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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Potluck thank you

Photo credit and thanks to Linda Renz

 

A huge thank you to Susie, Pam, Linda, and everyone that helped out hosting such a great 

potluck at the new home of our Latin Mass Community, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hollister.

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/

Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2016

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. All are invited to Low Mass for the Feast of the Assumption on Monday, August 15th., at 5:30 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hollister. Fr. Nicholas A. Milich will be the celebrant. Please note that the highways into Hollister at that time of day have a lot of traffic, so more time will be needed to get to Mass.