Rosary Novena for the Teaching of the Faith

Bishop Joseph E. Strickland is calling on the clergy, religious, and lay faithful of the Diocese of Tyler to pray a 54-day Rosary Novena in support of his vision for a teaching diocese. The Novena will begin on Aug. 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  It will continue until Oct. 7, the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary.  While most novenas last nine days, the 54-Day Rosary Novena consists of praying three novenas of the daily Rosary in petition for the first 27 days. This is followed immediately by praying three novenas of the daily Rosary in thanksgiving during the second 27 days.  As a result, a grand total of six Rosary novenas will be said over the course of 54 days.

Since we all enjoy hearing about the journeys our FSSP priests have on their way to the priesthood, we thought it would be interesting to share this interiew with Fr. Michael Magiera.  He is Fr. Valentine’s successor at his former Parish in Joliet, Illinois.  Also of interest is the altar behind Fr. Michael Magiera which is the work of Fr. Valentine!

So take a few minutes and listen to Fr. Magiera’s interesting journey by clicking on the link below.

Opera Star to FSSP Priest 

http://www. christianworldmedia.com/ archive/2793-130743/The- Journey-from-Opera-Singer-to- Priest.html

St. John Vianney, Pray for us.

Visit of the International Centennial Pilgrim Image of
Our Lady of Fatima to the Diocese
July 21 – 27

The Alliance of the Holy Family International (AHFI) is sponsoring a
visit of the International Centennial Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of
Fatima to parishes in the Diocese of Tyler.  Moreover, this visit is a celebration of the 100th
anniversary of Our Lady’s apparition to three shepherd children at
Fatima, Portugal, in 1917.  Furthermore, the theme is “The Urgent Call for
Prayer and Reparation: The Appeal of Our Lady of Fatima”.  Additionally, the  statue
is one of six blessed by Pope Francis in January for travel to six continents.
Parishes scheduled for a visit are:

• The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception,Tyler,

   July 21, 5 p.m., until July 22, noon;

• The Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in St. Peter Claver Church, Tyler, 

   July 22, 6 p.m., until July 23, 2 p.m.;

• Our Lady of Victory Church, Paris,

   July 24, 5 p.m., until July 25, 10 a.m.;

• St. Mary Church, Longview,

   July 25, 5 p.m., until July 26, 9:15 a.m.;

• Sacred Heart Church, Nacogdoches,

   July 26, 5 p.m., until July 27, 8:30 a.m.

This campaign to each continent of the pilgrim image is based on the
appeal communicated via Sister Lucia, the primary visionary of Fatima, that
focused prayer and penance as reparation for the offenses of mankind to our Blessed Lord.

In conclusion, the Missionaries will
accompany the statue to all locations where families will
be invited to participate in the Fatima devotions of prayer and
reparation.

THE FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Friday, June 23rd

FRIDAY AFTERNOON ADORATION will follow the 11:00 a.m. Holy Mass until 7:00 p.m.

Come and respond to the initial request of Our Redeemer in the Garden:
“Could you not watch one hour with me.”

Let us put ourselves aside and give Him our attention, our love,
our reparation, our adoration and our gratitude.
By the grace of God, may we not be counted among those whom
the Divine Heart gently complained to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

“Behold this Heart which has so love men that it has spared nothing,
even to exhausting and consuming itself, in order to testify its love.
In return, from the greater part I receive only ingratitude.”

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a scheduled recurring event, but a one-time
opportunity for Adoration and Reparation on this great feast day. A day, in which
to make Reparation, to HIS MOST SACRED HEART, for the sins of the world,
of our families and our parish. Please consider taking advantage of this
opportunity by becoming an adorer the the available time slots/hours open for
silent prayer Adoration. Father has asked, for safety purposes, that at least 2
Committed (Permanent) Adorers be present for each hour of Adoration. If all
the slots for “Permanent Adoration”, for a particular time period, are already
filled, you may still sign-up under the title of “Adorer”. For those who cannot
commit please consider stopping by for “A Visit”, if even, it be, for a moment.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e49a8a722a6fb6-feast

Fr. Valentine will be on his annual priest retreat beginning Monday 6/12 through Friday 6/16.  Therefore,  no daily
Masses will be available at St. Joseph the Worker Parish during that time.  We apologize for any  inconvenience this may cause anyone.   Additionally, we would like to ask everyone to keep Fr. Valentine in your prayers as he travels to and from this retreat.

Retreat Mass Intentions

Father will say Mass for the following intentions during this retreat:
• Margaret McAuliffe Altinger by Robert & Ann McAuliffe
• Sister Katherine by ED
• Intentions of St Joseph by Patricia Schwartzbach