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Rev. Fr. Louis Van Thanh, Senior Priest 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 www.shrineofholyinnocents.org Wednesday: Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Thursday: Infant of Prague, St. Rita and St. Therese Friday: “The Return Crucifix” and the Passion Holy Sacrifice of the Saturday: and Our Lady of Fatima Weekdays: 7:00 & 7:30 a.m.; Sunday: Holy Innocents (at ) 8:00 a.m. (Tridentine only during ) 12:15 & 1:15 p.m. Devotions and 6:00 p.m. (Tridentine Latin) Vespers and Benediction: Saturday: 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. (Tridentine Latin) Sunday at 2:30 p.m. (Tridentine Latin)

and 4:00 p.m. /Shopper’s Mass Holy : Weekdays at 11:55 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. Saturday at 12:35 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. (Tridentine ), Sunday at 2:00 p.m. 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): Holy Days of Obligation: Fridays at 12:45 p.m. Vigil at 5:15 p.m. and after 6:00 p.m. Mass

7:00 & 7:30 a.m.; All-Night Vigil: 8:00 a.m. (Tridentine Latin); 11:15 a.m.; First Friday of the month from 7:00 p.m.- 12:15, 1:15 & 5:15 p.m.; Saturday 5:00 a.m. Mass (Tridentine Latin) 6:00 p.m. (Tridentine Latin High Mass) First Saturday Devotions: Confessions Rosary, 15 minute meditation, & Benediction following 1:00 p.m. Mass Weekdays: 7:30-8:30 a.m.; 12 noon-1:30 p.m.; 5:15-5:35 p.m. 2000 Hail Marys: Second Saturday of the month Saturday: 12 noon-1:00 p.m. and 3:15-3:45 p.m. from 6:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

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

And anytime upon request or by appointment Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Exposition Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 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 January 21, 2018 Calendar Mass Intentions

rd January 21 - 3 Sunday after THIRD SUNDAY IN TIME 2nd Class

January 22 - for Peace with Commem- SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 oration of Ss. Vincent & Anastasius 2nd Class - High Mass 04:00 - Servant of Mary Grace Bellotti January 23 - St. Raymond of Penafort, Confessor SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 with of 09:00 - Pro Populo St. Emerentiana rd 10:30 - Maria Libia Florez - Gregorian (22) 3 Class - Low Mass

12:30 - Judith Llewellyn (L) January 24 - St. Timothy, & Martyr 3rd Class - Low Mass MONDAY, JANUARY 22 - for Legal Protection of Unborn Children January 25 - Conversion of St. Paul with Commemoration of St. Peter 07:00 - Thanksgiving to Our Mother of perpetual Help 3rd Class - Low Mass 07:30 - Frank Mastroberardino (d) 12:15 - Dr. Yap, Jr. (d) January 26 - St. , Bishop & Martyr 01:15 - Joseph Vogel (d) 3rd Class - Low Mass 06:00 - Maria Libia Florez - Gregorian (23) January 27 - St. , Bishop, TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 - St. Marianne , St. Vincent Confessor & Doctor 3rd Class - Low Mass 07:00 - John J. Deery (L)

07:30 - Theresa Cameron (d) Next Sunday 12:15 - Eileen Voglio (L) January 28 - Sunday 01:15 - St. Anthony nd 06:00 - Maria Libia Florez - Gregorian (24) 2 Class

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 - St. Francis of Sales PRAYER TO BRING UNITY TO MY FAMILY

7:00 - Martha, Griselda and Jesus Villegas (L) Today and every day, our family needs strength to 07:30 - Rev. Fr. James Sadlier (d) bond together. Help us to accept with respect the 12:15 - Francesco DiLisi (d) differences between parents and children, between 01:15 - Living & Deceased Family of Carmine & Lena Salerno husband and wife, emphasizing those values that unite 06:00 - Maria Libia Florez - Gregorian (25) us as a family. Lord, give us the path to find love and respect for each other, and faith that you are with us THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 - Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle each day. Through Christ our Lord. 07:00 - Bernardine Brozowski (L) Health 07:30 - Marianne Bogunovich (d) CHURCH UNITY NOVENA 12:15 - Anthony John D’Amato (d) 01:15 - Paquito & Nita Anonuevo (d) The Church Unity Octave novena continues until Janu- 06:00 - Maria Libia Florez - Gregorian (26) ary 25. It is a special time of prayer for the unity of the . Devotional prayers for this pur- FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 - Ss. Timothy and Titus, pose will be prayed following each . Please 7:00 - Janina Surazynski (d) join is in praying for the conversion of those outside 07:30 - Peter J. Digricoli, Sr. (d) the fold of the Holy Church! 12:15 - Paul and wife Florence Salerno (d) 01:15 - Caroline Kerrigan (L) Birthday EPIPHANY HOME BLESSINGS 06:00 - Maria Libia Florez - Gregorian (27)

It is customary in the time after the Epiphany until the SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 - Angela Merici, , Martyr Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple on 12:00 - Dennis Bediones (d) February 2 to have one’s home blessed with the 01:00 - Maria Libia Florez - Gregorian (28) Epiphany Water. If you would like this done, please 04:00 - The Kosinski Family (L) contact the Rectory Office and arrange for an ap- pointment with Fr. Miara. NEXT SUNDAY’S MASS INTENTIONS 09:00 - Fr. Louis Van Thanh (L) Offerings

10:30 - Maria Libia Florez - Gregorian (29) The Sanctuary Candle

12:30 - People of the Parish Intentions of Leith, Moore & Gerber Families

You are invited to join a 10-Day Pilgrimage DAY OF FOR ABORTION to Poland with the Shrine and Parish Church of the According to a decree of the United States Confer- Holy Innocents ence of Catholic Bishops, January 22 is a day of pen- with Rev. James Miara, Pastor ance and reparation for the of abortion in the “The Life and Legacy of St. John Paul II” USA in commemoration of the Supreme Court Deci- May 6 – 15, 2018 sion Roe vs. Wade legalizing abortion in this coun-

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A talkative soul lacks both the essential virtues and inti- macy with God. A deeper interior life, one of gentle peace and of that silence where the lord dwells, is quite out of the question. A soul that has never tasted the sweetness of inner silence is a restless spirit which dis- turbs the silence of others.

--St. Faustina, Divine Mercy in My Soul

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Each one of you has received a special grace, so, like good stewards responsible for all these varied Virgin of Guadalupe, graces of God, put it at the service of others. Patroness of unborn children, - 1 Peter 4:10 Please contact the Parish Office to sign up. Your cooper- we implore your ation is deeply appreciated. for every child at risk of abortion. Help expectant parents to welcome from God BETHLEHEM O HANDICRAFTS the priceless gift of their child’s life.

From the birthplace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Chris- Console parents who have lost that gift tian community is seeking your love and support through through abortion, obtaining their handmade olive wood religious articles. and lead them to forgiveness and healing These items will be displayed at the church after all through the Divine Mercy of your Son. th st masses this weekend January 20 and 21 . Your help can Teach us to cherish and will make a difference in the lives of your brothers and to care for family and friends and sisters in Bethlehem. until God calls them home. COLLECTION REPORT Help us never to see others as burdens. Guide our public officials Regular Collection 01/14/18 $5,404.40 to defend each and every human life Shrines and Candles $2,679.50 through just laws. Inspire us all to bring our faith into public life, Regular Collection - 01/15/17 $3,773.87 to speak for those who have no voice. Shrines and Candles $3,529.00 We ask this in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, who is Love and Mercy itself. Your continued and generous support to your Parish is greatly appreciated! Amen.

Continuation from previous issue of the bulletin Venerable Marthe Robin (1902-1981) - French Mystic, Stigmatic, Victim Soul and Foundress of the Foyer de Charite

Fr. Finet more than once told of his pathetic dialogue between them that preceded her entry into the agony of the Passion: "Father, do you know that today is Thurs- day'?" "Yes, my child." "You know, Father, that this evening ... " "Yes, my child." "Father, I worry I will not be able to bear it." "Yes, yes, my child!"

And, little by little, during the course of the day on Thursday, Marthe increasingly felt the pangs of the Passion. She was in combat against the infernal regions unleashed, against the Devil, who beat her head against the furniture near her couch. And Marthe wept tears of blood.

Like Christ at Gethsemane, she carried the of the world. She was overwhelmed and horrified; she became sin. Sometimes she would say to Fr. Finet, "Do not come near me! I will make you dirty!" She groaned, unable to say any more.

She prayed. She no longer prayed to Jesus, because she was one with Jesus, so closely was she living in him. She prayed to the Father. One sensed that she was Jesus in agony in the Garden of Olives. She could be heard to say, "Let this pass from me." And then, "Father, let your will be done!' ,

The torment continued from Thursday night throughout the whole of Friday. Marthe relived all the scenes of the Pas- sion. This drew to a close with confidence and peace in God, on Friday night at hours that varied, when she cried, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit."

She would have a great sigh; her head fell to the left, then backwards. It was finished. One would think she was dead. She was in ecstasy.

Then on Saturday she came to herself. Sometimes it was not until Sunday, or (in the last years of her life) only on Monday morning, or even Monday afternoon.

“The Chateau”

One of the Divinely inspired projects in the heart of Marthe Robin was to build a Christian school for girls. Her spiritu- al director, Father Faure felt this project was doomed to failure, because the town and in fact the whole region was quite overrun with “free thinkers” who were not in favor of Christian schools. It took two years for her to convince him to make the first steps for the project. He consulted all the Priests of the Canton, 17 at that time, and 16 of the 17 thought the idea was “crazy”, given the prevailing spiritual climate of the area at that time.

To summarize the story: The building that became the Chateau was purchased and renovated, and on October 12, 1934 the Chateauneuf de Galaure school was opened. As of today, the Chateauneuf de Galaure boasts two secondary schools and an agricultural school, with a total of about 1000 students.

The “Foyers de Charite”

The second Divinely inspired project in the heart of Marthe was the “Foyers de Charite” (Houses of Charity) , which where something totally new in the Church—they are retreat houses built and organized by consecrated lay people, and directed by a Priest. The first Foyers de Charite retreat took place on September 7, 1936, preached by one of Marthe’s close friends, Father Finet. As of 2006, there are 75 Foyers in 41 countries.

Her holy death

After 50 years of suffering in union with Jesus for the conversion of souls, Marthe Robin entered her eternal reward on the First Friday of the month (devoted to the Heart of Jesus) February 6, 1981.

Let us close with these words of Marthe, which summarize well her life of love:

“I am Thy prey, oh Jesus, in the Cross and in joy, in cruel trials and in sharpest pain; oh how sweet it is to suffer when it is a sacrifice to Thee! And when one has as one's sun the great fire of Thy heart. I know where love dwells, I have seen the shining of Its flame, And for Thy , oh Jesus, I would gather flowers. Painful torments bloody my soul, but unceasingly I repeat, 'I thank Thee, my Savior."

"Oh Virgin Mary, let me each day be more docile, more patient, more simple; unnoticed and forgotten. I do not ask that God bring about in me things that are visible, but only that I be a small, lowly child, sweet and humble of heart."

"My Lord and my God, to You I abandon myself. You wish me here, and here I shall remain, with no thought of leaving; if you wish me elsewhere, that is what I too wish. I know, oh Jesus, that always and everywhere You are saving me for yourself. Oh my Jesus, how thy little victim suffers, but how she loves Thee, with as much love as she has received ... oh Jesus, keep me always. I belong to Thee; give me patience and peace in everything."

THE DEMANDS OF DISCIPLESHIP HOLY INNOCENTS BOOKSHELF

Today we encounter readings that already have a ROMAN Lenten feel about them. Nineveh undergoes a forty- (2 VOLUME SET: INCLUDES USA PROPERS day fast, the psalmist reminds us that God alone can AND 4-CARD BREVIARY INSERT SET) show sinners the way, Paul shows us how fleeting the things and events of this world are, and Jesus cries A completely new typeset and high- out “Repent!” before he calls his new followers. quality printing of the traditional (Latin “Come after me,” Jesus says, but if we are to truly -only) ROMAN BREVIARY according to live out the commands and demands of our - the 1962 typical edition. ship through , we first know our need This Latin edition has the for conversion, our repentance, our need to believe arranged in a single column. in the fully. Today’s Gospel opens with the The recitation of the Divine Office stark reminder of what befell for should be at the heart of every Catho- completely living out his vocation as the herald of lic, cleric (particularly those in major orders) and Christ and the gospel: he was arrested, imprisoned, laity alike. Join the Church in one of her richest li- and martyred. Though few of us will experience con- turgical treasures, and (with the Holy Sacrifice of sequences that extreme, we must all be ready to risk the Mass) her official form of prayer that daily en- some sort of rejection as, heeding the call of Jesus, treats the Holy , the Blessed Virgin Mary, and we live out the kingdom of God at hand, repent of honors the Angelic and the of God. our sins, and believe in the good news of . This high-quality breviary features throughout red and black text printed on natural-colored bible pa- Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. per, bound in smooth grained flexible imitation black leather. Four multi-colored marking ribbons TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION tops off this 3,398 page set of two volumes.

One of the most unusual Catholic churches in the 3,398 pp. Gold, gilded edges, durable flexible imita- world is in Amsterdam: Our Lord in the Attic, or as the tion leather cover. locals say, “Ons Lieve Heer op Solder.” What looks like a Copies available in the Gift Shop in the Parish Office beautiful narrow brick mansion alongside a canal is a clev- er disguise for a very well-preserved seventeenth-century home and a church. During the , the TODAY’S READINGS

Netherlands was divided into Protestant Holland and the First Reading — The people of Nineveh believed God Spanish Netherlands, now known as Belgium, a Catholic and turned from their evil ways ( 3:1-5, 10). stronghold. Protestant reformers seized all the Catholic in Holland and “de-Catholicized” them. New laws Psalm — Teach me your ways, O Lord (Psalm 25). forbade the celebration of the Mass in public. St. Nicholas Church was renamed “Old Church” by the new owners, Second Reading — The world in its present form is passing away (1 Corinthians 7:29-31). and the dispossessed Catholics got to work “hiding” St. Nicholas Parish in the upper floors of this mansion. Other Gospel — This is the time of fulfillment. The king- Catholics did the same thing, but this is the only hidden dom of God is at hand (Mark 1:14-20). church that survives today. Sunday Mass is still celebrated here. READINGS FOR THE WEEK It’s a beautiful hideaway, with nothing spared in regard to marble, gilding, a pipe organ, and classic Dutch Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; painting. A few steps away, the Old Church, begun in Mk 3:22-30, or any of a number of read- 1250, stands emptied of the statues and carvings of its ings for the Day of Prayer

Catholic days, its windows replaced by plain glass. The Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; new tenants gave up when it came to the ceiling, which Mk 3:31-35 is still painted with saints, biblical scenes, and merchant Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 ships. The Dutch reformers were tolerant sorts, and as long as the Catholics kept out of sight, they were out of Thursday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, mind. Catholicism was at last tolerated in Holland after 2; Mk 16:15-18

1853, but in 1924 when the International Eucharistic Friday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Congress was held in Amsterdam, of Catho- Mk 4:26-34 lics were still forbidden in the streets. Today, Roman Catholics are about 19 percent of the population, and Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; there’s no need for any of them to hide in the attic. Mk 4:35-41

Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32- —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 35; Mk 1:21-28

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.

SUBWAY ROSARY

Our Regina Mundi Praesidium of the con- The Shrine is dedicated in Memory of the Children ducts a Subway Rosary on the second and fourth Satur- Who Have Died Unborn days of the month. All are invited to join in this evange- We invite you to name your child(ren) lization effort to spread devotion to Our Lady. Anyone and provide the opportunity to have interested in joining is asked to gather at Holy Innocents your babyʹs name inscribed in our “Book of Lifeʺ. by 10:00 a.m. The group will then proceed to either Her- ald Square, Duffy Square, or a subway station for the rec- itation of the 20 decades of the Holy Rosary and return back to Holy Innocents around 12:30 p.m. Come for all or part of the Subway Rosary!

Upcoming Subway

January 27 February 10

LEGION OF MARY

Weekly Meeting of the Legion of Mary will be in the Parish Hall at 7:00pm every Monday, following the 6:00pm Latin Mass

BIBLE STUDY led by Fr. Louis VOLUNTEER SINGERS NEEDED

Thursdays following the 6:00 p.m. Mass "Be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in Takes place in the lower Church Hall psalms, hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing and More info: 212-279-5861 making melody to the Lord with all your heart, always and for everything giving thanks..." CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS - Ephesians Ch 5.

Regina Angelorum Court The Shrine & Parish Church of Holy Innocents Volun- We have these Officer vacancies: Regent, Treasurer, and Secretary. IF these teer needs your voice! All ages welcome. We vacancies are not filled immediately our meet on Sundays at 9:30am in the Church Hall. ease parish CDA Court will dissolve after it's next email Rachel Aldridge at [email protected] if meeting on February 14 2018. Interested in joining as an you are interested in joining. No experience Officer? Please phone 201.914.0923. We meet every 2nd necessary. Wednesday of the Month in the Parish Hall at 7:00pm.

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