Days of prayer for this Reparation Family are: Thursday, August 28th, St. Augustine; Friday, September 12th, The Holy Name of Mary, and Monday, September 29th, Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels. Let us join in prayerful reflection on these days for our Donnès and the many needs and petitions of our world.

Community days to remember: August 19th is the anniversary of death of Sister Anne Joseph, Co-Foundress; August 22nd is the feast day celebrated by Mother Regina Rose, the Queenship of Mary; August 25th was the birthday of Mother Therese; September 15th is the anniversary of death of Sr. Mary Aloysius, Co-Foundress. May the souls of these faithful women religious, through the mercy of God rest in peace!

Fasting, Abstinence and Prayer for Priests Days set aside each month for fasting, abstinence and prayer for priests and seminarians: Thursday, August 14th, St. Maximillian Kolbe; and Tuesday, August 19th, St. John Eudes; Tuesday, September 9th, St. Peter Claver, and Thursday, September 25th, Sts. Cosmos and Damian, Martyrs. Support to the priesthood has been a charism of this Reparation Community from its inception.  Strengthening our priests is vital to all the works of our beloved Church and its Sacramental life.

Can be requested for your special intentions. They are seven-day votives that will burn in our chapel before the Most Blessed Sacrament in your name. Offering is $4.00.

We are blessed and fortunate to have Mass scheduled each Sunday at 2:00 PM with our Chaplain, Fr. Jon Buffington.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction precedes each Mass. Anointing of the sick occurs on each 1 st Sunday of the Month. On August 24 th , Fr. Piotr Dzikowski, Pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish, will be our celebrant.

In Faith Alive Classes we are studying the Catholic Catechism. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 2:00 PM. Our next class is August 21st and September 18th will be the following gathering. We share a meal and strengthen our understanding of faith.

Thank you to all who attended the Fatima Presentation in July. The blessings and lessons we receive from Our Lady of Fatima and from Saints Anne and Joachim remain sources of wisdom, encouragement and peace for us on life’s journey. Ask them for help and they will hear your prayer!

On the second Wednesday of the Month, Mass is scheduled for chorus and actors. Next is: Wednesday, August 13th at 3:00 PM with our new chaplain, Fr. Paul Jeyamani, Pastor of All Saints Parish. A potluck follows. Our following Mass is Wednesday, September 10th.

Hopefully, you have enjoyed your summer break. We resume rehearsals on August 20th at 5:00 PM in “Rose Hall”.

Our Father, God, is strong and mighty! He loves tenderly and is the great mind that never sleeps! He lovingly holds you near and cares deeply for you. His is pure love. Call upon him and He will give you His rest and peace!

Holy God, we praise Thy Name. Lord of all, we bow before You! Amen.