The word “chaplet” may bring to mind rosary-like beads or rhythmic prayers, but many are unfamiliar with the range and richness of these devotional tools. A chaplet is a form of prayer, usually structured and often prayed with a string of beads. While the Rosary is the most well-known, it is actually one of many chaplets in the Catholic tradition. READ MORE

The term novena is related to the number nine and can be connected to many devotional practices throughout Christian history and the world. If the word is familiar it probably brings to mind a set of daily prayers for nine days. The structure of Novenas can be quite formal and liturgical but could easily be done simply for a personal reason. ++ El término novena está relacionado con el número nueve y puede vincularse a muchas prácticas devocionales a lo largo de la historia cristiana y del mundo. Si la palabra te resulta familiar, probablemente te recuerde a un conjunto de oraciones diarias durante nueve días. La estructura de las novenas puede ser bastante formal y litúrgica, pero también podría realizarse fácilmente por un motivo personal.

One of the various forms of prayers are Litanies which in a general sense includes a repeated phrase between various other words. We have two litanies that occur at almost all Masses. The Kyrie (Lord, have mercy) and the Agnus Dei(Lamb of God). In one of the forms of penitential act, petitions are added between each iteration of the Lord have mercy & Christ have mercy. The Agnus Dei typically has three repetitions with the repeated part starting- Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world and the second part changing- have mercy on us/grant us peace. Prior to the 2010 revision of the Roman Missal it was not odd to have a variety of invocations at the start of the Lamb of God. For example, Bread of life you take away, cup of mercy, you take away, etc… ++ Una de las diversas formas de oración son las Letanías, que, en sentido general, incluyen una frase repetida entre varias palabras. Existen dos letanías que se repiten en casi todas las misas: el Kyrie (Señor, ten piedad) y el Agnus Dei (Cordero de Dios). En una de las formas de acto penitencial, se añaden peticiones entre cada iteración de "Señor, ten piedad" y "Cristo, ten piedad". El Agnus Dei suele tener tres repeticiones; la parte repetida comienza con "Cordero de Dios, que quitas los pecados del mundo" y la segunda parte cambia: "Ten piedad de nosotros/concédenos la paz". Antes de la revisión de 2010 del Misal Romano, no era extraño tener diversas invocaciones al comienzo del Cordero de Dios. Por ejemplo, "Pan de vida que quitas", "Cáliz de misericordia que quitas", etc.

On Saturday, June 7 (5-7PM), celebrate the Feast of Pentecost by enjoying a night with Mass, food, drinks, and entertainment from around the world while supporting our Youth & Young Adult Ministries! Reserve a table to decorate and represent your family heritage with posters, artifacts, flags, or anything else you want to display. Please bring 100 food samples! You may also share a slideshow, popular game or craft, wear traditional clothing, bring music, demonstrate a dance, or teach simple words or phrases. Each table will have a 4 foot space. Please bring whatever power cords or materials needed. Set up and rehearsal times will be available beginning Saturday morning at 9am. El sábado 7 de junio (de 5 a 7 p. m.), celebre la Fiesta de Pentecostés disfrutando de una noche con misa, comida, bebidas y entretenimiento de todo el mundo mientras apoya nuestros Ministerios de Jóvenes y Adultos Jóvenes. Reserve una mesa para decorar y representar su herencia familiar con carteles, artefactos, banderas o cualquier otra cosa que desee exhibir. ¡Por favor traiga 100 muestras de comida! También puede compartir una presentación de diapositivas, un juego popular o una artesanía, usar ropa tradicional, llevar música, demostrar un baile o enseñar palabras o frases sencillas. Cada mesa tendrá un espacio de 4 pies. Traiga los cables de alimentación o los materiales necesarios. Los horarios de montaje y ensayo estarán disponibles a partir del sábado por la mañana a las 9 am.

"Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti.

The church provides many books to help support the faithful in their liturgical worship and in practice of their faith. Some of these I have referred to many times, including the Roman Missal (the large book the priest uses throughout Mass), the lectionary(the readings for Mass), and the Book of Gospels(a decorated book including the Gospels used for processions and proclamation). The Book of Blessings is a very helpful book which can be used to supplement Mass as well as be used outside of Mass.