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9 Months 4 Life:  March 25 to December 25 Prayer for the  Nine Months for Life   from Annunciation Day to Christmas “Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of [baby’s name] the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.” - Prayer of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Updated, polished website   Little Handmaids of Our Sorrowful Mother! www.sorrowfulmother.net Daily Lenten teachings. You will find today's teaching on our homepage at  www.sorrowfulmother.net ,  and if you hover over the word Home in the left-hand menu, you will see 2 small rectangles slide out to the side. Hovering, for those who like me are not real computer literate, means that you simply place the cursor over the word, and on the side you will see Lent 2014 and also the name of a book by Pope Francis. Click on the one you would like to read first. The book is a very quick, simple read, with charming photos of Pope Francis.

" In a world like this,  media  can help us to feel closer to one another, creating a sense of the unity of the human family which can in turn inspire solidarity and serious efforts to ensure a more dignified life for all... The Church needs to be concerned for, and present in, the  world of communication , in order to dialogue with people today and to help them encounter Christ... accompanying everyone along the way...as we seek to share with others the beauty of God."  –2014 MESSAGE OF  POPE FRANCIS  FOR THE 48TH  WORLD COMMUNICATIONS  DAY

Catholic Bible Encounter Sponsored by: The Legion of Mary What does the Catholic Church teach about God? Presenter:  Fr. Antonio O. Moreno Location:  St. Joseph Catholic Church Start Date:  4 April 2014 – Friday’s  of the Month Devotion:  6:00 p.m.  Rosary by the Legion of Mary - Parish Hall Presentation:  6:30 p.m.  – Parish Hall Fellowship:  7:30 p.m.  (potluck finger food) All Catholic 18 years and older are welcome – Teens, Single Young Adults and Married couples rekindle your Catholic faith.  Join Fr. Antonio Moreno and the Legion of Mary in the Catholic Church’s New Evangelization. Legion of Mary Bible Study Friday Evening -6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall Schedule of Events: 4 April  – “The Water I shall Give”   (Jn. 4:5-42) 11 April  – “The Blind was able to see” (Jn. 9:1-41)​ 18 April  – No Class- Good Friday 25 April  – “The Passion of Christ” (Matt. 26:14-27) 2

Upcoming movies of interest at Cinemark  Movies 8 in Del  Rio,TX  Showing  Friday March 28, 2014   Cesar Chavez 12:00  pm - 2:35 pm - 5:10 pm -7:45 pm - 10: 20 pm Noah 12:40  pm - 3:50 pm - 7:00 pm - 10: 10 pm Disclaimer Recognizing that these movies are controversial and have received mixed reviews, information is provided not as an endorsement of these movies, but for individuals to make their own decision about whether to view them and decide for themselves as to their merit and value.  Both movies are rated PG-13.

The Legion of Mary Invites all Members and Auxiliaries Catholic men and women Adults and Singles Join us in prayer Praesidum gathering: Sundays – 3:00 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Gym 3:00 p.m. – Invocation, prayers and Rosary 3:30 p.m. Spiritual Presentation:  Fr. Antonio O. Moreno After presentation the recitation of the Catena Legionis Schedule of Prayer Events: 30 March -Praesidum– Spiritual Presentation–Fr. Moreno 6 April  - Praesidum – Spiritual Presentation – Fr. Moreno 4 May - Praesidum- Spiritual Presentation-Fr. Moreno 25 May - Praesidum- Spiritual Presentation-Fr. Moreno We must “put on the whole armour of God” (Eph 6:11)   “The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer…” (Legio Marie-p.11)

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St. Joseph, pray for us! Prayer:  Seven Sorrows and Joys of Saint Joseph (Recite one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be after each number) 1. St. JOSEPH, Chaste Spouse of the Holy Mother of God, by the SORROW with which thy heart was pierced at the thought of a cruel separation from Mary, and by the deep JOY that thou didst feel when the angel revealed to thee the ineffable mystery of the Incarnation, obtain for us from Jesus and Mary, the grace of surmounting all anxiety. Win for us from the Adorable Heart of Jesus the unspeakable peace of which He is the Eternal Source. 2. St. JOSEPH, Foster-Father of Jesus, by the bitter SORROW which thy heart experienced in seeing the Child Jesus lying in a manger, and by the JOY which thou didst feel in seeing the Wise men recognize and adore Him as their God, obtain by thy prayers that our heart, purified by thy protection, may become a living crib, where the Savior of the world may receive and bless our homage.

We decide to be with God forever in heaven Or without God forever in hell

1.      FLEE from the corruption of sin and run towards the salvation of Our Savior Jesus Christ 2.      FLEE from the culture of death and run towards the civilization of life 3.      FLEE from the slavery of sin and run towards the liberation of Our Lord 4.      FLEE from the bad news with which our culture bombards us and run towards the Good News of the Gospel of God 5.      FLEE from apathy and run towards the Almighty

Afterwords: Words of Healing ·          Hope and Healing Happens ·          The legacy of faith passed down from generation to generation brings help, healing and hope to countless people in countless places with countless problems ·          Pray for the healing of our past and the healing of our future in order to live in a healed present ·          Go about doing good works and healing all who are in the grip of the devil ·          The healing process is the spiritual journey ·          Heed the healing call of Jesus Christ Our Healer ·          Healing is what’s happening ·          Continuous healing through continuous humility ·          Replace our pain with God’s Peace, Replace our hurt with God’s Healing, Replace our loathing with God’s Love ·          Healing hearts . . . Changing minds . . .  Impacting eternal souls . . . ·          Hope and Healing go together like a horse and carriage ·          The hous

Afterwords: Seven (7) Statements about Sin 1-Sinning against our own conscience, doing things that we know are wrong is one of the greatest sources of depression and discontent 2-Sin is serious - Forgiveness is freeing            3-Sin costs - Forgiveness is free 4-Sin is a load - Forgiveness is liberation from the load 5-Sin is sinister - Forgiveness is forgetting about getting even 6-Confront sinners with their sinfulness, but do not condemn them 7-We are to ask Jesus to forgive us our sins and to come into our lives and take control. Christ, cleanse us of our sins and come into our lives

LENTEN MISSIONS 2014 with Fr. Marcelo Bilingual Service Mass - Talk - Confessions March 25 - Sacred Heart - 5:30 pm March 26 - Our Lady of Guadalupe - 6:00 pm March 27 - St. Joseph - 6:30 pm

CONFIRMATION DATES FOR 2014 Archdiocese of San Antonio   Sacred Heart Sunday, May 4, at 5 PM With St. Mary Magdalene (Brackettville)  & Our Lady of Guadalupe  (Del Rio) joining St. Joseph   Monday, May 5, at 6:30 PM With Sacred Heart of Mary (Rocksprings)  & St. Mary Magdalen (Camp Wood) joining Prayer for Confirmation Candidates May you have the strength  of the SPIRIT, the power of  PRAYER and the force of  FAITH. . .  To live in SERVICE, to  LOVE, with all your heart  and to let God lead you,  always.  Amen.

St. Joseph Church Women's English Retreat May 8 - 11, 2014 Men's English Retreat May 29 - June 1, 2014