Feast of the Epiphany

The first Friday in the New Year is the Feast of the Epiphany, Jan 6, 2017. There will be a Solemn Mass offered at St Stephen at 6:30pm.

It's not too late to start this pious novena to the Magi in anticipation of the Epiphany.

This Novena is especially prayed beginning on 28 December (the Feast of the Holy Innocents) and ending on 5 January (the Vigil of the Epiphany). 

28 December:
O holy Magi! You were living in continual expectation of the rising of the Star of Jacob, which would announce the birth of the true Sun of justice; obtain for us an increase of faith and charity, and the grace to live in continual hope of beholding one day the light of heavenly glory and eternal joy. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

29 December:
O holy Magi! who at the first appearance of the wondrous star left your native country to go and seek the newborn King of the Jews; obtain for us the grace of corresponding with alacrity to every divine inspiration. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. 

30 December:
O holy Magi! who regarded neither the severity of the season, nor the inconveniences of the journey that you might find the newborn Messiah; obtain for us the grace not to allow ourselves to be discouraged by any of the difficulties which may meet us on the way of salvation. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. 

31 December:
O holy Magi, who, when deserted by the star in the city of Jerusalem, sought humbly, and without human respect, from the rulers of the Church, the place where you might discover the object of your journey; obtain for us grace to have recourse, in faith and humility, in all our doubts and perplexities to the counsel of our superiors, who hold the place of God on earth. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. 

1 January:
O holy Magi, who were gladdened by the reappearance of the star which led you to Bethlehem; obtain for us from God the grace, that, remaining always faithful to Him in afflictions, we may be consoled in time by His grace, and in eternity by His glory. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

2 January:
O holy Magi, who, entering full of faith into the stable of Bethlehem, prostrated yourselves on the earth, to adore the newborn King of the Jews, though he was surrounded only by signs of poverty and weakness; obtain from the Lord for us a lively faith in the real presence of Jesus in the blessed Sacrament, the true spirit of poverty, and a Christ-like charity for the poor and suffering. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. 

3 January:
O holy Magi, who offered to Jesus Christ gold, incense, and myrrh, thereby recognizing Him to be at once King, God, and Man; obtain from the Lord for us the grace never to present ourselves before Him with empty hands; but that we may continually offer to Him the gold of charity, the incense of prayer, and the myrrh of penance and mortification. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

4 January:
O holy Magi, who, when warned by an angel not to return to Herd, traveled back to your country be another road; obtain for us from the Lord, the grace that, after having found Him in true repentance, we may avoid all danger of losing Him again. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

5 January:
O holy Magi, who were first among the Gentiles called to the knowledge of Jesus Christ, and who persevered in the faith till your deaths, obtain for us of the Lord the grace of living always in conformity to our baptismal vows, ever leading to a life of faith; that like you we may attain to the beatific vision of that God Who now is the object of our faith. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end..

Dec 8, Our Lady of Lebanon Basilica

The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon

2759 North Lipkey Rd

North Jackson, Ohio 44451

Will celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception 

December 8 

with a TLM High Mass at 6pm celebrated by Chorbishop Anthony Spinosa

with music provided by the Basilica Schola and Chorale

Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Masses

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Thursday, Dec 8, 2016

7am Low Mass

6:30pm Solemn High Mass

Immaculate Conception, Cleveland

5pm High Mass
St Sebastian, Akron

6:30pm High Mass

St Stephen

Please let us know if there are any additional Latin Masses in the area.

Dec 6 Rorate Caeli Mass

Please join the St. John Berchmans altar servers ministry for the 8th annual Advent Rorate Candlelight Latin Low Mass in honour of our Blessed Mother.

St Stephen's Church

This Tuesday, December 6 at 7am.

Voce Caelestes of Padre Pio Academy will sing.

We are hoping you can attend.  Please invite all your friends and family.

Branches for St Barbara

It may be the Second Sunday of Advent, but December 4 is the feast St Barbara. This article by Professor Carol tells of the wonderful history of St Barbara and a particularly beautiful tradition that families can enjoy this Advent season. Click the link to read the full article. But here's the beginning excerpt.

Here’s a simple tradition for Saint Barbara’s Day, December 4. Since it falls on Sunday this year, we will look at it one day in advance.

Cut branches from a tree that buds in the spring. Ideal are twigs from cherry, plum, apple, or horse chestnut trees, as well as forsythia, lilac, English hawthorn, or jasmine. Crush or cut the ends of the branches a bit, submerge them in cool (not icy) water for a few hours. Then place them someplace cool in a vase of water. Wait a few days, and as the buds start swelling, bring them into a warmer spot such as a dining table or window sill where everyone can observe. Then watch them blossom and come to life!