Founded 1866 The Shrine and Parish Church of the Holy Innocents

“The Little Around the Corner” at the crossroads of the world

128 West 37th St. (Just West of Broadway) New York City 10018 Schedule Rev. Fr. James L. P. Miara, M. Div., Pastor Perpetual Novenas

Rev. Fr. Louis Van Thanh, Parochial Vicar Weekdays following the 7:30 a.m. and 12:15 & 1:15 p.m. Rev. Fr. Oliver Chanama, In Residence Masses and at 5:50 p.m. and on Saturday following the 12 Rev. Fr. Daniel Sabatos, Visiting Celebrant noon and 1:00 p.m. Masses.

Tel: (212) 279-5861/5862 Monday: Miraculous Medal Tuesday: St. Anthony and St. Anne Wednesday: Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Joseph www.shrineofholyinnocents.org Thursday: Infant of Prague, St. Rita and St. Therese Friday: “The Return Crucifix” and the Passion Holy Sacrifice of the Saturday: Our Lady of Lourdes and Our Lady of Fatima

Weekdays: 7:00 & 7:30 a.m.; Sunday: Holy Innocents (at Vespers) 8:00 a.m. (Tridentine Latin only during ) 12:15 & 1:15 p.m. Devotions

and 6:00 p.m. (Tridentine Latin) Vespers and Benediction: Sunday at 2:30 p.m. (Tridentine Latin) Saturday: 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. (Tridentine Latin) Holy Rosary: Weekdays at 11:55 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Vigil/Shopper’s Mass Saturday at 12:35 p.m.

Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. (Tridentine ), 10:30 a.m. (Tridentine High Mass), Divine Mercy Chaplet: Weekdays at 3:00 p.m.

12:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross (during Lent): and 1:30 p.m. (Spanish only on the first Fridays at 12:45 p.m. Sunday of the month) and after 6:00 p.m. Mass

All-Night Vigil: Holy Days of Obligation: First Friday of the month from 7:00 p.m.- Vigil at 5:15 p.m. Saturday 5:00 a.m. Mass (Tridentine Latin) 7:00 & 7:30 a.m.; 8:00 a.m. (Tridentine Latin); 11:15 a.m.; First Saturday Devotions: 12:15, 1:15 & 5:15 p.m.; Rosary, 15 minute meditation, prayers & 6:00 p.m. (Tridentine Latin High Mass) Benediction following 1:00 p.m. Mass

2000 Hail Marys: Confessions Second Saturday of the month from 6:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Weekdays: 7:30-8:30 a.m.; 12 noon-1:30 p.m.; 5:15-5:35 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima: 13 of the month from May to October Saturday: 12 noon-1:00 p.m. and 3:15-3:45 p.m. following the Evening Mass

Sunday: 9:45-10:30 a.m. and 12 noon-12:30 p.m. Church Hours

Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. And anytime upon request or by appointment Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exposition of the Most Parish Office/Gift Shop Hours

Weekdays from 2:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Benediction Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

LATIN CORNER Week of July 23, 2017 Calendar Mass Intentions July 23 - 7th Sunday after Pentecost 2nd Class

SUNDAY, JULY 23 - SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN TIME July 24 - St. Christina, Virgin & Martyr th 4 Class - High Mass 9:00 - Mary Bauer (L) 10:30 - Amelia Cosme (D) July 25 - St. James the Greater, Apostle 12:30 - People of the Parish 2nd Class - High Mass 6:00 - St. Anne Novena Intentions July 26 - St. Anne, Mother of Our Lady nd MONDAY, JULY 24 - St. Sharbel Maklhuf, Priest 2 Class - Solemn High Mass

07:00 - Mrs. Chummar (D) - Anniversary July 27 - St. Pantaleon, Martyr 07:30 - Martha Loesel (D) 4th Class - Low Mass 12:15 - Anthony John D’Amato (D) 01:15 - Charles Joseph Kasper (D) July 28 - Ss. Nazarius & Celus, Martyrs, Victor I, 06:00 - In Thanksgiving to St. James Pope & Martyr, St. Innocent I, Pope & Confessor TUESDAY, JULY 25 - St. James the Apostle 3rd Class - Low Mass

07:00 - Evelyn & Lillian Katelyn Love (L) July 29 - St. Martha, Virgin with 07:30 - Joseph J. Kuttamperor (L) - Birthday of Ss. Felix II, Simplicius, Faustinis & 12:15 - St. Anthony Beatrice 01:15 - Charles Joseph Kasper (D) 3rd Class - Low Mass 06:00 - In Thanksgiving to St. James Next Sunday WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 - Sts. Joachim and Anne th July 30 - 8 Sunday after Pentecost 07:00 - St. Anne Novena Intentions 2nd Class 07:30 - In Thanksgiving to St. Joachim & St. Anne 08:00 - Nora Ulloa de Andino (D) th 12:15 - Sarah O’Neill (D) 10 ANNIVERSARY OF

01:15 - Joe Ryan (D) September 14, 2017, is the tenth anniversary of the ef- 06:00 - In Thanksgiving to St. Anne fective date of the Apostolic Letter given Motu Proprio by Pope Benedict XVI, Summorum Pontificum, on the use THURSDAY, JULY 27 - WEEKDAY of the Roman Liturgy prior to the reform of 1970. This 07:00 - Cynthia & Joseph Burley anniversary will be commemorated at the Cathedral Ba- 07:30 - Ann Longo (D) silica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, with a Sol- 12:15 - Maria Ruginis (D) emn in the Extraordinary Form on 01:15 - Charles Joseph Kasper (D) the anniversary day, September 14, 2017, at 7:00 PM. 06:00 - Helen C. Bodo (D) The Most Reverend Joseph N. Perry, Auxiliary to the Archbishop of Chicago, will celebrate the Mass and FRIDAY, JULY 28 - WEEKDAY preach. A bus will be leaving from in front of Holy Inno- cents at 3:30 p.m. to attend that Mass. Cost is $35 per 07:00 - Mildred Perricone (D) person. Please call the rectory to reserve your seat for 07:30 - Diana Hope Sabatino (D) this historic Mass. 12:15 - Charles Joseph Kasper (D) 01:15 - Ramon Cartasano (D) 06:00 - Maria and Anna Maria Montanti (L) Memorial Offerings for this week

SATURDAY, JULY 29 - St. Martha

12:00 - Victoria Ngochua Vaughn (D) Bread: In honor of St. Anne 01:00 - Joseph Nicholas Mergliano (D) 04:00 - The Krayewsky Family (L) Altar Wine Deceased members of the Emerancienne Family Next Sunday - SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN

9:00 - Giovanna, Nicola and Anna Lucignano (D) Altar Candles: Poor Souls in Purgatory 10:30 - Sarah Candles Abrahantes (D) 12:30 - People of the Parish Adoration Candles: Intentions of Fr. J. Miara

JUBILEE OF FATIMA - 1917-2017

FINAL PART OF ARTICLE ON Bl. Alexandrina da Costa Mystic known as “Fourth Seer of Fatima”

Rome approved Alexandrina’s writings in the late 1970’s, and issued a decree for the introduction of the cause for her beatification on 13th January 1983. She was declared Venerable on 12th January 1996. In the previous year, a miracle took place through the intercession of Alexandrina, and the evidence of this was used for her impending beatification. The miracle, the complete cure of a woman named Maria Madalena Azevedo Gomes Fonseca, from a type of incurable Parkinson’s disease, was approved by Rome in 2003. To the great joy of her devotees throughout the world, Alexandrina was beatified on 25th April 2004 by Pope John Paul II, who decreed that her feast be celebrated each year on the 13th of October.

Cardinal José Saraiva Martins, of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, was asked by the inter- national journal Inside the Vatican about the significance of Alexandrina’s beatification for Portugal and for the world. He told them:- “Because a Saint does not belong to this or that country, but rather to the Church of Christ, firstly the Be- atification of Alexandrina da Costa is a great event for the Church in Portugal, but even more so for the Universal Church because Pope John Paul II is going to propose a special role model for the world today and especially for today’s youth, and that is the great message of the beatification of Alexandrina da Cos- ta. Firstly, she was a great heroine when she defended her virginity by jumping from a window and ending up a paraplegic. This was a heroic act. Today there exists a great spiritual laziness. A lack of courage in today’s youth that should always have present a strength of conviction in the values of the Faith. There- fore, Alexandrina da Costa is a model of purity and perseverance in the Faith for today’s youth.”

The centrality of the Holy in Alexandrina’s life, and her call for our lives to be centered on the Eucharist is highlighted by Fr Joaquim Mendes, Salesian Provincial of Portugal, in an article on the Salesians of Don Bosco website. When asked what specific contribution Alexandrina had made to Salesian spirituality, he said:

“The first particular contribution is love of the Eucharist. She lived this love for Christ in the Blessed Sacra- ment. She spent the greater part of each day praying, with her eyes fixed on the tabernacle in the church of Balasar. As well as this she received Holy each day, and for thirteen years took no other food. She also wanted her tomb to be directed towards the tabernacle”

It is fitting that the 50th anniversary of Alexandrina’s death coincided with the year pronounced by Pope John Paul II to be The Year of the Eucharist.

One of the most moving tributes to Alexandrina, written ten years after her death in 1965 by her second spiritual director, Fr Pasquale, is held in the archives at Balasar. The following is an excerpt: “Being frequently questioned about Alexandrina, I confirm that in my long clerical life I became close to many people of all kinds, but I have never found anyone (even religious or priests) so spiritually and hu- manly perfect, in all aspects, as Alexandrina. Never. When I recall the frequent meetings I had with that exceptional soul, illuminated by ascetic knowledge that I have learnt from spiritual readings throughout my priestly life, I cannot discover the least shade of imperfection in her. On the contrary, I discover beauty, refinement and heroism in her virtue. I admire the wonderful action of God’s grace in that soul more and more. If I had to point out the virtue in which she most distinguished herself, I could not, because she did not have one that shone more than the others: she was excellent in all, in a perfect harmony, even in those that were more visible: for example, in her obedience to ecclesiastical authority and her directors; in the patience so often tested by her illness or by troublesome people that came to see her; or in her charity to others, especially to those who had caused her serious sorrow. Her truly giant personality was assisted by a spirit of genuine and evident humility that arose from her lips and more so from her inner at- titudes, which can easily be deduced from the careful reading of her daily notes: by complete indifference to her own will, always anxious in seeking and fulfilling the will of God, through a total resignation of her desires and personal wishes. She was a creature truly and totally consecrated to her God, in a spirit of im- molation and reparation for the offences continuously committed against Him, and to save all souls for Him. Such a consecration cannot be explained without an eminent degree of love of God: insatiable, burn- ing, overwhelming love. This love could not be better defined than by applying to it the adjective ‘seraphic’, in the most complete sense of the word . . .”

Model of purity and perseverance in the Faith for today’s youth; ardent adorer of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacra- ment; inspiration and help for those suffering in any way; faithful Fatima messenger: Blessed Alexandrina is all these things and much more. Many have already benefited from the graces won by her sufferings and prayers, and undoubtedly, many more will benefit in the future. Let us pray that her canonization may take place soon. SOLEMN NOVENA TO FEAST OF ST. ANNE, GOOD ST. ANNE MOTHER OF MARY & GRANDMOTHER OF JESUS July 17 – 25 Wednesday, July 26th , Novena Prayers Candlelight Procession HOLY MASSES 7:00 & 7:30 a.m. Each evening at 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. Traditional Latin Low Mass (including Saturday & Sunday) 12:15 & 1:15 p.m. St. Anne candles available 6:00 p.m. Traditional Latin Solemn High Mass & All petition slips will eventually be Candlelight Procession taken to the Shrine of St. Anne-de-Beaupre in Quebec St. Anne, instrument of the Holy Ghost, During these days, the Novena Prayers to St. Anne will mother of confidence, replace the usual weekday vessel of sanctity, merciful mother, Novena Prayers comfortress of the afflicted, help of the poor, HOLY INNOCENTS BOOKSHELF protectress of virgins, support of the oppressed, Good Saint Anne refuge of thy clients, St. Anne, the beloved Mother of Our Lady and Pray for us! Grandmother of Our Lord, has proved herself a heavenly helper in every need. She is especially in- voked as Patroness of Mothers, Comfort of the Sor- rowing, Mother of the Poor, Health of the Sick, Pa- HOLY INNOCENTS GIFT SHOP troness of the Childless, Help of the Pregnant, Mod- Featured items for the month of July el of Married Women and Mothers, Protectress of Widows and Patroness of Laborers. This is a devo- St. Anne’s Chaplets tional booklet of prayers. 63 pages, softcover. Oil from St. Anne-de-Beaupre Shrine

Available in the Holy Innocents Gift Shop A special invitation to join The Shrine and Parish Church OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP VIGIL LAMPS of the Holy Innocents th Having celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetu- In Celebration of the 100 Anniversary al Help there is now an opportunity to have one of of the Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima the 9 Lamps at the Shrine Altar of Our Lady of Per- Led by Fr. James Miara, Pastor petual Help burn for your intentions. All inten- On a 10-day Pilgrimage: August 15-24, 2017 tions/donors for the weekly ($10.00) candles will be To the Marian Shrines of Lisbon, Fatima, placed in the bulletin. The intentions/donors for Santarem, Tuy, Pontevedra, Burgos, Lourdes monthly ($50.00)and yearly ($350.00) candles will $3,290.00 be placed in the bulletin once and a card with the To make a reservation or for donor’s name and intentions will be placed in the vigil lamp. Please contact the rectory if you would more information like to have a candle burn on Our Lady’s Altar in contact: Peter’s Way Tours this special way. 1-800-225-7662 www.petersway.com

MASS TIMES

A vacation from God is never taken. When traveling and preparing trips and vacations, do not forget to find the local church where you will be staying and attend Holy Mass there. Much effort is put into finding the perfect hotel, restaurants and recreational activities. How much effort is put into finding a church? Remember, it is a mortal sin to miss Holy Mass on a Sunday or and traveling does not dispense one from the Sunday Mass obligation! The following website will help you in finding a church while on vacation: www.masstimes.org The purpose of the Mass Times ministry is to help Catholics get to Mass by helping them find churches and worship times worldwide by easily providing worship times, church locations, contact information, website links and maps. JULY - MONTH OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD

In Ven. Mother Mary Potter’s book, Devotion for the Dying: Mary’s Call to Her Loving Children, she relates that Jesus is desirous that the blood He shed in His agony, scourging, crowning with thorns, via dolorosa, and crucifixion should not be allowed to go unadored:

Our Lord told Sister Mary of St. Peter: “Ask My Father for as many souls as I shed drops of Blood during My Passion.” By asking for the Precious Blood to be poured out on souls we prevent Its being, as it were, spilled out on the ground in vain. In His mysterious Providence God has put the salvation of others in our hands: we ask for it, and ask fervently and often.

One of the best means of participating in the graces and blessings of the Precious Blood is to offer It to the Eternal Father. “An offering,” says Father Faber, is “more than a prayer.” In prayer, we are the recipients, but when we make an offering, God vouchsafes to accept something from us. St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi, when in ecstasy, once exclaimed: “Every time a creature offers up the Blood by which he was redeemed, he offers a gift of infinite worth, which can be equaled by no other.” God revealed the practice of making this offering to this Saintly Carmelite nun when He complained to her that so little effort is made in this world to disarm His Divine justice against sinners. Acting upon this admonition, she daily offered the Precious Blood fifty times for the living and the dead. She did this with so much fervor that God showed her on different occasions the numerous souls who had thereby been converted or delivered from Purgatory.

An offering of the Precious Blood may be made simply, as in the following prayer: Eternal Father, I offer Thee the most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, in satisfaction for my sins, in supplica- tion for the holy souls in Purgatory and for the needs of Holy Church [especially for the soul of (Name)]. We may also offer it through the efficacious intercession of Our Lady. Ven. Mother Potter offers this formula: IMMACULATE Heart of Mary, do thou offer to the Eternal Father the Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, for the conversion of sinners, especially [Name].

MODESTY IN DRESS

Now that the warm weather is upon us, out of re- “We are also hosts that Jesus spect for Our Lord and for the edification of our wants to transform into neighbors, we ask that men and women, boys and Himself.” girls appear in church modestly and respectfully dressed. Shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, halter tops, bare midriffs, strapless, off-the-shoulder, back- -Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus less or low-cut dresses/tops or tight fitting clothes, beachwear do not fit the norm of Christian modesty or respect. Do not be an occasion of sin for someone else! Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord and for His Most Holy Mother and is greatly appreciated. FORMED

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Often children who have died before birth have no grave The Shrine to the Unborn or headstone, and sometimes not even a name. At The Blessed by Cardinal O’Connor on December 28, 1993 Church of The Holy Innocents, we invite you to name your child(ren) and to have the opportunity to have your baby's name inscribed in our "BOOK OF LIFE". Here, a candle is always lit in their memory. All day long people stop to pray. On the first Monday of every month, our 12:15pm Mass is celebrated in honor of these children and for the comfort of their families. We pray that you will find peace in knowing that your child(ren) will be remembered at the Shrine and honored by all who pray here.

We will inscribe the names of babies who have died before and at birth in our Book of Life, and as always, we invite you to visit the Shrine if you are in New York City.

The Shrine is dedicated in Memory of the Children SUBWAY ROSARY

Who Have Died Unborn Our Regina Mundi Praesidium of the Legion of Mary We invite you to name your child(ren) conducts a Subway Rosary on the second and fourth and provide the opportunity to have Saturdays of the month. All are invited to join in your babyʹs name inscribed in our “ ʺ. Book of Life this evangelization effort to spread devotion to Our Lady. Anyone interested in joining is asked to gath- “When I say Hail Mary……. er at Holy Innocents by 10:00 a.m. The group will The Heavens bow down, The Angels rejoice, then proceed to either Herald Square, Duffy Square, The Earth jubilates, or a subway station for the recitation of the 20 dec- Hell trembles, and the ades of the Holy Rosary and return back to Holy In- Devil takes flight!” nocents around 12:30 p.m. Come for all or part of -St. Francis of Assisi the Subway Rosary!

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Upcoming Subway Rosaries thee, Blessed art thou among women, and August 12 blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us August 26 sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

BOOK DISCUSSION CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Join “Rooted in Jesus Christ” — our parish’s “ongoing” Adult Regina Angelorum Court Faith Formation Community — to discuss ways to share the beauty of our Faith with others! We meet every Sunday, Looking for a way to be of service to God and community? Come check out this from 3:30pm to 5pm in the Lower Church Hall of the group of dynamic, Catholic women! We Shrine & Parish Church of the Holy Innocents, 128 West meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 37th Street (west of Broadway). For additional information at 7:15pm in the Parish Hall. Bring a contact Henry Artis at [email protected] or Greg D’Uva at friend! More info: 201-914-0923 [email protected]. EVERYONE is invited and encour- aged to attend!

LEGION OF MARY YOUNG ADULT THURSDAY EVENINGS 7:15pm Weekly Meeting of the Legion of Mary will be in the Parish Hall Social afterwards at 7:00pm every Monday, More info: 212-279-5861 following the 6:00pm Latin Mass

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