Litany of Humility by Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val

Kathy From our Pastor
There have been quite a few requests for the Humility Prayer Father Socorro used in his homily on the weekend of August 27th and 28th. Below is the requested prayer.

Litany of Humility by Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val

Response: O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me.

From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)
From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)
From the desire of being extolled, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)
From the desire of being honored, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)
From the desire of being praised, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)
From the desire of being preferred to others, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)
From the desire of being consulted, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)
From the desire of being approved, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)

From the fear of being humiliated, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)
From the fear of being despised, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)
From the fear of suffering rebukes, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)
From the fear of being calumniated, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)
From the fear of being forgotten, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)
From the fear of being ridiculed, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)
From the fear of being wronged, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)
From the fear of being suspected, Deliver me, Jesus. (R)

Response: Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it
That others may be loved more than I, (R).
That others may be esteemed more than I, (R)
That others may be chosen and I set aside, (R)
That others may be praised and I unnoticed, (R)
That others may be preferred to me in everything, (R)
That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should, (R)
Amen.

September 18 – 16th Annual Fun Run Walk & Spaghetti Dinner

Kathy Parish Activities

Walkers, Runners & Volunteers Needed!
For all those trying for a personal best time on their 5K Run—the date is set…September 18th!

Volunteers Needed! As always, we need a lot of volunteers to help make this day run smoothly. We always need you ….
Young or the Young at Heart all are needed!

Spaghetti Dinner : If you are interested in attending the dinner only, we would appreciate it if you please submit a registration form.
However, walk–ins will be welcome.

Honor Guard Needed: We are looking for active servicemen and women who are serving in the armed forces, reserves or any veterans to participate in the Honor Guard at the
Fun Run. Please call Ron Fron at 313– 815–8840 to participate.

Bake Sale:  Our 8th graders are sponsoring a bake sale at the Fun Run dinner. If you would like to donate a baked good, they would appreciate it! The monies raised will help with their graduation expenses. You may drop off your goodies at the Gym on Saturday or Sunday morning.

Thank you,
Jim Soter & Bonnie Danic
Co Chair

Don’t Forget – Parish Mission Begins on August 22nd!

Kathy Parish Activities
“Deepening our Eucharistic Devotion”
In conjunction with our 75th Anniversary the following Mission will be held next week. Everyone is invited and please feel free to bring others to join us. On behalf of the parishioners at St. Valentine we welcome Father Tony Stephens, CPM.

Monday, August 22
5:30—6:30 p.m. Confessions and following each evening talk
7:00—8:00 p.m. Evening Talk
“Wasting Time with the Lord”
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday, August 23
5:30—6:30 p.m. Confessions and following each evening talk
7:00—8:00 p.m. Evening Talk
“Eucharistic Miracles Aid Our Faith”
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Wednesday, August 24
7:00 p.m. Mass
“Our Lady and the Eucharist”
Followed by a reception in the front of Church