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The First Day Veni, sancte Spiritus Et emitte coelitus Lucis tuae radium. Come Holy Spirit, and send forth from heaven the ray of Thy light. Meditation for the First Day “The Holy Ghost” Only one thing is important-eternal salvation. Only one thing, therefore, is to be feared-sin. Sin is the result of ignorance, weakness, and [...]
How I long for the easier days; you know, life just seemed to be so simple. Our church was only a few blocks down the road – devotions, holy hours, even daily Mass of course. But nowadays everything is just so, well, cockeyed. I stumble into my church and race to get out – it’s [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. At that time Jesus saith to his disciples, “Amen, amen I say to you: if you ask the Father anything in my name, He will give it you ..” This is the promise of Our Lord. [...]
Mass schedule for Monday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 15: 6:30 am and 8:00 am.
“Rogation” comes from the Latin “rogare,” which means “to ask,” and “Rogation Days” are days during which we seek to ask God’s mercy, appease His anger, avert His chastisements manifest through natural disasters, and ask for His blessings, particularly with regard to farming, gardening, and other agricultural pursuits. They are set aside to remind us [...]
Bring the whole family this Saturday night (May 19) to see the silver screen favorite “The Reluctant Saint” – the story of St. Joseph of Cupertino. Admission is free! Screening at 7PM in Fr. Schell Hall. Refreshments will be sold. Bring a comfy chair if you like. For more information or to help with the [...]
On next Tuesday, May 15 the Novena to Our Lady Help of Christians begins. A copy of this novena was published in the May 6th church bulletin. Next Thursday, May 18, the Novena to the Holy Ghost begins. This novena was published in our Liturgical calendar. Copies of both novenas will be available in the vestibule and at [...]
Next Thursday, May 17 is the Ascension of Our Lord and a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be offered at 7:00 am, 9:00 am, and 7:00 pm.
Mark Your Calendar! Volleyball Tournament & BBQ Sunday, June 10 after the Masses. Team registration $2 per person; BBQ meal $5. Location TBD. For more information, to register for a team, or to help with the event: Jim Donnelly 714.608.9592, j-donnelly@sbcglobal.net.
The May Crowning of the Blessed Mother took place last Tuesday with First Communicant Hannah Martin carrying the floral crown while dressed in her First Communion finest!! Padre Pio Academy junior, Katie Condon performed the actual coronation, all amid a selection of Marian hymns intoned by the student body and congregation. A recitation of the [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world. This one quote for us is so central, I think, to the meaning of Easter. You know that Christ said, Fear not, I have overcome the world. We see today in [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. First of all, just a very happy Easter to everyone here. Because of the length of the ceremony, there is not going to be much of a long sermon. But I do want to say just a couple of [...]
Cool Runnings Jog-A-Thon 2011 was consummated on May 5. Top runners by grade division were, to 3rd grade: Braden Meehan – 25 laps & Emma Wilkerson – 24 laps; to 6th grade: Damien Yakhamam – 23 laps and Alana Mendoza – 27 laps; to 8th grade: Christian Diehl and Dominic Soto – tie at 30 laps and Jane [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
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Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
The Church rejoices because Christ is risen and has delivered us. So she sends up cries of joy and sings the praises of God (Offertory). A little while and now you shall not see Me said our Lord in the Cenacle, and you shall lament and weep and again a little while you shall see [...]
ONE, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Loving Communion with Our Mother, the Church I am with you all days, even unto the consummation of the world! – St. Matthew 28:20 And I say to thee, thou art Peter, and on this Rock I shall build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against [...]
As some of you already know, there is a traditional order of Benedictines in Colorado Springs, called the Servants of the Holy Family, who work in conjunction with the Carmelite nuns, Daughters of Carmel, of whom one of our own, Sister Ann Christine, is a member. The Fathers have a website that promotes Catholic Tradition [...]
Pontifical High (Tridentine) Mass was offered at the Vatican May 15, 2011 8:00 am, Sunday, May 15, 2011. Celebrant: Walter Cardinal Brandmuller. John Vennari happened to be in Rome this week for the Fatima Conference and learned of this special event, which he attended and filmed some snippets. A Pontifical High (Tridentine) Mass was offered at [...]
Father Perez’s speech at the Consecration NOW! Conference in Rome, Italy on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Click the following link to view the 32 minutes speech in English or Italian: Promoting Fatima: The Essential Role of the Catholic Priests by Fr. Patrick Perez
Fr. Nicholas Gruner’s speech at the Consecration NOW! Conference in Rome, Italy on Monday, May 9, 2011. Click the following link to view the 61 minutes speech in English or Italian: Father Nicholas Gruner
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Today, after the 10 a.m. Mass, we will have the May Crowning of Our Lady of Fatima, with a procession, and concluding with the Litany of Loretto and Consecration for anybody who is available. We are already in the [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. You know, people here, everybody had a mother, of course. There are all kinds of mothers. Some of us, most of us, I would pray, had very, very wonderful and dear mothers that we have only good memories of [...]
Fr. Paul Kramer’s speech at the Consecration NOW! Conference in Rome, Italy on Thursday, May 12, 2011. Click the following link to view the 65 minutes speech in English or Italian: http://consecrationnow.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70%3Athe-third-secret-explains-what-is-the-mystery-of-iniquity-in-our-time&catid=18&Itemid=8
Annually, the Padre Pio Academy students receive an academic scrutiny by way of the SAT examinations. Typically our students place far ahead of the standard score established for their grade level. This year’s results corroborated our high expectations. The tests were administered at the 6th month of the school year, thus the grade level will [...]
Today’s liturgy exalts the justice of God which is shown forth by our Lord’s triumph, and by the sending of the Holy Ghost. “The right hand of the Lord hath wrought strength” in raising Christ from the dead (Alleluia) and in causing Him to go into heaven on the day of His ascension. It [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
Let us begin with a brief review of the reflections we have considered during these first three weeks of the celebration proclaimed by yours truly, the Associate Pastor of the Western Hemisphere, of the Year of the Meek: 1) The land which is the inheritance promised in fulfillment of the hope of the meek [...]
I am getting old. A young man much less than half my age asked me in writing yesterday. Did you have any Christmas traditions like mine when you were growing up? As a matter of fact… Dear Augustine (his real name), Today is the 22nd of January, 2011. It is the Feast of the [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Well, Rome was quite an experience. The conference was good. It was very hard to go away from the conference, though, and to go down into the City of Rome and around St. Peter’s and everything like that, because, [...]
There is a wonderful old saying: Great minds think alike! That sentiment is balanced by the wisdom expressed in the observation: Fools seldom differ! The great minds who are the Doctors of the Church demonstrate how both of those assertions are true by showing the wisdom of being a fool for Christ. My mother used [...]
DREAM VACATION FOR $300 GOING FAST!!! Enjoy the majestic views and fresh air (the way God made it!,) from the southern stretches of the Sangre de Cristo mountains near Silver City, New Mexico. Not just a vacation of a lifetime; it could also be the vacation for a lifetime. Men, fathers and sons [...]
On May 29, 1930 Our Lord explained to Sister Lucia why five First Saturdays. “My daughter, the reason is simple. Against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, five kinds of offenses and blasphemies are committed: Those committed against the Immaculate Conception; Those committed against the virginity of Our Lady; Those committed against the Divine maternity, refusing [...]
To Modern Catholics: We are what you once were. We believe what you once believed. We worship as you once worshiped. If we are wrong now, you were wrong then. If you were right then, we are right now. Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church [...]
Here is an amazing bit of technology that you would never see in person,and you would NEVER be alone in the room. It is ALWAYS VERY CROWDED and of course you can’t see Michelangelo’s artwork close up as you can here. This is especially spectacular if you have a large high-definition screen! The Sistine Chapel [...]
The Blessed Virgin Mary, the Good Shepherdess Good Shepherd Sunday (The Apparition of Saint Michael the Archangel) Each year on the Second Sunday after Easter, Holy Mother Church places before us for our edification what has come to be known as Good Shepherd Sunday. In the Gospel for this Sunday, Jesus describes Himself as [...]
The Third Sunday after Easter (Saint John Baptiste de la Salle) Has Anyone Seen the Easter Bunny Lately? Alleluia! Resurrexit! Alleluia! Sicut dixit! Alleluia! Alleluia! He is Risen! Alleluia! As He said! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Jesus is still Emmanuel— God is still with us. Jesus is still Risen! Alleluia! As He said! Alleluia! Jesus is [...]
Saint Michael, Archangelic Slave of Mary Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr Today is not the Feast of the Apparition of Saint Michael the Archangel near Siponto in Italy. Today is the Feast of the Martyred Bishop, Saint Stanislaus. But since tomorrow is Good Shepherd Sunday and I am going to preach about the Good [...]
This is simply beautiful. For those who have been fortunate enough to have visited this part of the Vatican, it is a chance to relive memories…..for those whose journey is yet to be, enjoy. (Just think of all the artists and artisans who contributed their labor, time and talents, as well as their health, in [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Today I want to focus a little bit on the spiritual life, and the first thing I’m going to mention is the two different meanings of charity. The Collect today, in fact, the whole Mass today teaches us about [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. I wanted to say some things today, because summer is a comin’ in, as the round goes. Some of what I am saying today I said yesterday at the Padre Pio graduation. So if you were at the Padre [...]
Four times a year, the Church sets aside three days to focus on God through His marvelous creation. These quarterly periods take place around the beginnings of the four natural seasons, which are each kept on a successive Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday and are known as “Ember Days,” or Quatuor Tempora, in Latin. The first [...]
Keep in Mind: 1) No matter how bad today is, it will pass 2) No matter how bad today is, it could be worse 3) No matter how bad today is, it is better than the hell my sins deserve Repeat Often: Deo Gratias! I am being privileged with a portion of the Cross [...]
1) Daily prayer (daily Mass is the supreme example of this) 2) Weekly Confession and Sunday Mass [Holy Days as they come] 3) A monthly day of recollection 4) Annual retreat Daily prayer must include the Rosary (fifteen decades), mental prayer, and spiritual reading (especially from the Bible). The writings of St. Theresa of [...]
If one had to select a single day of the year most special for Padre Pio Academy, the occasion of the annual graduation would certainly rise to the top. Saturday, June 4 was such a day as we recognized the migration, certainly of all our students to their next grade, but especially of those rewarded [...]
HOO DA THUNK Fundraiser now underway Does it not seem as though the fundraisers at Padre Pio Academy are often non-stop, back to back? An exaggeration of course, but life without major funding endowments, requires us to be ambitious, vigilant, inventive and even a little opportunistic, in order to keep our heads above water [...]
Before courting, be certain that: 1) Both persons love God with whole heart, whole soul, whole mind, and whole strength. 2) Both persons love their neighbors as themselves and understand that one’s spouse is a very close neighbor indeed 3) Both persons love God more than they love any neighbor, including the beloved prospective spouses [...]
PART I. THE SCAPULAR DEVOTION. Among devotions to Our Lady, the most privileged and most widespread are the Rosary and the Brown Scapular. This latter devotion as the celebrated canonist and theologian Rev. A. I. Verrneersch S.I. puts if “Derives all its benevolence from the Blessed Virgin and is the homage of respectful affection, of [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Beloved Faithful of Christ, Father John Hardon, a very well-noted catechist, now deceased, I had the opportunity to speak with him and talk with him on one occasion visiting our Holy Apostles’ Seminary in Connecticut. He has written several [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. When we are thinking about the Holy Trinity, we may come to a conclusion that we can apply to many aspects of the spiritual life. I believe it, but I don’t get it. One God, three Persons. Yes, I [...]
The Crusade is on!!! Sharpen your broadsword!!! Don your armor!!! Mount your steed!!! We’re off to put Christ back into Christendom!!! What’s that? Your armor’s rusty and your pony has a permanent position with Elmer’s glue? Fear not, O Crusader for the Faith. Just take ye a tally sheet, located in the vestibule/gift shop area [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Our Lord seemed to have a favorite theme among his parables about banquets. These parables are addressed also, not to be excluded from His teachings, He addresses His parables to the Pharisees. Now, you know, the Pharisees held the [...]
With a large part of summer already behind us, many are already anticipating a new season and its inherent requirements. New clothes for the children – a size or two larger than their predecessors, a warm sweater or jacket, school supplies (on sale now, get ‘em while they last!!!) If you haven’t done so, [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Dear Faithful, Both the epistle and the gospel today the Church selected that we may penetrate the mystery that we recently celebrated at Jesus’ death and resurrection and ascension, which, if you follow the Creed and some of the [...]
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A prayer of refuge in time of earthquake, to Saint Emigdius Bishop and Martyr, intercessor against the trembling of the earth, which Our Most Holy Father Benedict XIV remitted to the Catholic King of Spain, Don Fernando VI. Be sure that the misfortunes of earthquake have befallen no one where this Oration may be found. [...]
The End of Summer Yard Sale is just around the corner, Saturday, August 27. If you have yet to begin to clean out the garage/closet/spare room/shed, NOW is the time to put your best intentions to work!!! Remember the last Yard Sale when you were going to accomplish the task and you fizzled out? Well, [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. I was actually going to talk about a couple of things today, but I’m going to stick to one because this sermon is very image oriented. There is just basically one main image. But I find when there are [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. As many of you may know, I have just returned from a stay — I was there almost a week — at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery in Silver City, New Mexico, which is a long way from anything, [...]
Once again the Saint Augustine’s Eve Yard Sale is upon us. If you came to Mass this morning with truckload upon truckload of your earthly possessions in tow, you may convey them into Father Schell Hall where they will be organized and arranged throughout the course of the week to ready for the hugely popular [...]
A VERY SPECIAL DAY FOR OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS We trust that most are aware of our special guest today, His Excellency Most Reverend Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas, Bishop of the Malankara Catholic Eparchy of Bathery (India). Immediately following the 10:00 High Mass, celebrated by Father Perez, His Excellency will perform a ceremony [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Father Perez asked me to bring it to your attention — I checked the bulletin and I didn’t see anything in it, so it is all the more important that I not fail to tell you the following: Next [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Just a very few words because the Mass is longer today, and we have a ceremony following just afterwards. First of all, I want to introduce and welcome His Excellency Bishop Joseph Mar Thomas, the Ordinary of the Diocese [...]
Oktoberfest 2011 will get underway on Sunday afternoon, October 9 on the front lawn. You can’t miss it; bounce houses, pavilions for food and dining, chairs, tables – just like we left it last year!! Ten Thousand Dollar Raffle tickets are available after all Masses today for $100 each. If you don’t have the cash, [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Dear Faithful, in the epistle, St. Paul tells us that our sufficiency is from God. We depend on God. Without Him, without His grace, without His help, it’s not possible for us to be saved. Jesus said that. [...]
Immediately following the first two Masses today, everyone will adjourn en masse to Father Schell Hall to enjoy a warm breakfast, chez nous. Tickets will be sold in the breezeway & they will be redeemed at the buffet table just inside, where you may order pancakes or waffles. Juicy sausages, fluffy mounds of scrambled eggs, [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. This is not really a very sermony sermon this morning, more of an informative thing for you all. My parents have purchased a house down here in Anaheim, and they have allowed me to move into it. So I [...]
Hard as it is to believe, Oktober 9 is only two short weeks away. “Why, isn’t that the feast of St. John Leonard, confessor & Saint Dionysius & Companions, martyrs, as well as the 17th Sunday after Pentecost?” you may wonder. Well, of course it is, but it is much, much more!!! It is the [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Given that we are living in a time of revolution against God, against Christ, and the Church, and have, therefore, never had the benefit of existing within the context of a Catholic civilization — by the way, neither did [...]
There will be no general meetings of the Women’s Society in the coming fall months. We realize with movie night, Octoberfest, Christmas dance, Christmas Boutique and so on there is little time for another meeting. It is also difficult to leave hungry family members hanging around after Mass waiting for you. So we will be [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Dearly Beloved of God, When we are baptized, few of us really penetrate it’s meaning.. We have been changed. We are not just human beings any more. We became the temple of the Holy God. Our bodies, St. Paul [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
Time waits for no man and few women. But next week it waits for no one, as the OKTOBERFEST 2011 extravaganza pulls into town for an afternoon run from 11:00ish until 3:00 pm!!! Food, silent auction, desserts, dart tournament, hot dogs, beverages to fit everyone’s taste (Yaaaaaay!!!) Did we mention food? Bingo, plentiful diversions for [...]
If you are willing to help clean the chapel on the third Saturday or Friday, there will be sign up sheets for October/November/December. WE do appreciate your past help but the need is still there. Thank You, Carmen Gonzalez
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. I just want to say a few words. You know, Protestants have a lot of stupid bumper stickers, and one of them is “Jesus Is My Best Friend”. Now, this sounds very, Oh, yes, isn’t that sweet? Isn’t that [...]
A lot of people have called me and were concerned about the goings on with what’s going on with the Society of St. Pius X and Rome these days. So I just wanted to make a couple of comments about that. For those of you who don’t know, and I know many of you do [...]
Oktoberfest 2011 is HERE!!! The evidence is on our front lawn; canopies, tables, chairs, booths, balloons, bounce house!!! The only ingredients missing are people and food which will be added at 11:00 as festivities get underway!!! The procedure is to buy your ticket or ticket package at the breezeway. These tickets can be redeemed then, [...]
Join the Right Reverend Monsignor Patrick J. Perez on this beautiful 15 day pilgrimage visiting Fatima, Santarem, Santiago de Cospostela, Covadonga, Zaragoza, Valencia, Toledo, Avila, Madrid, and more May 14-28, 2012. Price: $3195 pp plus air taxes and surcharges. Includes roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, hotel accommodations, all breakfasts and most dinners, services of a [...]
Envelopes for the Feast of All Souls on November 2nd are now available. Take one per family. Write the names of your deceased friends and family members that you wish to include in the Mass intentions on that day, put your offering inside, and return it in the collection basket. Last day to submit envelopes [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Today we have a common theme. This is the Sunday when it is the easiest to talk about the teaching of the Church extra ecclesiam nulla salus, outside of the church, no salvation. That is because in the epistle [...]
Monsignor Perez’s catechetical classes have been canceled until further notice.
If you skipped Oktoberfest last Sunday, you certainly missed exceptional Catholic conviviality, delicious food and delightful fun!!! The big, big news of course was the $10,000 Raffle. And the winners are, Mr. Donald Flynn, first prize of $7000!!! Yesssssss!!! Second prize of $2000 goes to Michael and Alva Amendariz. This will help with their children’s [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. My dear faithful, this is the month of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. And, of course, we can’t let the whole month pass without talking about this marvelous gift of heaven that we have been given. [...]
The REBELS!!!, Padre Pio Academy’s very own, award winning, honchos of the hardwood, have been going through their practice drills in anticipation of another spectacular season. To cover the costs of court fees, referees, etc. the Rebels Boosters, much to the benefit of present company (polite nod), sponsor a monthly Pancake Breakfast. Lo and behold, [...]
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Beloved faithful, Our Lord Jesus in today’s gospel is facing the chief priests, those who were of the highest authority in the Jewish state, the chief priests. They were the spiritual leaders of the people. There was no one [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
The annual, Our Lady Help of Christians Christmas Ball is this Friday, November 4 at Mile Square Country Club, Brookhurst and Warner, Fountain Valley, about 3 miles from here. It has been consistently rated as “the must event of the year” by Simon Cowell. If you haven’t bought tickets for the evening’s festivities, today is [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
The Padre Pio Academy Rebels kick off another basketball season on Monday, November 21st at 5:30 pm against the Southlands Christians Eagles at the American Sports Center in Anaheim, 1500 S Anaheim Blvd.
Padre Pio Academy observed the feast of All Saints by closing the doors of education for the day. However, the Holy Day was anticipated a day early, on All Hallows Eve, with the annual costume contest. No, not the 99 Cent Store ghost and goblin variety. These costumes were assembled at home and represented the [...]
Have you seen the PPA Girls Cross Country Team? Probably not…..they’re pretty darn fast!!! They came in first place in their league and have been invited to the CIF Southern Section Cross Country Prelims at Mount San Antonio College on November 12. They’ll compete in the second, fourth and sixth races of the day. Not [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Just a few preliminary notes here. First of all, since this is the great feast of Christ the King, the gospel today, the very next verse is Veritas? Quid est veritas? What is truth? What is truth? The relationship [...]
Pray this first section every week followed by the prayers of the week: Father: Our help is in the Name of the Lord. Everyone: Who hath made heaven and earth. Father: Let us pray, Oh God, by whose word all things are sanctified, pour forth Thy blessings on this wreath, and grant that we who [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
The Beginning of Wisdom Deo Gratias! Deo Gratias! Deo Gratias! Thanks be to God! The True God is not under my control: Bitter experience has taught me the misery of getting what I asked for. Thanks be to God! The True God is not predictable: Not I, not any man, not any Angel, not [...]
Perfection Overcomes Absurdity Mary is the Summit of Creation, the Supreme Creature, the Perfect Creature – If Mary is not the Perfect Creature,then there is a creature given greater graces and love from Jesus than He gave His own Mother. – If Mary is not the Perfect Creature, then She is not a Perfect Saint; if [...]
A few simple principles for the spiritual life: 1) Daily prayer (daily Mass is the supreme example of this) 2) Weekly Confession and Sunday Mass [Holy Days as they come] 3) A monthly day of recollection 4) Annual retreat Daily prayer must include the Rosary (fifteen decades), mental prayer, and spiritual reading (especially from the [...]
Before courting, be certain that: 1) Both persons love God with whole heart, whole soul, whole mind, and whole strength. 2) Both persons love their neighbors as themselves and understand that one’s spouse is a very close neighbor indeed 3) Both persons love God more than they love any neighbor, including the beloved prospective spouses [...]
In these economically lean times, the long, brisk nights of winter and cool, overcast days mean more expensive energy bills due to warming and lighting of the home. Everyone likes to take advantage of any opportunity to whittle those bills down a little bit whenever they can. Here’s an exceptional idea from one of our [...]
Thank you to Rev. Msgr. Perez and his parishioners for making the Italian dinner a success. Also, thank you to my committee, Linda Mericle, Avery Mathy, Suzanne Frausto and Nancy Foote. Special thanks goes to Kevin Mathy for the wonderful presentation he did on our pilgrimage to Italy. A very special thank you to Mary [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Well, there is a lot of talk and everybody has a lot of opinions depending on who you ask about what is the greatest evil in the world, what is the most evil thing there could possibly be. It [...]
Bible Study hosted by Fr. Sretenovic will be held in the Father Schell Hall on November 14, 21, and 28 at 7:00 pm.. The Haydock Bible will be used but bring what you have. No purchase necessary.
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
The Third Order is the fifth family of the Society of St. Pius X. You probably know that the first family in time was the priests and seminarians. This is the most important family of the SSPX, since the latter is a “priestly society of common life without vows.” The priesthood is indeed the main [...]
The SSPX’s Third Order is an “Order set up to secure for souls living in the world a school of sanctity.” Sanctification of individuals and those for whom members of the Third Order are responsible for; such is the purpose of the Third Order. Like the old traditional Third Orders (Carmelite, Dominican, Franciscan…), the SSPX’s [...]
Ah, yes! Our speedy, often airborne, girls cross country team!!! They zipped to first place in their division last weekend at the Mount San Antonio College meet. There will be a potluck in their honor today at 5:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend – just bring a main dish to share and your own [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Dear Faithful in Christ, St. Augustine, I keep referring to him many times because even Thomas Aquinas referred to him as his guide. Easily Augustine is the greatest theologian of the church ever and continues. Even the present Holy [...]
The faculty, staff and parents of Padre Pio Academy are pleased to recognize the academic achievement of the following students: “A” HONOR ROLL Grade 12 Katie Condon, Cole Hubbard, Matthew Odou, Vincent Soto, Alex Yue 4.0 Grade 11 Ashley Condon 4.0, Cecilia Packard Grade 10 Victoria Odou, Mark Washicko 4.0 Grade 9 Jane Wilkerson 4.0 [...]
We wish to thank our parishioners for their extraordinary generosity in support of our Thanksgiving meal baskets. We will be able to provide all our families with a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner thanks to you. Once again, you have exceeded all our expectations. A blessed Thanksgiving to you all. Charlie Beck President, Women’s Society and committee.
Say the following prayer 15 times a day starting Wednesday, November 30 (Carmelite nuns start Friday, November 25) through Sunday, December 25: Hail and Blessed be the hour and the moment in which the Son of God was born of the Most Pure Virgin Mary at midnight in Bethelehem in piercing cold; at that hour, [...]
One of our parishioners, Dorothy Cimino, suffered two silent heart attacks and congestive heart failure about 10 days ago. She is recuperating at the Bel Tooren Convalescent Hospital. Dorothy is accepting visitors from 9 am to 8 pm 7 days a week. If you like to send Dorothy a get-well card or visit her, the [...]
The Christmas Boutique committee would like to say thank you to everyone who contributed to the boutique events and weekend. We really appreciate the time, talent, and donations given to help our parish. A special thank you goes to our families and booth and committee chairmen for their support.
A Catholic Bible commentary compiled by the late Rev. Fr. George Leo Haydock, following the Douay-Rheims Bible. http://haydock1859.tripod.com/index.html
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Each liturgical year, beginning with the first Sunday of Advent which is next Sunday, as you know, and ending this week, is like a step of a staircase to heaven. Each year, if we cooperate with the graces of [...]
Do the names, Vince Soto, Matt Odou, Kevin Crostic, Josh Martin, Mark Washicko, Randy Yue and Paul Mericle ring a bell? How about a buzzer? These young gentlemen comprise the REBELS, Padre Pio Academy’s not so well kept secret!!! Are they up to their usual tricks? Padre Pio 46; Southland Christian 30!!! Apparently so!!! Go [...]
The upcoming Pancake Breakfast which will be served next Sunday, December 4th after the 8:00 and 10:00 Masses. When the Rebels host a team for a home game we need to pay for the venue as well as the referees, which although not exorbitant, is still a necessity. Your support of the Pancake Breakfasts is [...]
December 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holyday of Obligation. After the 9:00 am Mass, Msgr. Perez will bless the Lourdes Grotto, now in its final stages of construction.
Padre Pio Academy Christmas Play Vignettes scheduled for Wednesday, December 14 in the Father Schell Hall. Matinee 1:00 pm. Evening performance 7:00 pm.
The beginning of the new liturgical year is here. Everyone knows what you will do for the secular New Year – start exercising, take off a pound or two of flab, get this or that in order; we’ve heard it all before!!! A better idea though; what will you do for the spiritual New Year? [...]
Do the names, Vince Soto, Matt Odou, Kevin Crostic, Josh Martin, Mark Washicko, Randy Yue and Paul Mericle ring a bell? How about a buzzer? These young gentlemen comprise the REBELS, Padre Pio Academy’s not so well kept secret!!! Are they up to their usual tricks? Padre Pio 46; Southland Christian 30!!! Apparently so!!! Go [...]
The Padre Pio Academy High School Boys Varsity Basketball team will take on Division 6 rivals at the Eastside Christian Tournament, 1701 W Valencia, Fullerton November 29 through December 3. Check the last page of this bulletin for game times.
St. Philomena First Tuesday of the month Devotions will be held in our Chapel on Tuesday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. beginning with the Rosary followed by Holy Mass at 7:00 pm, recitation of the Little Crown of St. Philomena (chaplet), and Litany to St. Philomena. Devotions will conclude with a blessing with a first [...]
Pray this first section every week followed by the prayers of the week: Father: Our help is in the Name of the Lord. Everyone: Who hath made heaven and earth. Father: Let us pray, Oh God, by whose word all things are sanctified, pour forth Thy blessings on this wreath, and grant that we who [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, and refers to our Lord coming to us, first as a merciful child in Bethlehem, and later as a judge at the end of our lives and at the end of time. This connection between the two senses of coming is made in the Liturgy itself. The Sunday [...]
Building a strong traditional Catholic community, serving the women and girls of Our Lady Help of Christians, supporting the social and financial need of the parish. For questions you can email us at www.olhcladies@gmail.com or call Linda Mericle at (714) 307-4604
This blessing of the home and inscription of the initials of the three Magi above each door can be performed either by a priest or the father of the family. The feast of manifestation, or Epiphany, is traditionally celebrated the 12th day after Christmas. On entering the home: Priest, if present, or father of the [...]
The purpose of the Chaplet of the Holy Face is to honour the Five Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and to ask of God the Triumph of His Holy Church and the downfall of her enemies. This Chaplet was composed by Sister Saint Pierre, a Carmelite of Tours. Saint Ethanasius stated that the devils, [...]
O Jesus, who in Thy bitter Passion didst become “the most abject of men. a man of sorrows”. I venerate Thy Sacred Face whereon there once did shine the beauty and sweetness of the Godhead: but now it has become for me as if it were the face of a leper! Nevertheless, under those disfigured [...]
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In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. First of all, I want to say that I hope everybody here had a good Thanksgiving. I didn’t have the Masses here on that last Sunday. What I was hoping that you would be reminded of, and I hope [...]
Watch the ceremony of Monsignor Patrick J . Perez in a 55 Minute movie capturing the Mass and all it’s glory including the Bishop Joseph Mar Thomas of the Syro-Malankara rite. The DVD is on Sale now for $15 at Our Lady Help of Christians Gift Shop. Don’t miss it!!
Parish Artist Jordan Thomas will have two beautiful paintings for sale of Padre Pio 8×10 and the Eternal Candle 10×20. Both are reproductions on canvas. He will be at OLHC this Sunday at all three Masses so stop by to see the paintings and to get more details. They make great Christmas gifts with a [...]
Please visit our gift shop for your religious needs: books (new and used), statues, rosaries, and seasonal gifts.
We strongly urge you to purchase one of our pre-Vatican II calendars for your family in order to keep up with the Mass, which celebrations are being observed, and help you in your prayers. Available in the gift shop soon.
This Christmas give the Gift of Grace, the gift your friends and relatives will bless you for. Enroll them in the Masses of the 12 days of Christmas (15 Masses in all!). Choose your cards, and then write their names down on the pads provided (Stipend just $5 per enrollment). An enrollment may be one [...]
Are you wondering about the hustle and bustle in Father Schell Hall so early in the morning? Are you wondering even more about that enticing smell of grilled sausage and griddled pancakes interrupting your prayerful thoughts in a most unkind way? Lucky for you, my fasting friend, they are related, for today is the next [...]
All this hoopla invites the obvious question, can the Rebels do basketball as well as they do breakfast? They are certainly trying!!! But thus far they are but a hair’s breadth from absolute success…Atascadero 54, PPA 46; Capo Valley Christian 57, Rebels 51!!! Come on fellows; we know you can do it! GO, REBELS [...]
Practice continues for the two December 14 performances of Padre Pio Academy’s Christmas Play Vignettes: The Flakes, presented and acted by kindergarten through 2nd grade; The Small One, a production of 4th through 6th grades; Scrooge in Bethlehem, by the junior high students; and, A Charlie Brown Christmas, undertaken by the high school students. Everyone [...]
Are you wondering about the hustle and bustle in Father Schell Hall so early in the morning? Are you wondering even more about that enticing smell of grilled sausage and griddled pancakes interrupting your prayerful thoughts in a most unkind way? Lucky for you, my fasting friend, they are related, for today is the next [...]
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Because of the extremely generous response we had for our Thanksgiving boxes, the Women’s Society will be sponsoring Christmas boxes to be shared with our less fortunate parishioners. Since we have an abundance of canned/dried food left over from the Thanksgiving donations, your monetary contributions would be greatly appreciated enabling us to provide our parishioners [...]
PPA is continuing to organize meals and their delivery for the Condon Family on Mondays and Wednesdays. As you may recall, the family is undergoing a stressful time due to medical issues. If you would like to sign up to bring a meal for the family, please contact Sandy Diehl at the school (714-530-6840)
St. Philomena First Tuesday of the month Devotions will be held in our Chapel on Tuesday, December 6 at 6:30 pm beginning with the Rosary followed by Holy Mass at 7:00 pm, recitation of the Little Crown of St. Philomena (chaplet), and Litany to St. Philomena. Devotions will conclude with a blessing with a first [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
Join Fr. Sretenovic at the next meeting on Sunday, December 18 at 2:00 pm in the Fr. Schell Hall.
Oh Inmaculado Corazon de Maria,/ Madre del Corazon de Jesiis,/ Madre y Reina de nuestro hogar,/ para que podamos cumplir Tu ardiente deseo,/ nos consagramos a Ti,/ y Te suplicamos que reines sobre nuestra familia. Reina sobre cada uno de nosotros,/ y ensenanos como hacer reinar y triunfar en nosotros y entre nosotros/ el Sagrado [...]
Esta formula fue aprobadapor el Papa San PioXel 19 de mayo de 1908, y se la requiere Integra para ganar las indulgencias. For lo tanto, no puede ser modificada. Se la recita de rodillas, tanto el sacerdote como lafamilia. Si el sacerdote no estd presente, la dirige el padre defamilia. Oh Sagrado Corazon de [...]
The Women’s Society would like to invite all women to attend the first Saturday devotion on January 7, 2012. Mass will be followed by the Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, then a potluck brunch. Please RSVP to Linda Mericle at 714-307-4604 or at our website, OLHCladies@gmail.com. Come help us welcome in the new [...]
If you find your little ones cranky and disturbing others at Mass, maybe you should adjourn to the OLHC Cry Room, the classroom immediately adjacent the restrooms, for parents with infants, and toddlers. There will be a live Mass feed on the TV, directly from the Chapel. This is a Chapel adjunct – it is [...]
You’ll be shivering and shaking on Wednesday as that icy, blue northern drives you through the doors of Father Schell Hall clashing them to!!! A big blizzard has come to town as a cool bunch of finger-snappin’ snowflakes take to the stage, glistening and dodging that ol’ snowplow!!! FLAKES! artfully presented by grades K – [...]
By donating to the flower fund. Place your tax deductible contributions payable to the Padre Pio Academy or cash in a flower fund envelope and put it in the Mass intention box in the gift shop.
One needs to understand how the Middle Ages considered nature and the world. The universe was an immense book written by the hand of God in which every creature is a word charged with meaning. The ignorant sees the forms understanding nothing further of their meaning. But the wise pass from the visible to the [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Well, if you recall last Sunday, I spoke of Advent and it’s meanings, in particular, the two meanings that Advent has as a coming. That it refers to the celebration of the coming of our Christ in Bethlehem, being [...]
The Greater Antiphons are prayers sung before and after the Magnificat of Vespers for a week prior to the Vigil of Christmas. Also called the ‘O’ Antiphons, (because each begins with an “O”,) they address the coming Savior with a title drawn from prophecy. If your family enjoys lighting an Advent Wreath in the evening, [...]
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Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
On Sunday, December 25, the Christmas Mass schedule is 12 midnight (preceded by the choir performing at 11:15 pm), 8:00 a.m., and 10:00 a.m. On Sunday, January 1, Mass will be offered at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 pm.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God. While not a part of today’s gospel proper, I cite this verse from the Beatitudes, because I believe it to be essential to the theme of Gaudete Sunday, [...]
For those ladies who expressed an interest in the cleaning of the chapel during Carmen’s absence, please contact Carmen at 714-776-5388. She will be glad to show you what needs to be done. Or just show up on Saturday around 9:20 am. We will welcome all the help we can get. In Christ Carmen Gonzalez
The Cry Room Experience Last Sunday’s initial venture into an OLHC Cry Room was well-received. Holy Mass is piped-in live to a TV so you may attend Mass while you attend to the children. We would remind you, this is still “church”. Women should have their heads covered, as in church. The toddlers need to [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
Hey, how about those REBELS, Padre Pio Academy’s very own conquerors of the conifer court!!! As of mid-week these long-legged young men had a 6-4-0 season record. The latest combats were against Liberty Christian 58-24; Acaciawood 61-33; Crystal Cathedral (previous owners) 61-36. Victories ALL for Padre Pio – go Rebels, GO!!!!!!
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. The Church continues its’ theme for all of Advent, of course, which is, has been, and continues to be the preparation for the coming of the Lord, principally in our face-to-face meeting with Him at either the end of [...]
“O Oriens”…thus begins the Magnificat Antiphon of December 21. A reference to Christ, translated as, morning star, day spring, or rising sun, perhaps even, O Thou East, as liturgically we face east and the “lightening cometh from the east even unto the west.” This radiance of the East has reflected its brilliant rays upon us [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
“O Oriens”…thus begins the Magnificat Antiphon of December 21. A reference to Christ, translated as, morning star, day spring, or rising sun, perhaps even, O Thou East, as liturgically we face east and the “lightening cometh from the east even unto the west.” This radiance of the East has reflected its brilliant rays upon us [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
Sound observations on a Catholic perspective of life for our students and for he who may read, by Father Vincent McNabb, OP. You came from God’s hands, though your body is of the earth, and it is to God you must return. Your present end is not pure pleasure nor pure truth, but duty. You [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. First of all, a happy new year to everybody, and it is, of course, as usual, a year full of January 1st resolutions and hopes for the new year that we are just starting. And I think it is, [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Just a very few words. It’s not customary, really, to preach much at Midnight Mass because of the length and the ceremony and the time of it. But I just want to begin by thanking almost everybody really. [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
We strongly urge you to purchase one for your family in order to keep up with the Mass, which celebrations are being observed, and help you in your prayers. Now available in the gift shop. $10
J.M.J. SAINT PHILOMENA ENJOYS A UNIVERSAL ARCHCONFRATERNITY blessed, elevated and indulgenced by several popes, including POPE BLESSED PIUS IX, POPE LEO XIII, and POPE SAINT PIUS X. Her main Sanctuary is located in Mugnano, Italy, where her Archconfraternity Members are enrolled. There are Archconfraternity Centers all over the world. She is invoked [...]
How can it be, despite all our exhortations to our children and students, that we have a smoking problem at Padre Pio Academy??? We won’t try to correct it; we won’t punish it; in fact we rather enjoy, that THE REBELS are just smoking hot!!! There’s a constant danger when our boys take to the [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Dear Faithful, I have chosen to follow the example of St. Alphonsus, a Doctor of the Church. You know, doctor is a Latin word and it means teacher. We heard that today in the gospel also. Jesus [...]
What is a Job? Many at the moment lament the fact that the debt-ceiling “crisis” is distracting the government from its “responsibility” to create jobs. Many others assert that the high taxes in this country keep companies from expanding their markets and creating jobs. Still others are angry that the jobs they have do [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
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In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. The gospel today, while certainly being first and foremost, the description of a change in substance directly foreshadowing the Holy Eucharist, the change of bread and wine into Our Lord’s Body and Blood, also has a pertinent connection [...]
Padre Pio Academy mourns the untimely loss of one of its extraordinary and dedicated mothers, Sharon Condon. As described last week, we have been preparing twice weekly meals for a number of months,and hope to continue this work indefinitely. If your situation is such that you can join in this task, once or regularly, please [...]
The Women’s Society is sponsoring the 2nd annual Friday Lenten soup dinners and we are looking for volunteers to make soup and help with set up and clean up. The first soup night will be Februry 24th and will continue each Friday during Lent with the last one being March 30th. All monies raised will [...]
A hot line for Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel and Padre Pio Academy has been set up for those parishioners who do not have computer access and to keep the parish aware of last minute changes. The hot line telephone number is (714) 349-6014. Use this number also for illness intentions, death remembrances, and bulletin [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
(January 24, 2012: Los Angeles, CA 90020) In Tuesday’s non-league outing, the Padre Pio Academy Rebels (Garden Grove, CA) basketball squad beat the host New Covenant Academy Huskies (Los Angeles, CA), by a margin of 38-24. The Rebels (15-6) will now prepare for their outing against Cornerstone Christian (Wildomar, CA). The Crusaders go into the [...]
Everyone is invited, nay, expected, to dine with us this morning in Father Schell Hall after the 8:00 and 10:00 Masses. We will be serving pancakes or waffles au jus (syrup,) invitingly paired with the southland’s finest cuts of non-Hallal prepared sausage and bacon. In addition to a sweet taste of seasonal fruit, there will [...]
In addition to the 8:00 am Mass, Fr. Sretenovic will offer the Traditional Latin Mass at 6:30 am on Tuesday, February 21.
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. What I wanted to talk about today is actually prompted by the gospel of last Sunday. And, as you recall, the gospel from last Sunday was the wedding feast of Cana. It’s very dear to many people, I [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Dear Brethren, “What manner of man is this that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” The apostles were learning about Our Lord. Each time they were surprised. They had seen no one like him. Remember the [...]
We are pleased to announce the conferral of the Holy Sacrament of Confirmation on Monday, April 2 at St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel in Colton, by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Alfonso de Galarreta SSPX. If you have a child of at least 12 years of age who has not received this [...]
Vote for Parental NotificationThe Child and Teen Safety and Stop Predators Act of 2012: This initiative measure will protect child and teen from abortion and sex abuse. If you are interested, sign up sheets will be on the table in the breezeway every Sunday from February 5 until March 25.
Monsignor Perez’s catechetical classes will be held every Wednesday evening from 7:00 pm to about 8:30 pm and they will take place in the Father Schell Hall. These classes are for potential converts or anyone wishing a brush-up course in the Faith. You may also wish to bring a notebook (the paper kind) and a [...]
St. Philomena First Tuesday Devotions will be held in our Chapel on next Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. beginning with the Rosary, then Holy Mass at 7:00 pm, recitation of the Little Crown of St. Philomena (chaplet), and Litany to St. Philomena. Devotions will conclude with a blessing with a first class relic of St. Philomena. [...]
We are pleased to announce the conferral of the Holy Sacrament of Confirmation on Monday, April 2 at St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel in Colton, by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Alfonso de Galarreta SSPX. If you have a child of at least 12 years of age who has not received this [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
“I firmly wish that My Face reflecting the intimate pains of My Soul, the suffering and love of My Heart, be more honored! Whoever gazes upon Me already consoles Me… “See how I suffer. Nevertheless, I am understood by so few. What ingratitude on the part of those who say they love Me. I have [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Today is already Septuagesima Sunday. Only two weeks now, a little over two weeks, and Lent will begin. So it is therefore time for us to start thinking about the sacrifices that we are going to be making [...]
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Padre Pio Academy once again observed Michael Soto Day on January 30, the Anniversary of his death. The student body attended the 8:00 Mass together and then enjoyed a light breakfast provided by the Soto Family. With the parents as chauffeurs, the group caravanned to Holy Sepulcher Cemetery where, gathered around Michael’s grave, they prayed [...]
February 10, 2012 On February 13, the only international apostolate dedicated to proclaiming the full Fatima Message will launch a bold new initiative: Fatima TV will become available on the web, 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world. Fatima TV now broadcasts on Channel 213 in Rome, and will continue to do so. [...]
The 6:30 am Mass on February 13 has been rescheduled. The new day is Tuesday, February 14.
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. My dear faithful, we are now thrust into the season of the Sundays after Septuagesima which result in, of course, Lent at the end of it, and finally Easter at the end of all that. Just a brief [...]
PADRE PIO ACADEMY SPORTS PAGE Garden Grove, CA – Those unpredictable boys from the tiny school on Bixby have once again proven themselves quite predictable as they have fallen into a cycle of win after win after win!!! The following record will substantiate this enviable predicament: Acaciawood Golden Eagles 49-37; St. Monica’s Academy 58-41; [...]
(February 15, 2012: Los Angeles, CA 90020) Fans at Wednesday’s non-league challenge between the Padre Pio Academy Rebels (Garden Grove, CA) and the host Pilgrim Patriots (Los Angeles, CA), saw Padre Pio Academy‘s basketball squad hold off Pilgrim by a score of 50-43. With the victory, Padre Pio Academy improves its record to 20-7 on [...]
The Women’s Society will be sponsoring the 2nd annual Lenten soup dinners and the next one is this coming Friday, March 2nd. Stations of the Cross will be said at 6:00 p.m. followed immediately by our first soup dinner for Lent. This event was very successful last year. Everyone is welcome. Please sign the attendance sheet on [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
Epistle 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Gospel St Luke 16:31-43 Dear Faithful, Today is the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday and Holy Mother Church chose for today readings to introduce and lead us into the great work of salvation by our Savior, he had accomplished by his willing suffering and death he had offered in behalf of [...]
Saturday, March 3, about 8:00 pm in at the Anaheim Salvation Army Gym (1515 W North St., Anaheim). Please come and watch!!!
No basketball season would be complete without the requisite Pot Luck Banquet to recognize the hard work and the victories!!! The REBEL’s banquet will be next Sunday, March 4 at 5:00 pm. Everyone is invited, (even you!) just bring your favorite dish to share and your choice of beverage not to share. Also be aware [...]
Today will be the last Sunday this season when you will find yourself riveted to your pews with exciting play-by-play descriptions of the intense hardwood action of our favorite team, THE REBELS!!!! Alas, our eager boys, having persevered through the first round of playoffs have regrettably “met their match” in the second round, suffering defeat [...]
Novena of Grace March 4 begins the great Novena of Grace, ending on March 12. Among the many devotions adopted by the Faithful to invoke the intercession of St. Francis Xavier is this Novena in honor of his canonization. At Naples, in December, 1633, Father Marcello Mastrilli, S.J. was at the point of death. The [...]
Monday, February 27, Tuesday, February 28, and Thursday, March 1 are days of fast. Catholics between 21-60 may have but one full meal, then two smaller meals. Wednesday, February 29 and Saturday, March 3 are days of fast and partial abstinence. Catholics between 21-60 may have but one full meal, then two smaller meals. Flesh [...]
The next Bible Study class, hosted by Fr. Sretenovic, will be held in the Father Schell Hall on Monday, April 9 at 7:00 pm.. The Haydock Bible will be used but bring what you have. No purchase necessary.
The Stations of the Cross will be recited every Friday during Lent at 6:00 pm followed by the Lenten Soup Dinner in the Father Schell Hall.
Women’s Society General Meeting Saturday, March 3rd, the Women’s Society will be having their monthly general meeting immediately following First Saturday devotions. We will be meeting in Father Schell hall. All women and girls of the parish are invited to attend. We would like to welcome Suzanne Frausto as a new member to our steering [...]
Lenten Soup Dinner Thank you to all those who attended last Friday’s Lenten soup dinner; a good time has had by all. This was the first in a series of 6 weeks worth of soup dinners. All monies raised will go to the on going upkeep of our chapel. Look for the sign up sheet [...]
Epistle 2 Cor. 6:1-10. Gospel St. Mt. 4:1-11. Today is the First Sunday of Lent. In the Holy Gospel Christ is being shown to be tempted by the devil, indicating that our earthly life is the arena where good and evil are in a mortal combat. Who of us can doubt that life is a [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
Chapter VIII SCHEME OF THE LEGION 1. PERSONAL SANCTIFICATION: THE OBJECT MEANS The general and essential means by which the Legion of Mary is to effect its object is Personal Service acting under the influence of the Holy Ghost, i.e., having Divine Grace as its moving principle and support, and the Glory of [...]
The atheist professor of philosophy pauses before his class and then asks one of his new students to stand. ‘You’re a Christian, aren’t you, son?’ ‘Yes sir,’ the student says. ‘So you believe in God?’ ‘Absolutely. ‘ ‘Is God good?’ ‘Sure! God’s good.’ ‘Is God all-powerful? Can God do anything?’ ‘Yes’ ‘Are you good or [...]
(Pre-sermon) This is a good time to maybe be watching and praying, especially if you have not to this point been in the habit of going to First Friday/First Saturday, maybe making a holy hour. You don’t have to sign up at all, but it is an especially good time to spend this time alone [...]
Join Father Sretenovic at 2:30 pm in the Father Schell Hall.
ONE MINUTE EACH NIGHT This is the scariest election we as Christians have ever faced, and from the looks of the polls, the Christians aren’t voting Christian values. We all need to be on our knees. Do you believe we can take God at His word? Call upon His name, then stand back [...]
Testing will be on Sunday, March 18 in Fr. Schell Hall after the 8:00 am Mass. You need to bring Baptismal and First Holy Communion certificates with you to this test. You will also be given a dress code and sponsor information. The dress code is NOT a suggestion, it is mandatory!!!
SNOW, ANGELS and MUPPETS Ahhh yes!!! The annual ski trip to the (sometimes) snow covered peaks of Southern California!!! Last Sunday saw the departure of twenty high school students and their three chaperones to the lofty, rocky summits of Big Bear. As the three vehicles plied their way up the mountain, noses were pressed to [...]
Novena to Saint Joseph (March 10 – 18) O glorious descendant of the Kings of Judah, inheritor of the virtues of all the patriarchs. Just and happy St. Joseph, listen to my prayer. Thou art my glorious protector, and shall ever be, after Jesus and Mary, the object of my most profound veneration and confidence. [...]
By courtesy of Fr. Stephen,o.f.m. Readings: Epistle: 1 Thess 4:1-7 Gospel: Mt 17:1-9 — Traditional Calendar Dear Faithful: The Church by choosing for us this Gospel passage today wants us to join the Apostles in their experience of Christ’s Transfiguration. Our Lord wished to strengthen the faith of his Apostles for their great mission to [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
O beloved Saint Francis, gentle and poor, your obedience to God and your simple, deep love for all God’s creatures led you to the heights of heavenly perfection and turned many hearts to follow God’s will. O Holy Father Saint Francis, I ask you now to pray for me, that the Most High and [...]
For those anticipating receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Monday, April 2 in Colton at St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, this next Sunday, March 18, is a critical day. Parents must bring proof of Baptism and First Holy Communion to Father Schell Hall. If you are not in possession of these documents, [...]
Deep underground in Poland lies something remarkable but little known outside Eastern Europe . For centuries, miners have extracted salt there, but left behind things quite startling and unique. Take a look at the most unusual salt mine in the world. From the outside, Wieliczka Salt Mine doesn’t look extraordinary. It looks extremely well [...]
Homily: March 11, 2012 3rd Sunday in Lent Dear Brethren, When St Paul tells us in today’s Epistle to be imitators of God, he means Christ, for it is in Christ that God became visible and physically accessible to us. St John says, Eternal Life appeared among us, whom we have seen, our hands have [...]
Mass will be offered at 6:30 am and 8:00 am on Monday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 13.
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
The bulletin Correspondance Européenneannounced in its February 28, 2012 edition (#247) that the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary present at the battle of Lepanto has been found. “The statue of the Blessed Virgin that was on board the royal Galley commanded by Don Juan of Austria, King Philip II of Spain’s half-brother, during the [...]
ROSARY CRUSADE TOTALS FOR USA DISTRICT as of 3-15-2012: April-Sept 1,168,669 | Oct 334,340 | Nov 279,374 | Dec 277,438 January 235,880 | February 124,440 | Grand total: 2,703,011
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Today we have this wonderful scene in the gospel, and there is so much going on here that this one gospel would make food for meditation for quite a long time. Look what happens. Our Lord chooses three [...]
Testing for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place today immediately after the 8:00am Mass, in Father Schell Hall. Be sure to bring Baptismal and First Communion certificates since we will need to make copies. You will need to keep the originals as well as the Confirmation certificate when it is issued. [...]
If you’ve ever given any consideration to a switch from high-priced cable tv to satellite service, now is your very best opportunity!!! If you purchase DirectTV through Padre Pio’s online store, we will receive 10% of your monthly bill AND if only five customers sign up before March 31, Padre Pio will receive a check [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
In addition to the 8:00 am Mass on Monday, March 19 and Tuesday, March 20, a 6:30 am Mass will be offered on both days.
This Easter give the Gift of Grace, the gift your friends and relatives will bless you for. Enroll them in the Masses of Easter. Choose your cards, and then write their names down on the pads provided (Stipend just $5 per enrollment). An enrollment may be one person or a whole family; living or deceased. [...]
ATTENTION: What will you say to HIM? When you stand before Our Lord, and He asks you what you did when His Church was being violently attacked at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, what will you say to HIM? Once again, the speakers list for this Congress is like a who’s [...]
Sunday, March 25 at 2:30 pm at the Father Schell Hall
The Mass schedule for Palm Sunday (April 1) is now 7:00 am (not 8:00 am), 10:00 am, and 12:30 pm.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. There are certainly plenty of reasons today to rejoice on this fourth Sunday of Lent. For one, it is Sunday which is always good during the penitential season if we are truly practicing the penance. We are about [...]
This week is your final chance to change to DirectTV from your expensive and outdated cable provider. Investigate this opportunity by logging on to www.padrepio.acnibo.com which is the Padre Pio online store. If you sign up before March 31, the Academy will receive 10% of your monthly bill. Additionally, if you are one of only [...]
Father Stephen on March 29. Father Gabriel Tran on April 6. Fr. Tran’s address is c/o Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery, 142 Joseph Blaine Rd. Silver City, New Mexico 88061-9799.
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
6:30 am and 8:00 am on Monday, March 26 and Tuesday, March 27
We did not have our annual beginning of the calendar year meeting. It is important to note that the school calendar regarding First Holy Communion has changed. We will be having First Holy Communion on the first Saturday of the month of May which is May 5th. This will be around 8:15 a.m. Mass after [...]
“Praised be Jesus Christ!” – is the proper form for Roman Catholics : to which the answer is: “Now and forever! Amen.” Greeting Clergy and Religious the Latin form is: “Laudetur Jesus Christus!” the answer: “In Aeternum! Amen.” (These forms failed to take hold in the U.S., possibly because of a large Protestant majority.) [...]
At long last, tomorrow is the day for Confirmation in Colton. We would remind the Confirmands and their families that it will be a memorable though somewhat grueling day. You will need to leave home early in the afternoon even though the Solemn Mass begins at 5:00 pm, so there is a need to schedule [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. A couple of things today. This is what we call Passion Sunday, and it begins a period in the Church which we call Passiontide or Passion time. Tide is an old way of saying time, the time of [...]
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Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
We are proud to present the Padre Pio Academy Honor Roll for the Third Quarter of the Academic Year: A Honor Roll Grade 12 Katie Condon, Cole Hubbard, Matthew Odou, Vincent Soto, Alex Yue Grade 11 Ashley Condon Grade 10 Victoria Odou, Maggie Soto, Mark Washicko, Randy Yue Grade 9 Jane Wilkerson Grade 7 Amy [...]
A resident of Lakewood for 51 years, Dorothy passed from this life peacefully Sunday morning March 25, 2012. She is survived by her three children, Carol Moyer-Arnold, Oklahoma City, OK; Gary Bleedorn, Suquamish, WA; and Mark Bleedorn, wife Susan, Cottonwood, CA. She was blessed with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews who loved [...]
The Light of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus is His Power given to us that illuminates the dark pains of His Sufferings and Death on Good Friday. Our Lord’s Sufferings and Death, – Jesus revealed, – (Lk.24:26) were for His own and our humanity “necessary to enter into His Glory.” The sufferings and pains, [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
O Immaculate Heart of Mary, / Queen of heaven and earth and tender Mother of men, / in accordance with thy ardent wish made known at Fatima. / I consecrate to thee myself, / my brethren, my country and the whole human race./ Reign over us / and teach us how to make the [...]
Do you need a bright smile to get your day off to a great start??? Stop by the Coffee and Danish Bar in Father Schell Hall after Mass today, open again after an Easter week’s hiatus. Hot coffee, a selection of pastries, often doughnuts and lots of great company and conversation. Plus those winning smiles [...]
1. God loves him and wills her for him. 2. God loves her and wills him for her. 3. They love God and will what God wills. Three Reasons to Stay Married: 1. God is unchanging, can not deny Himself, and never takes back His gifts. 2. He is God’s gift to her; [...]
Caritas enim Christi urget nos! Hear, O Israel: the Lord thy God is one God. And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart and with thy whole soul and with thy whole mind and with thy whole strength! Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself! (St. Mark11:29-31) The first [...]
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In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Well, I’ll say something very briefly first about the fact that this week we will find out what is going on once and for all, hopefully, between Rome and the Society of St. Pius X. I am not going [...]
If you are handy with needles and yarn or thread or if you can make a small donation for yarn or fabric, you can make a difference in a parishioner’s life. Pick up a Hearth and Home form in the back of the Chapel. Contact Rita Jakel at 714.538.6164 or rjakel@sbcglobal.net to get involved. The [...]
PANCAKE BREAKFAST CANCELED Due to the coincidence of a large number of spring social events at the Chapel and school and hall, today’s PANCAKE BREAKFAST has been CANCELED. Our refrigerators overfloweth and simply cannot accommodate the eggs, sausage and bacon which we must have on hand for preparation of the breakfast. We apologize for any [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
Mass will be offered on Monday, April 23 and Tuesday, April 24 at 6:30 am and 8:00 am.
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
To know the Catholic religion, to respect it, to love it, to avoid diligently that which it prohibits, to fulfill exactly that which it commands. To believe in God, to hope in Him, to love Him, to pray often to Him, to thank Him, to praise Him, to adore Him, to fear Him, to submit [...]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. There are many people that because of the circumstances of their lives or the times we live in or whatnot, feel that if there is a God, He can’t possibly care about them. They may vaguely believe in Jesus, [...]
Mass will be offered on Monday, April 30 at 6:30 am and 8:00 am, and on Tuesday, May 1 at 8:00 am and 7:00 pm.
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St. Philomena First Tuesday Devotions will be held in our Chapel on Tuesday, May 1st at 6:30 p.m. beginning with the Rosary, then Holy Mass at 7:00 pm, recitation of the Little Crown of St. Philomena (chaplet), and Litany to St. Philomena. Devotions will conclude with a blessing with a first class relic of St. [...]
The Scholastic Aptitude Tests recently came once again to visit our little island of academic sanity. Predictably our students scored consistently higher than their worldly counterparts, partly because they are sharper than a fistful of #2 pencils and partly because of rumors concerning that legendary hick’ry stick in the principal’s office. Be that as it [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
Knick knacks, paddy whacks, a bone to give your dog and just about anything else you can imagine is bound to be available at the next scheduled YARD SALE, Saturday, July 14. Held on the front lawn, it will be hard to miss as our avaricious shoppers greedily pick through stacks of clothes, shoes, tools, [...]
Day I O Mary Most Holy, powerful help of all those who have recourse with confidence to the throne of thy mercy; hear the prayers of this poor sinner who implores thy help to avoid sin and the occasions of sin. Hail Mary; Glory be to the Father. Mary, Help of Christians, Pray [...]
Modesty in Church Out of respect to Our Lord, we beg all to appear in church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads must be covered; no slacks or pants, low cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and respect for the House of [...]
The Padre Pio Academy Yard Sale originally scheduled for June 2nd has been moved to Saturday, July 14.
Today’s gospel actually seems out of order in a sense, because the gospel today is from St. John’s gospel, Chapter 16, verses 5 through 14. Last week’s gospel was the same chapter, St. John’s gospel, verses 16 through 24. So, this gospel actually comes before last week’s, but it is all a part of what [...]
When someone mentions “pancake breakfast” in these parts, our supporters come from far and wide. Last week we made over $500 with the promise of flapjacks, sausage and coffee. Probably the best facet of these “chuck wagons” though, is the opportunity to sit down with fellow parishioners and have a nice Sunday morning chat. If you haven’t stopped [...]
