God bless all mothers - Happy Mother's Day!
Most Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for our mothers to whom You have entrusted the care of every precious human life from its very beginning in the womb.
You have given to woman the capacity of participating with You in the creation of new life. Grant that every woman may come to understand the full meaning of that blessing, which gives her an unlimited capacity for selfless love for every child she may be privileged to bear, and for all Your children.
Watch over every mother who is with child, strengthen her faith in Your fatherly care and love for her and for her unborn baby. Give her courage in times of fear or pain, understanding in times of uncertainty and doubt, and hope in times of trouble. Grant her joy in the birth of her child.
To mothers You have given the great privilege and responsibility of being a child’s first teacher and spiritual guide. Grant that all mothers may worthily foster the faith of their children, following the example of Mary, Elizabeth, and other holy women who follow Christ. Help mothers to grow daily in knowledge and understanding of Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and grant them the wisdom to impart this knowledge faithfully to their children, and to all who depend upon them.
Assist all “spiritual mothers”, those who, though they may have no children of their own, nevertheless selflessly care for the children of others — of every age and state in life. Grant that they may know the joy of fulfilling this motherly calling of women, whether in teaching, nursing, religious life, or in other work which recognizes and fosters the true dignity of every human being created in Your image and likeness.
We beseech You to send Your Holy Spirit, the Comforter, to all mothers who sorrow for children that have died, are ill or estranged from their families, or who are in trouble or danger of any kind. Help grieving mothers to rely on Your tender mercy and fatherly love for all your children.
We ask your blessing on all those to whom You have entrusted motherhood. May Your Holy Spirit constantly inspire and strengthen them. May they ever follow the example of Mary, mother of Our Lord, and imitate her fidelity, her humility, and her self-giving love. May all mothers receive Your Grace abundantly in this earthly life, and may they look forward to eternal joy in Your presence in the life to come.
We ask this through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.
Amen.
You have given to woman the capacity of participating with You in the creation of new life. Grant that every woman may come to understand the full meaning of that blessing, which gives her an unlimited capacity for selfless love for every child she may be privileged to bear, and for all Your children.
Watch over every mother who is with child, strengthen her faith in Your fatherly care and love for her and for her unborn baby. Give her courage in times of fear or pain, understanding in times of uncertainty and doubt, and hope in times of trouble. Grant her joy in the birth of her child.
To mothers You have given the great privilege and responsibility of being a child’s first teacher and spiritual guide. Grant that all mothers may worthily foster the faith of their children, following the example of Mary, Elizabeth, and other holy women who follow Christ. Help mothers to grow daily in knowledge and understanding of Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and grant them the wisdom to impart this knowledge faithfully to their children, and to all who depend upon them.
Assist all “spiritual mothers”, those who, though they may have no children of their own, nevertheless selflessly care for the children of others — of every age and state in life. Grant that they may know the joy of fulfilling this motherly calling of women, whether in teaching, nursing, religious life, or in other work which recognizes and fosters the true dignity of every human being created in Your image and likeness.
We beseech You to send Your Holy Spirit, the Comforter, to all mothers who sorrow for children that have died, are ill or estranged from their families, or who are in trouble or danger of any kind. Help grieving mothers to rely on Your tender mercy and fatherly love for all your children.
We ask your blessing on all those to whom You have entrusted motherhood. May Your Holy Spirit constantly inspire and strengthen them. May they ever follow the example of Mary, mother of Our Lord, and imitate her fidelity, her humility, and her self-giving love. May all mothers receive Your Grace abundantly in this earthly life, and may they look forward to eternal joy in Your presence in the life to come.
We ask this through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.
Amen.
Habemus Papam!!
We have a pope!! Pope Leo XVI May God bless and guide our new holy father! Oh God, eternal shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing care, grant in your boundless, fatherly love, that Pope Leo XIV will please you by his holiness, and to us show watchful care. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen Statement from Bishop Gruss |
The month of May is dedicated to honoring our Blessed Mother Mary. During the entire month of May, we will be praying the holy rosary beginning 20 minutes before each Mass. Please plan on arriving early to pray along with us. We are in need of volunteers to lead the rosary (you will be provided with a booklet to read from). A sign-up sheet is available in the back of church.
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Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday
5:00 PM at St. Roch
Sunday
8:30 AM at St. Roch
10:30 AM at St. Francis Borgia
Weekday Masses
Wednesday
10:00 AM at St. Francis Borgia
Thursday
10:00 AM at St. Roch
First Friday Adoration and Reconciliation
at St. Roch beginning at 9:30 AM prior to 10:30 Mass
First Saturday Adoration and Reconciliation at
St. Francis beginning at 9:30 AM prior to 10:30 Mass
**Please see the bulletin or website for any special Masses, Holy Days,
or any changes.**
Parish Office Hours
Tuesday - Friday 8:00 AM to Noon
Closed Mondays
Saturday
5:00 PM at St. Roch
Sunday
8:30 AM at St. Roch
10:30 AM at St. Francis Borgia
Weekday Masses
Wednesday
10:00 AM at St. Francis Borgia
Thursday
10:00 AM at St. Roch
First Friday Adoration and Reconciliation
at St. Roch beginning at 9:30 AM prior to 10:30 Mass
First Saturday Adoration and Reconciliation at
St. Francis beginning at 9:30 AM prior to 10:30 Mass
**Please see the bulletin or website for any special Masses, Holy Days,
or any changes.**
Parish Office Hours
Tuesday - Friday 8:00 AM to Noon
Closed Mondays
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