this worthy cause, the more students we can help. Good luck to all of our graduating seniors and God Bless.
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Consecration of Families to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary
The First Friday/First Saturday Communion of Reparation with its basic elements of Rosary, Eucharist, Confession and Holy Hours of Adoration is a simple yet powerful means of bringing back sanctity in the home, in the Church, and in society. More than a devotion IT IS A WAY OF LIFE that is truly Eucharistic –centered and Marian in spirituality- two pillars of hope which we can anchor ourselves onto in these troubled times. Prayer and Reparation are the spiritual weapons which the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary give us today to win in this spiritual battle.
If you have not had your family consecrated to the Two Hearts please consider this important act. The consecration will include going through the house with excised water and salt as we pray the rosary and a few additional prayers. It generally takes about an hour for a lifetime of benefits. This is more than a house blessing, rather it is a consecration of families, which includes extended family no longer living in the home, to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary. For more information or to schedule you family consecration please call Betty at 734 671 1987.
Flame of Love
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Please join us Mondays in church for prayer starting at approximately 9:30 a.m. for prayers of devotion to the Flame of Love.
Our Lady Promises: "By my Flame of Love, a new era of grace, never before known on the earth, will begin." "With this Flame you will light all the hearts in the world. This flame will become a fire, and with its shining light this fire will blind Satan." |
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