Cleveland Friends of the TLM: October 2016

Tomorrow, Oct 30, the last Sunday of October, is the traditional observation of the great feast of Christ the King. The regular Sunday schedule of Masses is there, but the beautiful annual custom which has developed over the years at St Stephen, of the German choir assisting the Latin schola, is magnificent to behold, particularly on such a glorious feast.

We are reminded that this feast was instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI in Quas Primas. The pontiff specifically chose the last Sunday of October with an intended purpose.

28. Therefore by Our Apostolic Authority We institute the Feast of the Kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ to be observed yearly throughout the whole world on the last Sunday of the month of October -- the Sunday, that is, which immediately precedes the Feast of All Saints. We further ordain that the dedication of mankind to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which Our predecessor of saintly memory, Pope Pius X, commanded to be renewed yearly, be made annually on that day. This year, however, We desire that it be observed on the thirty-first day of the month on which day We Ourselves shall celebrate pontifically in honor of the kingship of Christ, and shall command that the same dedication be performed in Our presence. It seems to Us that We cannot in a more fitting manner close this Holy Year, nor better signify Our gratitude and that of the whole of the Catholic world to Christ the immortal King of ages, for the blessings showered upon Us, upon the Church, and upon the Catholic world during this holy period.
29. It is not necessary, Venerable Brethren, that We should explain to you at any length why We have decreed that this feast of the Kingship of Christ should be observed in addition to those other feasts in which his kingly dignity is already signified and celebrated. It will suffhice to remark that although in all the feasts of our Lord the material object of worship is Christ, nevertheless their formal object is something quite distinct from his royal title and dignity. We have commanded its observance on a Sunday in order that not only the clergy may perform their duty by saying Mass and reciting the Office, but that the laity too, free from their daily tasks, may in a spirit of holy joy give ample testimony of their obedience and subjection to Christ. The last Sunday of October seemed the most convenient of all for this purpose, because it is at the end of the liturgical year, and thus the feast of the Kingship of Christ sets the crowning glory upon the mysteries of the life of Christ already commemorated during the year, and, before celebrating the triumph of all the Saints, we proclaim and extol the glory of him who triumphs in all the Saints and in all the Elect. Make it your duty and your task, Venerable Brethren, to see that sermons are preached to the people in every parish to teach them the meaning and the importance of this feast, that they may so order their lives as to be worthy of faithful and obedient subjects of the Divine King.

The conclusion seems obvious. The culmination of the crowning glory of Christ's earthly life and mission is proclaimed and commemorated in this feast. Before the triumph of the saints on Nov 1, we celebrate Christ's.

The pontiff encourages all of us to make this day special and to order our lives to being Our Lord's faithful and obedient subjects.

Furthermore, take the opportunity to pray to the Sacred Heart.

Act of Consecration of the Human Race to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Most Sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us humbly prostrate before Thine altar. We are Thine, and Thine we wish to be; but to be more surely united to Thee, behold each one of us freely consecrates ourselves today to Thy Most Sacred Heart.

Many indeed have never known Thee; Many too, despising Thy precepts, have rejected Thee. Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus, and draw them to Thy Sacred Heart. Be Thou King, O Lord, not only of the faithful children, who have never forsaken Thee, but also of the prodigal children, who have abandoned Thee; Grant that they may quickly return to their Father’s house lest they die of wretchedness and hunger.

Be Thou King of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions, or whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back to the harbor of truth and unity of faith, so that there may be but one flock and one Shepherd.

Be Thou King of all those who are still involved in the darkness of idolatry or of Islamism, and refuse not to draw them into the light and kingdom of God. Turn Thine eyes of mercy towards the children of the race, once Thy chosen people: of old they called down upon themselves the Blood of the Savior; may it now descend upon them a laver of redemption and of life.

Grant, O Lord, to Thy Church assurance of freedom and immunity from harm; give peace and order to all nations, and make the earth resound from pole to pole with one cry; praise to the Divine Heart that wrought our salvation; To it be glory and honor forever. R. Amen.

Courtesy of the Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council.....

http://knightsofcolumbuslatinmass.blogspot.com/2016/08/ninth-annual-battle-of-lepanto-mass.html

The Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161 is honored to host Bishop Athanasius Schneider who will offer a Pontifical Low Mass and be the featured speaker at the Ninth Annual Battle of Lepanto Dinner on Tuesday, 18 October 2016, at St. Titus Church in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.

Don't miss this special evening. Please join us for this historic Mass & dinner.

Complete details, including how to make dinner reservations, are available at the link above. Please pass this invitation to the members of your organization and anyone else who may be interested.

Bishops Schneider's complete schedule of events for October is available at the link below.

Please spread the word.

Knights of Columbus

Woodlawn Council 2161

http://guildofblessedtitus.blogspot.com/2016/09/bishop-athanasius-schneider-events-in.html

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Mass times update

All Souls Mass, Our Lady of Lebanon

Masses for All Saints and All Souls

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Christ the King

Friday, October 7, 2016

Battle of Lepanto Dinner and Mass, Oct 18