Masses being said for our new president
A note from my Mother:
"If you are like me, you are somewhat concerned about the results of the recent election and the future of our country in terms of the protection of the most vulnerable and innocent life among us. Here is one little thing we can all do to have a positive impact. I hope you will join this grassroots effort. It has been exciting to see the Mass list grow and encouraging to read the enthusiastic responses from people throughout the country. We currently have secured nearly 150 Masses in 36 States and 7 countries for this intention.
WHO: A few faithful Catholics. (Anyone can do this: stay-at-home moms, singles, retired people, students--anyone.)
WHAT: Have a Mass said on Inauguration Day for our new president “that he will have a conversion of heart and work to protect the dignity of all human life.” Consider that St. Leonard of Port Maurice said that one Mass offered before death may be more profitable than many after it, and St. Anslem affirmed this.
WHEN: Tuesday January 20, 2009 Inauguration Day
WHERE: Throughout our country in as many Catholic churches as possible.
WHY: Because offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for an intention is very powerful. (Please see my story below.)
HOW: Simply call your local parish and ask to reserve January 20th for your intention. The usual stipend is $10. (Many priests will be glad to offer the Mass for this intention without the usual stipend--just ask.)
Time is of the essence. It is getting more difficult to secure Mass Intentions for the specific date: 1/20/09. But there are still options. You can either ask for the closest date available or if you know your pastor to be zealously pro-life, you can talk to him directly and he may be willing to change the intention schedule, if at all possible.
Also, consider that the following places are not booked as early: convents, abbeys, monasteries, retirement homes for priests and nuns, hospitals, nursing homes, and college campuses. (The main campus churches are probably already booked, but the dorm Mass intentions are generally more available and flexible.). But many parishes are still making room for our intention in their schedules, so don’t hesitate to ask. I have had good success sending out e-mails to specific priests that I know to be ardently pro-life. I also have had wonderful responses from convents this past week.
Then post the Mass location, date, and time to the blog. Next week, we will send out an e-mail inviting Catholics around the country to attend a Mass in their local area. So, it would be great to secure more Masses in all states so that more people would have the opportunity to attend a Mass locally.
But now, let me share the inspiration behind this idea.
A young friend of ours owns a shop. One day a gentleman came in and said that, as a Jew, he was offended by the crucifix that she had hanging there. They got into a long discussion/debate and when they parted she said, "You pray for me and I will pray for you." Later she shared this story with her family and her younger, teen-age sister decided to have a Mass offered for the intention of this man's conversion. Six months later the shop-owner was entering the cathedral and this man was leaving the church. He said, "Do you remember me? I am becoming a Catholic."
This story of one simple act inspired me and helped me to realize the profound impact of a Mass offered for the conversion of heart."
ONGOING ROSTER
146 Masses in 36 States, Washington DC; Rome, Italy; Fatima, Portugal; the Dominican Republic; Haiti, India; and Calgary, AB, Canada.
Alabama (AL)
Gulf Shores, AL: retired priest (private Mass)
Alaska (AK)
Arizona (AZ)
Coolidge, AZ: St. James’
Arkansas (AR)
Cherokee Village, AR: St. Michael's Church
California (CA)
El Cajon, CA: St. Ephrem’s
Newport, CA: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: San Francisco Solano’s
San Bernadino, CA: Our Lady of the Assumption
Santa Paula, CA: TAC (St. Thomas Aquinas College)
Vina, CA: Abbey of New Clairvaux
Colorado (CO)
Littleton, CO: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Connecticut (CT)
West Hartford, CT: St. Thomas the Apostle’s (6 AM and Noon)
Delaware (DE)
Florida (FL)
Deltona, FL: Our Lady of the Lakes
St Petersburg, FL: St. Raphael’s
Sebastian, FL: St. Sebastian’s (Jan. 23)
Georgia (GA)
Canton, GA: Our Lady of Lasalette’s
Hawaii (HI)
Honolulu, HI: Father Damien’s on Aliamanu Military Reservation
Idaho (ID)
Illinois (IL)
Alton, IL: St Mary's of the Immaculate Conception (6:30 AM)
DeKalb, IL: Christ the Teacher Parish, Northern Illinois University
Westmont, IL: Holy Trinity
Indiana (IN)
Montgomery, IN: St. Peter’s
Notre Dame, IN: Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Date TBA)
Iowa (IA)
Iowa City, IA: St. Mary’s
Sioux City, IA: Carmelite Monastery
Kansas (KS)
Concordia, KS: Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Jan. 22 at 7:15 AM)
Dodge City, KS: Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Garden City, KS: St. Dominic’s
Kentucky (KY)
Morganfield, KY: St. Ann’s
Russellville, KY: Sacred Heart
Louisiana (LA)
Maine (ME)
Maryland (MD)
Rockville, MD: St. Mary’s (7 AM)
Massachusetts (MA)
Michigan (MI)
Ann Arbor, MI: Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist
Livonia, MI: St. Michael's
Michigan City, MI: St. Stanislaus Kostka’a (7 AM)
St. Clair, MI: St. Mary's
Troy MI Elizabeth Ann Seton
Minnesota (MN)
Alexandria, MN: St. Mary’s
Crookston, MN: Diocese of Crookston Chancery
Crookston, MN: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Crookston, MN: Villa St. Vincent
Greenbush, MN: Blessed Sacrament
Jordon, MN: St. Patrick’s (Friday Jan. 16)
Rochester, MN: Pax Christi
St. Paul, MN: St. Agnes’ (Date TBA)
Mississippi (MS)
Missouri (MO)
Kansas City, MO: Our Lady of Good Counsel
Montana (MT)
Great Falls, MT - Our Lady of Lourdes
Great Falls, MT - Blessed Sacrament
Belt, MT- St. Marks
Columbus, MT - St. Mary's
Nebraska (NE)
McCook, NE: St. Patrick Church (8:00 A.M. Elementary School Mass)
Omaha, NE: St. Margaret Mary’s
Schuyler NE: Benedictine Mission House
Nevada (NV)
New Hampshire (NH)
New Jersey (NJ)
Buena Borough, NJ: Queen of Angels Parish
New Mexico (NM)
Roy, Mosquero, and Wagon Mound, NM:
New York (NY)
NYC, NY: Church of Notre Dame (Jan. 19)
North Carolina (NC)
North Dakota (ND)
Beach, ND: St. John’s
Belfield/South Heart, ND: St. Mary’s/St. Bernards
Bismarck, ND: Fr. Richter
Bismarck, ND: Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (both 6:45 and 8 AM)
and (8 AM on Jan. 22)
Bowman, ND: St. Charles’ (Jan. 20)
and several more (which will be offered close to 1/20)
Carrington, ND: Sacred Heart
Dickinson, ND: St. Patrick's
Fargo, ND: Sts. Anne and Joachim (12:10 PM)
Fargo, ND:
Fargo, ND: St. Mary’s Cathedral
Glenburn, ND: St. Philomena’s
Grand Forks, ND: UND Newman Center
Grand Forks, ND: St. Mary’s (2 Masses)
Hankinson, ND: St. Francis Convent
Hebron, ND: St. Ann’s
Karlsruhe, ND: Sts. Peter & Paul
Lamoure, ND: Holy Rosary Church (830 AM)
Lidgerwood, ND: St. Boniface’s
Linton, ND: St. Anthony’s
Mandan, ND: Christ the King (8:00 AM)
Mandan, ND: (Jan. 19-private Mass)
Mantador, ND: Sts. Peter and Paul
Minot, ND: St. Leo’s
Minot, ND: (Jan. 19-private Mass)
New England, ND: St. Mary’s
New Rockford, ND: St. John’s
Park River, ND: St. Mary’s
Richardton, ND: Assumption Abbey (2)
Richardton, ND: St. Mary’s
Rugby, ND: Little Flower’s
Valley City, ND: Maryvale-Sisters of the Presentation Convent
Valley City, ND: St. Catherine’s
Warsaw, ND: St. Gianna Maternity Home
Williston, ND: St. Joseph’s
Ohio (OH)
Dayton, OH: listed as Special Intention
Columbus, OH: Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Oklahoma (OK)
Oregon (OR)
Beaverton, OR: St. John Vianney Retirement Center
Hillsboro, OR: St. Matthew’s
Joseph, OR: St. Katherine's
La Grande, OR: Our Lady of the Valley
Portland, OR: (private Mass)
Portland, OR: Holy Rosary
Sherwood, OR: St. Francis’
Pennsylvania (PA)
Mars, PA: St. Kilian’s (Jan. 18)
Pittsburg, PA: Seraphic Mass Association
Rhode Island (RI)
North Kingstown, RI: St. Frances de Sales’
South Carolina (SC)
Rock Hill, SC: St. Anne's
South Dakota (SD)
Aberdeen, SD (2 Masses)
Redfield, SN: Sacred Heart
Sioux Falls, SD: Holy Spirit Parish
Tennessee (TN)
Texas (TX)
Houston, TX: nine Masses at various parishes
Rio Grande City: The Benedictine Monastery of the Good Shepherd
Utah (UT)
Salt Lake City, UT: The Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Vermont (VT)
Westfield, VT: Immaculate Heart of Mary, Benedictine Monastery
Virginia (VA)
Washington (WA)
Bremerton, WA: Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Fr. Lappe
Camas, WA: St. Thomas Aquinas’
Federal Way, WA: Pasisades Retreat House
Seattle, WA: Sacred Heart, Fr. Konen (2)
Vancouver, WA: Holy Redeemer
Vancouver, WA: St. James’
West Virginia (WV)
Wisconsin (WI)
Appleton, WI: St. Pius X’s (1/8/09)
Mt. Horeb, WI: St. Ignatius’ (5:30 PM)
Seymour, WI: St. John the Baptist’s
Wyoming (WY)
Cody, WY: St. Anthony of Padua
Evanston, WY: St. Mary Magdalen’s
Kemmerer, WY: St. Patrick’s
Thermopolis, WY: St. Francis’
Washington D.C.
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Date TBA)
(Private Mass) Fr. Jim Steffes, STL, Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations @ USCCB
Dominican Republic
Calgary, AB, Canada; St. James’ (7 PM)
Haiti; Missionaries of Charity
India (3) and several more from Bangalore, India
Rome, Italy
Fatima, Portugal: Parish Church of the Seers of Fatima
This grassroots Inauguration Day Mass Intention project is being promoted . . .
on AM 1370 in Grand Forks.
in Fargo Diocese paper, New Earth, December issue
by the Sisters of the Monastery of the Good Shepherd in Rio Grande City
by Human Life PAC of WA State
by USCCB Respect Life Committee
by Lighthouse Catholic Media
by History Links-Integrated Learning for Catholic Families
by Crookston Diocese’s Office of Christian Service
by Fr. John Hampsch & the Claretian Teaching Ministry
by Mary’s Touch radio show
"If you are like me, you are somewhat concerned about the results of the recent election and the future of our country in terms of the protection of the most vulnerable and innocent life among us. Here is one little thing we can all do to have a positive impact. I hope you will join this grassroots effort. It has been exciting to see the Mass list grow and encouraging to read the enthusiastic responses from people throughout the country. We currently have secured nearly 150 Masses in 36 States and 7 countries for this intention.
WHO: A few faithful Catholics. (Anyone can do this: stay-at-home moms, singles, retired people, students--anyone.)
WHAT: Have a Mass said on Inauguration Day for our new president “that he will have a conversion of heart and work to protect the dignity of all human life.” Consider that St. Leonard of Port Maurice said that one Mass offered before death may be more profitable than many after it, and St. Anslem affirmed this.
WHEN: Tuesday January 20, 2009 Inauguration Day
WHERE: Throughout our country in as many Catholic churches as possible.
WHY: Because offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for an intention is very powerful. (Please see my story below.)
HOW: Simply call your local parish and ask to reserve January 20th for your intention. The usual stipend is $10. (Many priests will be glad to offer the Mass for this intention without the usual stipend--just ask.)
Time is of the essence. It is getting more difficult to secure Mass Intentions for the specific date: 1/20/09. But there are still options. You can either ask for the closest date available or if you know your pastor to be zealously pro-life, you can talk to him directly and he may be willing to change the intention schedule, if at all possible.
Also, consider that the following places are not booked as early: convents, abbeys, monasteries, retirement homes for priests and nuns, hospitals, nursing homes, and college campuses. (The main campus churches are probably already booked, but the dorm Mass intentions are generally more available and flexible.). But many parishes are still making room for our intention in their schedules, so don’t hesitate to ask. I have had good success sending out e-mails to specific priests that I know to be ardently pro-life. I also have had wonderful responses from convents this past week.
Then post the Mass location, date, and time to the blog. Next week, we will send out an e-mail inviting Catholics around the country to attend a Mass in their local area. So, it would be great to secure more Masses in all states so that more people would have the opportunity to attend a Mass locally.
But now, let me share the inspiration behind this idea.
A young friend of ours owns a shop. One day a gentleman came in and said that, as a Jew, he was offended by the crucifix that she had hanging there. They got into a long discussion/debate and when they parted she said, "You pray for me and I will pray for you." Later she shared this story with her family and her younger, teen-age sister decided to have a Mass offered for the intention of this man's conversion. Six months later the shop-owner was entering the cathedral and this man was leaving the church. He said, "Do you remember me? I am becoming a Catholic."
This story of one simple act inspired me and helped me to realize the profound impact of a Mass offered for the conversion of heart."
ONGOING ROSTER
146 Masses in 36 States, Washington DC; Rome, Italy; Fatima, Portugal; the Dominican Republic; Haiti, India; and Calgary, AB, Canada.
Alabama (AL)
Gulf Shores, AL: retired priest (private Mass)
Alaska (AK)
Arizona (AZ)
Coolidge, AZ: St. James’
Arkansas (AR)
Cherokee Village, AR: St. Michael's Church
California (CA)
El Cajon, CA: St. Ephrem’s
Newport, CA: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: San Francisco Solano’s
San Bernadino, CA: Our Lady of the Assumption
Santa Paula, CA: TAC (St. Thomas Aquinas College)
Vina, CA: Abbey of New Clairvaux
Colorado (CO)
Littleton, CO: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Connecticut (CT)
West Hartford, CT: St. Thomas the Apostle’s (6 AM and Noon)
Delaware (DE)
Florida (FL)
Deltona, FL: Our Lady of the Lakes
St Petersburg, FL: St. Raphael’s
Sebastian, FL: St. Sebastian’s (Jan. 23)
Georgia (GA)
Canton, GA: Our Lady of Lasalette’s
Hawaii (HI)
Honolulu, HI: Father Damien’s on Aliamanu Military Reservation
Idaho (ID)
Illinois (IL)
Alton, IL: St Mary's of the Immaculate Conception (6:30 AM)
DeKalb, IL: Christ the Teacher Parish, Northern Illinois University
Westmont, IL: Holy Trinity
Indiana (IN)
Montgomery, IN: St. Peter’s
Notre Dame, IN: Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Date TBA)
Iowa (IA)
Iowa City, IA: St. Mary’s
Sioux City, IA: Carmelite Monastery
Kansas (KS)
Concordia, KS: Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Jan. 22 at 7:15 AM)
Dodge City, KS: Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Garden City, KS: St. Dominic’s
Kentucky (KY)
Morganfield, KY: St. Ann’s
Russellville, KY: Sacred Heart
Louisiana (LA)
Maine (ME)
Maryland (MD)
Rockville, MD: St. Mary’s (7 AM)
Massachusetts (MA)
Michigan (MI)
Ann Arbor, MI: Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist
Livonia, MI: St. Michael's
Michigan City, MI: St. Stanislaus Kostka’a (7 AM)
St. Clair, MI: St. Mary's
Troy MI Elizabeth Ann Seton
Minnesota (MN)
Alexandria, MN: St. Mary’s
Crookston, MN: Diocese of Crookston Chancery
Crookston, MN: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Crookston, MN: Villa St. Vincent
Greenbush, MN: Blessed Sacrament
Jordon, MN: St. Patrick’s (Friday Jan. 16)
Rochester, MN: Pax Christi
St. Paul, MN: St. Agnes’ (Date TBA)
Mississippi (MS)
Missouri (MO)
Kansas City, MO: Our Lady of Good Counsel
Montana (MT)
Great Falls, MT - Our Lady of Lourdes
Great Falls, MT - Blessed Sacrament
Belt, MT- St. Marks
Columbus, MT - St. Mary's
Nebraska (NE)
McCook, NE: St. Patrick Church (8:00 A.M. Elementary School Mass)
Omaha, NE: St. Margaret Mary’s
Schuyler NE: Benedictine Mission House
Nevada (NV)
New Hampshire (NH)
New Jersey (NJ)
Buena Borough, NJ: Queen of Angels Parish
New Mexico (NM)
Roy, Mosquero, and Wagon Mound, NM:
New York (NY)
NYC, NY: Church of Notre Dame (Jan. 19)
North Carolina (NC)
North Dakota (ND)
Beach, ND: St. John’s
Belfield/South Heart, ND: St. Mary’s/St. Bernards
Bismarck, ND: Fr. Richter
Bismarck, ND: Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (both 6:45 and 8 AM)
and (8 AM on Jan. 22)
Bowman, ND: St. Charles’ (Jan. 20)
and several more (which will be offered close to 1/20)
Carrington, ND: Sacred Heart
Dickinson, ND: St. Patrick's
Fargo, ND: Sts. Anne and Joachim (12:10 PM)
Fargo, ND:
Fargo, ND: St. Mary’s Cathedral
Glenburn, ND: St. Philomena’s
Grand Forks, ND: UND Newman Center
Grand Forks, ND: St. Mary’s (2 Masses)
Hankinson, ND: St. Francis Convent
Hebron, ND: St. Ann’s
Karlsruhe, ND: Sts. Peter & Paul
Lamoure, ND: Holy Rosary Church (830 AM)
Lidgerwood, ND: St. Boniface’s
Linton, ND: St. Anthony’s
Mandan, ND: Christ the King (8:00 AM)
Mandan, ND: (Jan. 19-private Mass)
Mantador, ND: Sts. Peter and Paul
Minot, ND: St. Leo’s
Minot, ND: (Jan. 19-private Mass)
New England, ND: St. Mary’s
New Rockford, ND: St. John’s
Park River, ND: St. Mary’s
Richardton, ND: Assumption Abbey (2)
Richardton, ND: St. Mary’s
Rugby, ND: Little Flower’s
Valley City, ND: Maryvale-Sisters of the Presentation Convent
Valley City, ND: St. Catherine’s
Warsaw, ND: St. Gianna Maternity Home
Williston, ND: St. Joseph’s
Ohio (OH)
Dayton, OH: listed as Special Intention
Columbus, OH: Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Oklahoma (OK)
Oregon (OR)
Beaverton, OR: St. John Vianney Retirement Center
Hillsboro, OR: St. Matthew’s
Joseph, OR: St. Katherine's
La Grande, OR: Our Lady of the Valley
Portland, OR: (private Mass)
Portland, OR: Holy Rosary
Sherwood, OR: St. Francis’
Pennsylvania (PA)
Mars, PA: St. Kilian’s (Jan. 18)
Pittsburg, PA: Seraphic Mass Association
Rhode Island (RI)
North Kingstown, RI: St. Frances de Sales’
South Carolina (SC)
Rock Hill, SC: St. Anne's
South Dakota (SD)
Aberdeen, SD (2 Masses)
Redfield, SN: Sacred Heart
Sioux Falls, SD: Holy Spirit Parish
Tennessee (TN)
Texas (TX)
Houston, TX: nine Masses at various parishes
Rio Grande City: The Benedictine Monastery of the Good Shepherd
Utah (UT)
Salt Lake City, UT: The Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Vermont (VT)
Westfield, VT: Immaculate Heart of Mary, Benedictine Monastery
Virginia (VA)
Washington (WA)
Bremerton, WA: Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Fr. Lappe
Camas, WA: St. Thomas Aquinas’
Federal Way, WA: Pasisades Retreat House
Seattle, WA: Sacred Heart, Fr. Konen (2)
Vancouver, WA: Holy Redeemer
Vancouver, WA: St. James’
West Virginia (WV)
Wisconsin (WI)
Appleton, WI: St. Pius X’s (1/8/09)
Mt. Horeb, WI: St. Ignatius’ (5:30 PM)
Seymour, WI: St. John the Baptist’s
Wyoming (WY)
Cody, WY: St. Anthony of Padua
Evanston, WY: St. Mary Magdalen’s
Kemmerer, WY: St. Patrick’s
Thermopolis, WY: St. Francis’
Washington D.C.
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Date TBA)
(Private Mass) Fr. Jim Steffes, STL, Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations @ USCCB
Dominican Republic
Calgary, AB, Canada; St. James’ (7 PM)
Haiti; Missionaries of Charity
India (3) and several more from Bangalore, India
Rome, Italy
Fatima, Portugal: Parish Church of the Seers of Fatima
This grassroots Inauguration Day Mass Intention project is being promoted . . .
on AM 1370 in Grand Forks.
in Fargo Diocese paper, New Earth, December issue
by the Sisters of the Monastery of the Good Shepherd in Rio Grande City
by Human Life PAC of WA State
by USCCB Respect Life Committee
by Lighthouse Catholic Media
by History Links-Integrated Learning for Catholic Families
by Crookston Diocese’s Office of Christian Service
by Fr. John Hampsch & the Claretian Teaching Ministry
by Mary’s Touch radio show