We were back at St. Stephen's Church for First Saturday Mass. Fr. John heard Confessions prior to Mass yesterday and today. The Mass was dedicated to our Blessed Mother. Afterwards, there was Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and a Holy Hour. During this Holy Hour, Father John led us in entire Rosary. That means, we prayed all 20 Mysteries of the Rosary. We alternated with English and Spanish. Following the completion of the Holy Rosary recitation, we prayed the Litany of Loreto. The Holy Hour was completed with Benediction. After Father left the altar, the Hispanic women led in the singing of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Madre de Dios... So beautiful!
To learn more about the First Saturday Devotion, please visit Catholic Tradition However, please use caution as this site links refers to the Fatima Crusader.
2 comments:
That is really lovely, sadly our parish does not do anything remotely like this.
Thanks for sharing pictures of the parish, very beautiful.
I hope the new pastor continues with these devotions Alexandra.
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