Devotions
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All are invited to the First Friday and First Saturday devotions each month.. Come join us for 8:15am Mass on Friday and/or Saturday.
Devotional prayers in the main church will follow Mass both days until 9:30am and will include a rosary and meditation time.
Reconciliation is also availableon Saturday, beginning after Mass.
The First Friday devotion and the First Saturday devotion are both reparatory devotions in the Catholic Church that arose from separate private revelations. The First Friday devotion is associated with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, while the First Saturday devotion is associated with the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Incidentally, these are two of the most widely popular devotions to Jesus and Mary.
Both devotions involve receiving Holy Communion on a certain number of consecutive first Fridays or first Saturdays of the month. You can think of it almost like a novena which is prayed on consecutive days for a particular intention, but instead, these devotions are performed on consecutive months for the particular intention of reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, respectively.
The devotions are similar in that they call on the faithful to "stand in the gap" by doing penance for sinners, and both give a special promise of Divine assistance at the hour of death, that is, the promise of dying in a state of grace and therefore obtaining heaven.
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Holy Spirit CCLI License #1714502 Licensing License #U3496
PRAYERS TO FOLLOW FIRST FRIDAY MASS
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
O saving Victim, open wide
The gate of heaven to us below.
Our foes press on from every side;
Your aid supply, your strength bestow.
To your great name be endless praise,
Immortal Godhead, One in Three;
O grant us endless length of days
In our true native land with thee. Amen.
O salutaris Hostia
Quae caeli pandis ostium;
Bella premunt hostilia,
Da robur, fer auxillium.
Uni trinoque Domino
Sit sempiterna gloria,
Qui vitam sine termino
Nobis donet in patria. Amen
OPENING SONG
“Hail Most Merciful Heart of Jesus”
By: Donna Cori Gibson
Hail Most Merciful Heart of Jesus,
Hail living fountain of all grace,
Our soul’s shelter, our only refuge,
The light of hope issued for our race.
Hail open wound of your Sacred Heart,
From which the rays of Mercy come,
From which was given us to draw life,
With the vessel of trust alone.
Hail throne of mercy, Lamb of God,
Who gave your life, sacrificed for me,
Before whom my soul is humbled daily,
Living in faith profound with Thee.
CCLI license #1714502
OPENING PRAYER
O JESUS I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings, all that this day may bring, for the love of God, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for all the sins committed against the Sacred Heart.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS (Crucifix)
OPENING PRAYER (First bead)
You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us (1319).
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of mercy for us, I trust in You! (three times)
Say the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Apostles Creed
(Group of three beads)
OUR FATHER
V: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
R: Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
V: Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
R: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
APOSTLES’ CREED
V: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended to the dead; on the third day He rose again.
He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from hence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.R: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen.
ON THE ONE BEAD BEFORE EACH DECADE
V: Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ
R: In atonement for our sins and those of the whole world
ON THE TEN BEADS OF EACH DECADE
V: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion
R: Have Mercy on us and on the whole world
CONCLUSION
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world (three times) (476)
PRAYER
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion-inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your Holy Will, which is Love and Mercy itself. (950)
ACT OF CONSECRATION AND REPARATION TO THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Most loving, Sacred Heart of Jesus! I adore you; I give you my heart and offer to you all that I am and that I possess; I consecrate myself wholly to you; my soul with all its faculties, my body with all its senses, my heart with all its affections, my mind with all its intellect, desiring all things to honor, love, and glorify you, especially in the Holy Eucharist; in atonement for my own sins as well as in reparation for all the offenses that are committed against you in the sacrament of your love, and finally in humble supplication, that I may henceforth be faithful to you; that I may please you in thought, word, and deed, that I may suffer in patience and in perfect resignation to your Holy Will, that I may become like to you in meekness and humility, that I may persevere in your love and bless you with the saints and angels in eternity.
We beseech you also, O good Jesus, by your Sacred Heart, overflowing with sweetness and mercy, to bless our Holy Father, the Pope, and our Holy Mother, the Church; to take under your special protection this parish, Holy Spirit Parish at Geist, our homes, our country, our leaders, our legislators, our bishops, our priests, our deacons, and all Religious Orders. We recommend to you all our concerns, our friends, relatives, benefactors, and all those who have asked us to pray for them; those who are sick and those who are dying, and all who are under any affliction. Cast an eye of compassion on obstinate sinners, and unbelievers. Give eternal rest to the faithful departed. Amen.
CLOSING PRAYER:
THE LITANY OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven,
Have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
Have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit
Have mercy on us
Holy Trinity, one God
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, one with the eternal Word
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, infinite in majesty
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, aflame with love for us
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, source of justice and love
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, wellspring of all virtue
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, worthy of all praise
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, treasure house of wisdom and knowledge
Have Mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, in whom there dwells the fullness of God
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, from whose fullness we have all received
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, desire of the eternal hills
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, generous to all who turn to you
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, atonement for our sins
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with insults
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, broken for our sins
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, pierced by a lance
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, victim of our sins
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, salvation of all who trust in you
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, hope of all who die in you
Have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints
Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
Have mercy on us
Jesus, gentle and humble of heart
Touch our hearts and make them like your own
LET US PRAY
Father, we rejoice in the gifts of love we have received from the heart of Jesus your Son. Open our hearts to share His life and continue to bless us with His love. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
ROSARY
BENEDICTION
Down in adoration falling,
This great Sacrament we hail;
Over ancient forms of worship
Newer rites of grace prevail;
Faith will tell us Christ is present,
When our human senses fail.
To the everlasting Father,
And the Son who made us free,
And the Spirit, God proceeding
From them Each eternally,
Be salvation, honor, blessing,
Might and endless majesty. Amen.
Tantum ergo Sacramentum
Veneremur cernui,
Et antiquum documentum
Novo cedat ritui;
Praestet fides supplementum
Sensuum defectfui.
Genitori Gentioque
Laus et jubilatio,
Salus, honor, virtus quoque
Sit et benedictio;
Procedenti ab utroque
Compar sit laudatio. Amen.
Priest/Deacon: You have given them Bread from heaven (P.T. Alleluia)
Congregation: Having all sweetness within it (P.T. Alleluia)
DIVINE PRAISES
Blessed be God.
Blessed be his holy name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man.
Blessed be the name of Jesus.
Blessed be his most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be his most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the most holy sacrament of the altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy.
Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, virgin and Mother.
Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints.
Amen.
REPOSITION
Holy God, we praise thy name;
Lord of all, we bow before thee;
All on earth they scepter claim;
All in heaven above adore thee.
Infinite they vast domain,
Everlasting is thy reign!
Hark, the loud celestial hymn;
Angel choirs above are raising;
Cherubim and Seraphim,
In unceasing chorus praising,
Fill the heavens with sweet accord:
"Holy, holy, holy, Lord!"
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Holy Spirit CCLI License #1714502 Licensing License #U3496
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION
OPENING PRAYER:
Come Holy Spirit. Come by the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Your most beloved spouse. (Three times)
ROSARY: JOYFUL MYSTERIES: INTENTION / FRUIT OF THE MYSTERY / REPARATION
THE ANNUNCIATION
– For Peace in our Hearts & For the Pope and his intentions / Humility / Reparations for blasphemies against the Immaculate Conception
THE VISITATION
-- For Peace & Unity in our Families, in our Communities and in our Country & Healing of Divisions / Love of Neighbor / Reparations for blasphemies against Mary’s Perpetual Virginity
THE BIRTH OF JESUS
– For Protection of our US Military, Firefighters, Police, Health Care Professionals and all First Responders; and Protection of Christians & The Innocent throughout the world / Poverty of Spirit / Reparations for blasphemies against Mary’s Divine Maternity
THE PRESENTATION
– For an end to terrorism and hatred / Obedience / Reparations for indifference or hatred fostered in children toward The Virgin Mary. May she be loved.
FINDING THE CHILD JESUS IN THE TEMPLE
-- For Peace and Unity in the Whole World and conversion of hearts to Love / Joy in Finding Jesus / Reparations for insults to or destruction of Mary’s Holy Images. May her images be honored.
MEDITATION ON THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY AND THE FRUIT OF EACH MYSTERY: 15 MINUTES (chime will sound each minute to help facilitate though all 15 mysteries)
Baptism of Jesus-Openness to the Holy Spirit
Wedding Feast at Cana-To Jesus through Mary
Proclaiming the Kingdom-Repentance/Trust
The Transfiguration-Desire for Holiness
Institution of the Eucharist-Adoration
Agony in the Garden-Sorrow for sins
The Scourging at the Pillar-Purity
The Crowning with Thorns-Courage
The Carrying of the Cross-Patience
The Crucifixion-Perseverance
The Resurrection-Faith
The Ascension-Hope
Descent of the Holy Spirit-Love of God
Assumption of Mary-Grace of a Happy Death
Coronation of Mary-Trust in Mary’s Intercession
Act of Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (please kneel)
O Most Holy Virgin and our beloved Mother, we listen with grief to the complaints of the Immaculate Heart, surrounded with the thorns which ungrateful humanity place therein at every moment with blasphemies and ingratitude. Moved by the ardent desire of loving thee as our Mother and of promoting a true devotion to thy Immaculate Heart, we kneel at thy feet to prove the sorrow we feel for the grief they cause thee and to atone by means of our prayers and sacrifices for the offenses with which they return thy tender love. Obtain for them and for us the pardon of so many sins. A word from thee will obtain grace and forgiveness for all. Hasten, O Lady, the conversion of sinners that they may love Jesus and cease to offend God, already so much offended, and thus avoid eternal punishment. Turn thy eyes of mercy towards us so that henceforth we may love God with all our heart while on earth and enjoy Him forever in Heaven. Ame
Closing Prayer: Litany of Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima,
Pray for our dear country.Our Lady of Fatima,
Sanctify our clergy.Our Lady of Fatima,
Make our Catholics more fervent.Our Lady of Fatima,
Guide and inspire those who govern us.Our Lady of Fatima,
Cure the sick who confide in thee.Our Lady of Fatima,
Console the sorrowful who trust in thee.Our Lady of Fatima,
Help those who invoke thine aid.Our Lady of Fatima,
Deliver us from all dangers.Our Lady of Fatima,
Help us to resist temptation.Our Lady of Fatima,
Obtain for us all we lovingly ask of thee.Our Lady of Fatima,
Make our family life holy.Our Lady of Fatima,
Help those who are dear to us.Our Lady of Fatima,
Bring back to the right road our erring brothers and sistersOur Lady of Fatima,
Give us back our ancient fervor.Our Lady of Fatima,
Obtain for us pardon of our manifold sins and offenses.Our Lady of Fatima,
Bring all people to the feet of thy Divine Child.Our Lady of Fatima,
Obtain peace for the world.O Mary conceived without sin,
Pray for us who have recourse to thee.Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Pray for us now and at the hour of our death.Let us pray
O God of infinite goodness and mercy, fill our hearts with a great confidence in Thy most holy Mother, whom we invoke under the title of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and grant us by her most powerful intercession all the graces, spiritual and temporal, which we need. Through Christ our Lord, Amen
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