The War of the Vendee

Fr. Ireland, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus parish, asked us to spread the word about this movie event at his parish. 

Free Screening of the new Catholic Family Film, The War of the Vendee at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knights Hall (below the Church) on  Monday July 22 at 7:00pm! 

The War of the Vendee is the exciting, award-winning feature film from Navis Pictures, a Catholic Film production Company from Danbury, CT dedicated to creating films with Catholic Youth that inspire, educate, and entertain all ages.  This timely, 90 minute, PG-rated film tells the little known story of the hundreds of thousands of brave, Catholic Martyrs of the French Revolution who gave their lives to restore the freedom of The Church.  Featuring a glorious musical score recorded at Warner Bros. Studios in Hollywood, beautiful cinematography, and strong performances by a cast of 256 young Catholics, but without a single drop of blood or even a  whiff of innuendo or vulgarity, this is a "war movie" that is safe viewing for the entire family!  The film's award-winning director, Jim Morlino, (creator of the popular "Glory Stories" Audio CDs) will introduce the movie, and will host an informal Q&A session after the screening. There will also be discounted DVDs of the film for sale.  This is a perfect Catholic Family event!  You can visit the company's website at navispictures.com to watch the trailer, and learn more about the work of Navis Pictures.

Solemn Mass, July 21

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in South Euclid will offer Solemn Mass on July 21st, 2013, at 5pm, in celebration of Fr. David Ireland's (pastor) 30th anniversary. In addition, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services U.S.A., will preach.

Mass Time Correction, Sacred Heart of Jesus

Please take note of the following.

The Mass time for the Solemn High Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in South Euclid was incorrectly posted as being at 5:30pm. That blog post has been removed. Please disregard it, and spread word of the correction


The correct Mass time is 5PM on Sunday, June 9.

Solemnity of the Sacred Heart

A blessed feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to you all. You can find information about Latin Masses for the Sacred Heart below.

"We the Christians are the true Israel which springs from Christ,

for we are carved out of His heart as from a rock."

-- St. Justin Martyr (d. 165)

The following is from an inspiring entry in the Catholic Encyclopedia, courtesy of New Advent.

It is in the eleventh and twelfth centuries that we find the first unmistakable indications of devotion to the Sacred Heart. Through the wound in the side the Heart was gradually reached, and the wound in the Heart symbolized the wound of love. It was in the fervent atmosphere of the Benedictine or Cistercian monasteries, in the world of Anselmian or Bernardine thought, that the devotion arose, although it is impossible to say positively what were its first texts or were its first votaries. To St. Gertrude, St. Mechtilde, and the author of the "Vitis mystica" it was already well known. We cannot state with certainty to whom we are indebted for the "Vitis mystica". Until recent times its authorship had generally been ascribed to St. Bernard and yet, by the late publishers of the beautiful and scholarly Quaracchi edition, it has been attributed, and not without plausible reasons, to St. Bonaventure ("S. Bonaventura opera omnia", 1898, VIII, LIII sq.). But, be this as it may, it contains one of the most beautiful passages that ever inspired the devotion to the Sacred Heart, one appropriated by the Church for the lessons of the second nocturn of the feast. To St. Mechtilde (d. 1298) and St. Gertrude (d. 1302) it was a familiar devotion which was translated into many beautiful prayers and exercises. What deserves special mention is the vision of St. Gertrude on the feast of St. John the Evangelist, as it forms an epoch in the history of the devotion. Allowed to rest her head near the wound in the Saviour's she heard the beating of the Divine Heart and asked John if, on the night of the Last Supper, he too had felt these delightful pulsations, why he had never spoken of the fact. John replied that this revelation had been reserved for subsequent ages when the world, having grown cold, would have need of it to rekindle its love ("Legatus divinae pietatis", IV, 305; "Revelationes Gertrudianae", ed. Poitiers and Paris, 1877).

 These are the words of St. Bonaventure:

Because we are now come to the sweet Heart of Jesus, and because it is good for us to be here, let us not too soon turn away therefrom. O how good and joyful a thing it is to dwell in this Heart. What a good treasure, what a precious pearl, is thy Heart, O most excellent Jesu, which we have found hidden in the pit which hath been dug in this field, namely, in thy body. Who would cast away such a pearl? Nay, rather, for this same I would give all my pearls. I will sell all my thoughts and affections, and buy the same for myself, turning all my thoughts to the Heart of the good Jesus, and without fail it will support me. Therefore, o most sweet Jesu, finding this Heart that is thine and mine, I will pray to thee, my God : admit my prayers into the shrine of hearkening : and draw me even more altogether into thy Heart. 

For to this end was thy side pierced, that an entry might be open unto us. To this end was thy Heart wounded, that in it we might be able to dwell secure from alarms from without. And it was wounded none the less on this account that, because of the visible wound, we may perceive the wound of love which is invisible. How could this fire of love better shine forth than for him to permit that not only his body, but that even his Heart, should be wounded with the spear? Who would not love that Heart so wounded? Who would not, in return, love one who is so loving? Who would not embrace one so chaste? Wherefore let us who are in the flesh love in return, as much as we can, him who so loveth, embrace our wounded one, whose hands and feet, side and Heart, have been pierced by wicked husbandmen ; and let us pray that he may deign to bind our hearts, still hard and impenitent, with the chain of his love, and wound them with the dart thereof.

LATIN MASSES, Friday, June 7

Immaculate Conception Cleveland, Low Mass 6pm, followed by Holy Hour and Benediction

St. Stephen, Low Mass 6:30pm, followed by Benediction

Immaculate Conception Willoughby, Low Mass 7:30pm


The External Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, Sunday, June 9

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, South Euclid, Solemn High Mass 5pm

June: the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Let us dedicate the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Close veiled in that sweet Sacrament, Our Jesus' Heart, 

our treasure lies; 

Love's priceless, dearest testament

Is shrouded in that mystic guise. 

Our Jesus left His realm of light, 

On wings of love to earth He's flown; 

To dwell with us is His delight, 

He makes our hearts His earthly throne.

O Sacred Heart, how sweet 'twould be, 

If we could die for love of Thee! 

O Sacred Heart, how sweet 'twould be, 

If we could die for love of Thee! 

Love is not loved! O Angels, weep; 

Ye virgins chaste, breathe bitter sighs; 

O earth, be clothed in mourning deep; 

Withdraw your light, ye radiant skies:

For all, our souls' dear Spouse hath died, 

For all, His Heart with love doth burn; 

Yet this meek Saviour men deride, 

And for His love make no return.

O Sacred Heart, how sweet 'twould be, 

If we could die for love of Thee! 

O Sacred Heart, how sweet 'twould be, 

If we could die for love of Thee!

EXTERNAL Solemnity of Corpus Christi

The previous post announcing the Corpus Christi Masses erroneously stated that Immaculate Conception Cleveland was observing this Solemnity on Sunday, June 2, in connection with the U.S. Bishops transferal of the feast from Thursday to Sunday.

The correct way to understand this is that it was fully permissible in 1962, and even earlier, to celebrate the EXTERNAL Solemnity of Corpus Christi on Sunday. Information we have found says the indult goes back as far as Pope Leo XIII.

We apologize for any unintended implications or misunderstandings.

Corpus Christi

Traditionally, Corpus Christi is liturgically celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday. St. Stephen's will have a Latin High Mass for this feast day on Thursday, May 30, at 6:30pm. A Eucharistic Procession in the Church and benediction will follow the Mass.

In the United States, however, the feast has been transfered to the Sunday after Trinity Sunday. Immaculate Conception Cleveland will observe this on Sunday, June 2, with a Procession and benediction at the 12pm High Mass.

Ascension Thursday Masses

May 9 is Ascension Thursday, and St. Stephen and Immaculate Conception will both offer High Mass at 6:30pm.

Two Lungs, Two Events

A message from a friend of the TLM....

The Church breathes through two lungs, the East and the West.  A Catholic exchange - two events .

ONE

The Byzantine Catholic Community has been invited to come and experience the Traditional Latin Mass at St. Stephen Church on Thursday, May 9th at 6:30pm.  Come see the ancient liturgy and hear the Gregorian chant of the Roman Catholics as we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Christ into Heaven.

St. Stephen Catholic Church
1930 W 54th St (parking lot on W.57th)

Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 631-5633

TWO

Fr. Richard J. Plishka, of the Byzantine Cultural Center, has invited the St. Stephen Roman Catholic Community to experience the Byzantine Liturgy and share in the celebration of the translation of the relics of two "beati" - two men declared "blessed" in the process of canonization.  Bl. Paul Goidic and Bl. Basil Hopko.  This will be an outstanding event led by the Bishop John Kudrick of the Eparchy of Parma and accompanied by a very skillful choir.  Don't miss this learning experience.

Saturday May 11 at 10am

Byzantine Catholic Cultural Center (Tremont)
2420 West 14th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Please consider attending both events.  Forward this on.

May: Our Blessed Mother

Let us dedicate the month of May to Our Blessed Mother.

Hail, Mary, Mother of God, 

venerable treasure of the whole universe, 

lamp that is never extinguished, 

crown of virginity, 

support of the true faith, 

indestructible temple, 

dwelling of Him whom no place can contain, 

O Mother and Virgin! 

Through you all the holy Gospels 

call blessed the One whom comes 

in the name of the Lord. 

Hail, Mother of God. 

You enclosed under your heart 

the infinite God whom no space can contain. 

Through you the Most Holy Trinity is adored and glorified, 

the priceless cross is venerated throughout the universe. 

Through you the heavens rejoice, 

and the angels and archangels are filled with gladness. 

Through you the demons are banished, 

and the tempter fell from heaven. 

Through you the fallen human race is admitted to heaven. 

Hail, Mother of God. 

Through you kings rule, 

and the only-begotten Son of God has become a star of light 

to those who were sitting in darkness 

and in the shadow of death.