Ash Wednesday 2017

 

Lent arrives on Ash Wednesday, March 1st. The Latin Mass at Sacred Heart in Hollister will be at 5 p.m. with distribution of Ashes.

Sacred Heart Latin Mass children's St. Valentines party

Please join Sacred Heart Latin Mass for a children's St. Valentines party this Sunday, Feb. 12th at Keehan Hall. After Mass the children will gather across the parking lot/lawn at either the hall or the play area, depending on the weather. There will be food and sweet treats for the children as well as games and activities. There will be use of the small playground which is a safe place for the children to play after Mass.  Mary Clark has been organizing children's activities that also reinforce their Catholic Faith which has been great fun for all.

2017 Latin Mass Conference in Monterey

The Latin Mass Conference, sponsored by Keep The Faith and Latin Mass Magazine: The Journal of Catholic Culture and Tradition, invite all to the 15th. Annual Conference to be held in Monterey, California, the weekend of Saturday, February 25 - Sunday, February 26, 2017. The conference is especially for those committed to the timeless spiritual treasures of the Traditional Mass, and features a number of great traditional Catholic speakers, including Father James Buckley, FSSP, Father Joseph Illo, and Christopher Ferrara. Registration for the Latin Mass Conference includes a buffet lunch. The Traditional Latin Mass will be offered on both days.
For the informational flyer and both online and mail registration, click the following link:
http://www.keepthefaith.org/conferences.htm

Update from Seminarian Andrew Rapoport

The following is a letter from seminarian Andrew Rapoport, FSSP, who recently visited Sacred Heart Church in Hollister and assisted our Chaplain Fr. Nicholas Milich at Mass:

Dear Monterey Latin Mass Community, 

It was a pleasure being able to visit for Mass on the Octave Day of the Nativity. It has been a while since I've informed the community on my progress here at the seminary, so a quick update is due. 

After spending a month at the FSSP parish in Vancouver, B.C. this past summer, I stared my sixth year of Seminary in August. My Fall semester went well. I had a number of different theology classes and Homiletics. Learning how to preach was challenging but I certainly enjoyed the experience. 

My second semester of the sixth year started this past week. My class schedule will be pretty busy. I have Bioethics, Theological Virtues, a class on the Sacrament of Penance, a music class and Scripture. 

I was informed recently by the Superior General that I have been approved for ordination to the Subdiaconate, the Diaconate and permanent incorporation into the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter. The ordination to the Subdiaconate will be Feb. 11th. and the Diaconate ordination will be on March 25th., both are here in Nebraska. I ask that you please keep me in your prayers. These ordinations are open to the public, so if anyone from the community is interested in attending please let me know. 

This summer will be quite eventful for me. God willing, my whole class of ten will be visiting the Fraternity's seminary in Germany in June. While there, we will attend the priestly ordinations. We will do much sight seeing and have an opportunity to take part in the Chartres pilgrimage. 

After a month in Germany, I hope to take advantage of being in Europe and do some traveling of my own. I plan to visit Rome, Spain and Portugal. As this year marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Fatima, I greatly look forward to visiting Our Lady's shrine. If time permits I will also visit the Portuguese islands of the Azores (I am part Portuguese and still have some distant relatives on the islands). 

After this time in Europe, I plan to go to Nigeria. One of my good friends, Deacon Charles Ike, is from Nigeria and will be ordained to the priesthood there. I volunteered to help with his ordination which will be on August 15th. During that time, I will help at the Fraternity's mission parish as well as help with a boys camp.

Following this busy summer, by God's grace I will return for my seventh and final year of seminary. 

I would like to thank you for the support you have given me these past years. The fundraiser which which was held last year was a great success; the money which was raised along with annual donations which I receive have been enough to cover my tuition for at least the rest of this year.

 I will need, however, to come up with the funds to cover my trip to Nigeria; this includes a travel visa, vaccinations and a flight from Europe to Nigeria. I would greatly appreciate any financial assistance that you might be willing to offer (no matter how small the donation). 

I greatly appreciate all of your prayers. Please continue to pray for me as I approach Holy Orders. Be assured of my prayers the Latin Mass Community. 

In Jesus and Mary, 

Andrew
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NOTE: 
Fr. Andrew Rapoport, FSSP, was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on May 26th., 2018. You are welcome to watch a video of his ordination here, and read more about it here. Thank you to all who supported Fr. Rapoport throughout the years with prayer and financial help. 
If you would like to continue financially supporting Our Lady of Guadalupe seminary, please send donations to:

Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary
7880 West Denton Rd.,
P.O. Box 147
Denton, NE 68339

Walk For Life West Coast 2017

All are invited to join the 13th. Annual Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco on Saturday, January 21st., 2017.

Info Faire before the Rally at Civic Center Plaza: 11:00 am -1:30 pm, 

Rally: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, 

Walk: 1:30 pm - will be walking on Market Street to Justin Herman Plaza. 

After the Walk for Life West Coast, a Sung High Mass will be celebrated for life by Fr. Francisco Nahoe, OFM Conv., who recently celebrated the High Masses at Sacred Heart in Hollister and at St. Paul's Church in Pismo Beach. St. Anne’s Schola of Palo Alto will accompany the Mass. Our Schola from Sacred Heart’s Latin Mass in Hollister has been invited to join St. Anne's Schola at the Mass. The Mass will start at 5:00 pm at National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi, 610 Vallejo Street, San Francisco, a short walk from the end of the Walk for Life.

Need a ride to Walk For Life West Coast? Some local parishes are organizing buses, check the link to see the ones nearest your location: http://www.walkforlifewc.com/register/need-a-ride/

                                                    http://www.walkforlifewc.com/

Sacred Heart’s Latin Mass Christmas schedule

Sacred Heart’s Latin Mass Christmas schedule:

Saturday, December 24th.: Christmas Vigil 10:00am

Saturday, December 24th.: 11:00pm Christmas Vigil with Christmas carols, then

Sunday, December 25th.: Midnight Mass - Solemn High Mass. After Midnight Mass there will be hot chocolate and pastries.

Sunday, December 25th.:  Solemn High Mass 10:30am

JMJ Home Christmas outreach update

JMJ Home Christmas outreach update:
This coming Sunday I will have the JMJ Home tree set up again in the vestibule of Sacred Heart Church for anyone that was unable to pick an ornament, or maybe you want to grab another one.
There are 5 children ornaments and 6 mom gift card ornaments left. The amount on the gift card is your choice. It gives the mom a chance to buy whatever need may come up or get something for herself.
One mom is asking for pots, pans and dishes. She was a resident with her son and they just moved out 2 weeks ago. She has a steady job and was able to get a home of their own. That is why she is requesting those items.
We have been invited to the home on Saturday, December 17th. at 4:30. Bring the gifts and a dish to share. They so enjoy our presence and love to give thanks in person. If you are able to make it please R.S.V.P. to me, so that I can give the director an idea of numbers.
Thank you for opening your hearts and wallets this Advent season.

Update:
Happy Advent! This Sunday is the day to bring the gifts for the Jesus Mary Joseph home. Please bring the wrapped gifts with the name tag taped to the gift to the Sacred Heart Latin Mass. If you lost the tag please put the name on the gift, so it goes to the designated resident. If you would like to deliver the gifts yourself please join the residents at their home in Santa Cruz on Saturday, December 17th at 4:30. Bring the gifts and a dish to share. If you plan on attending please let me know by early next week, so I can give the director the number of us that will be coming. I will also give you the address when you R.S.V.P. Thank you again for making this year's Christmas Outreach a great success!

Sacred Heart Latin Mass Christmas outreach update, 2016

Sacred Heart Latin Mass Christmas outreach update:
Happy Advent!! Thank you to all those who took an ornament from our JMJ home tree. The Jesus Mary Joseph Home is located in Santa Cruz. It is a shelter for homeless mothers and their children. They also take in the terminally ill. It is a unique home in the community.
For the passed 5 years the Latin Mass community has brought the families gifts for Christmas. It is a special time of year to show God's love through charity and compassion. Here is a link to the home, so you can read up on this special place: http://www.stfrancissoupkitchen.org/jmj.html
If you did pick an ornament today please hold onto it. You will place the tag ornament on the wrapped gift and bring it before or after Mass up until December 11th.
If you would like to deliver the gifts yourself please do so and join our community for a Christmas Party at the home on Sat., Dec. 17th. at 4:30. More on the party in the weeks ahead.
The tree set up next Sunday on the 4th. for those who missed the chance to pick an ornament gift tag. We have plenty left over, so please be open to getting involved and helping those in need.
Thank you for your generosity and kindness.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, 2016

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Thursday, December 8th., is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass time for the Latin Mass is 6:30 pm at St. Benedict Church, 1200 Fairview Rd., Hollister, CA 95023
For those who work in the San Jose area, the Institute of Christ the King will celebrate High Mass at 6:30 pm at Five Wounds Church, 1375 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95116

Receive O Lord, the saving oblation which we offer Thee on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and grant that, as we confess her to have been preserved, by Thy prevenient grace, from all taint of evil, so, through her intersession, we may be freed from all sin, through Our Lord.  Amen.

St. Therese Mission in Gabon, Africa Update

For years the Latin Mass community in the Diocese of Monterey has supported with prayers and donations Mission St. Therese in Gabon, Africa. Click the link below for the latest update on the Mission from Fr. Fragelli. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for Mission report #10:
https://friendsofthemissions.com/mission-reports/

All Saints and All Souls Day Masses, 2016

All Saints Day, Tuesday, November 1st., is a Holy Day of Obligation - Low Mass will be at 7:00 pm. The following day, All Souls Day, Low Mass will be at 5:00 pm. Mass both days will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 680 College Street, Hollister.

Indulgences for the Poor Souls during November:
A plenary indulgence, which is applicable only to the Poor Souls in Purgatory, is granted to the Christian faithful who devoutly visit a church or an oratory on November 2nd., All Souls Day. The requirements are:

• Visit a church and pray for souls in Purgatory
• Say one “Our Father” and the “Apostles Creed” in the visit to the church
• Say one “Our Father” and one “Hail Mary” for the Pope’s intentions
• Worthily receive Holy Communion (ideally on the same day if you can get to Mass)
• Make a sacramental confession within 20 days of All Souls Day
• For a plenary indulgence, be free from all attachment to sin, even venial sin

You can also acquire one plenary indulgence a day from November 1st. to November 8th. A partial indulgence can be obtained by visiting a cemetery and praying for the departed.  You can gain a plenary indulgence by visiting a cemetery each day between November 1st. and November 8th. and while there praying one Our Father and the Apostles Creed. A partial indulgence, applicable only to the Poor Souls, can be obtained when saying the “Eternal rest … Requiem aeternam…” prayer:

Requiem aeternam dona ei [pl.eis], Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei [eis]. Requiescat [-ant] in pace Amen.

Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

40 Days For Life - 2016

40 Days For Life - Wed., Sept. 28 through Sun., Nov. 6 ~ Please join the worldwide campaign of prayer and fasting to protect mothers and children from abortion. All are invited to stand vigil for an hour once a week in front of Planned Parenthood, 625 Hilby, Seaside, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. Candlelight Vigils are Thursday evenings from 7-8 p.m. when the clinic is closed. This is a good time to join if you are new, or would like to include your children. Bishop Richard Garcia will be leading the vigil on Nov. 3rd. Together we can save lives! www.40DaysforLife.com/Seaside

For those who live in and around the Gilroy area: The 40 Days For Life prayer vigil will go from Sept.28th - Nov. 6th., every Wed. & Fri. from 11:45 to 1:00 near Planned Parenthood, 760 Renz Lane, Gilroy. https://www.facebook.com/40daysforlifegilroy/
40 Days for Life National Bus Tour to Visit Gilroy Monday October 24th https://40daysforlife.com/local.../gilroy/events/18596/

Walk For Life San Luis Obisbo - Saturday Oct. 22nd. Go to http://walk4lifecc.org/ for the schedule of events.

Hollister Walk For Life - Saturday October 15th; 8am-12pm at the Hollister Pregnancy Center, located at 483 Fifth Street, across the street from the library, on the corner. Come join the fun - Jump house, face painting, music, Zumba warm up, walk-a-thon, raffles, prizes, awards, BBQ and more
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Sacred Heart’s Latin Mass assistance

    The new High Altar at Sacred Heart Church - Photo credit Linda Renz

This past Sunday at the Latin Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Hollister, Chaplain Fr. Nicholas Milich mentioned in his sermon the need for parishioners to get more involved. Many people have asked how they can help; here is a list of needs and who to contact. Please contact one or more of the following people after Mass, or email Fr. Milich's secretary June Ely and mention what area you would like to assist in.

Altar Servers -  This is the greatest area of need. All men and boys who have received First Communion are encouraged to learn how to serve at the altar. For more information on how you can serve, contact Altar Server coordinator Adam Nannini.
Music - You do not need to be a professional, or even musically trained.  Just a voice, a willingness to learn, and a desire to worship is needed.  Practice is held an hour before Mass. To inquire about joining the Schola, contact Music Director Greg Plese.
Hospitality -  There is coffee and snacks after each Sunday Mass, if you would like to bring some food, or help set up or take down, contact Susie AmRhein.
Outreach & General Help - If you would like to help hand out Latin Mass information cards, welcome newcomers, put out flyers, or any other general help areas, contact Latin Mass Secretary June Ely.

16th. Annual High Mass in honor of St. Philomena

The Institute of Christ the King will have High Mass in honor of St. Philomena at Five Wounds Church in San Jose on Sat., August 13th., at 7:30 pm. Confession will be available starting at 7:00 pm. The 16th. annual celebration will also include the Litany of St. Philomena, a candle-light Rosary Procession, and Veneration of the first class relic of St. Philomena. A potluck of finger foods to follow in the meeting room of Five Wounds Church. For address and directions please visit their website:
http://www.institute-christ-king.org/sanjose/

Solemn High Mass at Five Wounds Church

Click photo for larger size flyer to get complete information

6th. Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Bethlehem 2016

The weekend of May 20th.-22nd. will be the 6th. annual pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Bethlehem, whose statue was the first to arrive in California with St. Junipero Serra, and is now at Mission Carmel.  The initial purpose of the Pilgrimage was to have Our Lady returned to the High Altar where she was originally, and the novena prayed asked for the elevation of St. Serra to the altar (which did happen this last October.)
On May 20th. the Pilgrimage will start with the Traditional Latin Mass around 7:45 am at Mission San Juan Bautista, and on May 22nd. the ending will be a High Mass at 3:00 pm at Mission Carmel. All are invited and welcome to attend one or both Masses.

For the history of Our Lady of Bethlehem’s statue please visit www.traditioninaction.org/History/B_020_Belen_1.html

Last Mass at Queen of Heaven Cemetery Chapel

Today was our last Mass at Queen of Heaven Cemetery Chapel. A huge thank you to the Queen of Heaven Cemetery management and staff for their charity and hospitality these past four years. We will be joining Saint Benedict’s Parish in Hollister as of our first Mass on May 22nd. After Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church all are welcome and encouraged to attend our taco feed reception, to meet and greet our new Parish staff and fellow parishioners.

Thank you to California Catholic Daily for posting a story about our move on their website, click here to view it.

The Monterey Bay Area Latin Mass Community is moving

Starting Trinity Sunday, May 22, the old Sacred Heart Church in Hollister will become the new site for the Traditional Latin Mass in the Monterey Bay Area.

A Misa Cantata--also known as a sung High Mass--will be offered on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the historic church located at 680 College Street in Hollister (95023).

A reception will follow in the courtyard outside the church.

Although much work remains to be done, the Latin Mass community is restoring the sanctuary of the old church, following as much as possible the original design. The restoration work and other improvements will continue in the months to come. 

The Latin Mass community, which has been active in the Monterey Diocese for eight years, most recently at the chapel of a Catholic cemetery near Salinas, will now become part of the St. Benedict’s parish. It has been the only public Mass regularly offered in the ancient rite in the Monterey Bay Area. The Traditional Latin or Tridentine Mass is the classic rite of the Roman Catholic Church and was the norm until it was replaced in most churches in the late 1960s by a new form of Mass celebrated in modern languages.  Monterey Bishop Richard Garcia has supported the restoration of the Mass and of Sacred Heart Church, as has Fr. Claudio Cabrera, the new pastor of St. Benedict’s Parish. 

 http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2016/05/new-home-for-tlm-in-california.html

May Crowning of Our Blessed Mother

Thank you to all that helped organize and participate at the May crowning of Our Blessed Mother this past Sunday at our Mass site, Queen of Heaven Cemetery Chapel.

May Crowning of Mary, 2016

The Legion of Mary is sponsoring a May Crowning on Sunday, May 8th. immediately following Mass. One of the little girls from the parish will crown the Queen of Heaven statue outside the chapel while we sing Marian hymns. Please bring flowers to lay at Our Lady's feet to begin the month in which we honor Our Blessed Mother.