In order to participate more fully in this Year of Mercy initiated by Pope Francis, a nine month novena will begin at Our Lady of Loretto on the first Tuesday of the month starting March 1, 2016 and ending on November 1, 2016. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be recited at 3:00 p.m. in conjunction with Eucharistic Adoration that takes place at Our Lady of Loretto.
Please use this opportunity to join your fellow parishioners in embracing the message of Divine Mercy and spending time before the Eucharist.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy was directed to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun, by visions she received from Jesus Christ and recorded in her diary. The Divine Mercy chaplet is an intercessory prayer, and its intentions are threefold: to obtain mercy, to trust in Christ’s mercy and to show mercy to others.
Paschal Candle Donation—A new initiative
Preparations are now underway for the Paschal Triduum. The celebration of the Easter Vigil begins with the solemn lighting of the Paschal Candle, the symbol of Christ’s light in our world. This candle burns brightly during the Easter season and is used throughout the year for the sacrament of baptism and the celebration of funeral liturgies. This year, we are offering you the opportunity to donate funds toward the purchase of the Paschal candle. We have already chosen the Paschal Candle and the price is $350.00. Your donation will be a constant symbol of the light of Christ shining within the St. Valentine Parish community for the year to come. If you are interested please call the parish office and let us know.
Lenten Prayer Service—March 9th at 6:30 pm
A Lenten Penance Service will be held on Wednesday, March 9 at 6.30 pm at Our Lady of Loretto Church. You are invited to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation – a sign of God’s merciful and loving forgiveness. Five priests will be available to hear confessions, including Fr. Henry and Fr. Socorro. We encourage you to take this opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for Easter.