November is dedicated to the Souls in Purgatory

November 1- 8 Indulgenced acts to be performed for obtaining a plenary indulgence: visit a cemetery with a mental prayer for the poor souls. November 2 Visit a church or chapel with one Our Father and one Apostle’s Creed being recited. This prayer is especially recommended “Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and letContinue reading “November is dedicated to the Souls in Purgatory”

Maria Rosa Mystica – Mary, Mystical Rose

From Father Nicholas’ Desk (please read)Since I was ordained on the first Saturday of the month of May, I have the great privilege of referring to myself as a Fatima priest! Mother Mary requested for special devotions to Her Immaculate Heart on the first Saturday of every month. Mother requested we receive communion in reparationContinue reading “Maria Rosa Mystica – Mary, Mystical Rose”

November 4- 5: Annual Holy Family Fall Bazaar

The bazaar is a fundraiser benefiting Holy Family, All Saints School, and Altar and Rosary Society. With their part of the proceeds, Altar and Rosary purchases items used for and around our Masses- altar bread, wine, linens, altar and votive candles. I would appreciate it if you could support this fundraiser by selling or purchasingContinue reading “November 4- 5: Annual Holy Family Fall Bazaar”

The St Benedict Medal – excellent for health and spiritual protection – deciphered

I will bless religious items such as the Benedict Jubilee Medal and Rosaries following Mass this Sunday. Water, salt, oil, candles etc. Please bring them, unwrapped, to the sacristy before or just after Mass – or ask an altar boy to do so – who will inform you when your items are ready to beContinue reading “The St Benedict Medal – excellent for health and spiritual protection – deciphered”

Sunday 30 April: Third Sunday after Easter

9:30 Catechism, 10:15 Confessions, 10:40 Rosary, 11:00 High Mass, after Mass: Holy Name Devotion; Fellowship Meal in Enright Hall downstairs ( Davenport ) 2:10 Confessions, 2:30 Low Mass, after Mass: Catechism in Social Hall (Iowa City) Picture above is image generated by data obtained from the Holy Shroud of Turin, Our Lord’s linen burial cloth,Continue reading “Sunday 30 April: Third Sunday after Easter”