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 Founded 1866 Schedule Rev. Fr. James L. P. Miara, M. Div., Pastor Perpetual

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. Joseph Thursday: Infant of Prague, St. Rita and St. Thérèse 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.; : Holy Innocents (at ) 12:15 & 1:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Tridentine Latin) Devotions

Saturday: 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. (Tridentine Latin) Vespers and Benediction: and 4:00 p.m. Vigil/Shopper’s Mass Sunday at 2:30 p.m. (Tridentine Latin)

Holy Rosary: Weekdays at 11:55 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. (Tridentine Low Mass), Saturday at 12:35 p.m. 10:30 a.m. (Tridentine High Mass), Sunday at 2:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet: Weekdays at 3:00 p.m. Holy Days of Obligation: (during ): Vigil at 5:15 p.m. Fridays at 12:45 p.m. 7:00 & 7:30 a.m.; and after 6:00 p.m. Mass

8:00 a.m. (Tridentine Latin); 11:15 a.m.; Holy Hour of Reparation to the : 12:15, 1:15 & 5:15 p.m.; First Friday of the month from 7:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. (Tridentine Latin High Mass) 8:00 p.m.

Confessions First Saturday Devotions: Rosary, 15 minute meditation, prayers & Weekdays: 7:30-8:30 a.m.; 12 noon-1:30 p.m.; Benediction following 1:00 p.m. Mass 5:15-5:35 p.m. 2000 Hail Marys: Saturday: 12 noon-1:00 p.m. and 3:15-3:45 p.m. Second Saturday of the month 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. Exposition Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. of the Most Blessed Sacrament Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.- 5:45 p.m. Parish Office/Gift Shop Hours Benediction Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. BAPTISMS Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 3rd & 4th Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.; Sundays at 1:30 p.m.

Week of December 8, 2019 LATIN CORNER

SECOND SUNDAY OF Calendar

Mass Intentions December 8 - of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Commemoration of SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8TH - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 2nd Sunday of Advent st 09:00 - Concepcion De Lara (d) 1 Class - Polyphonic Mass 10:30 - Purgatorial Society 12:30 - People of the Parish December 9 - Feria of Advent rd 3 Class - Low Mass MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 - The Immaculate Conception of December 10 - Feria of Advent with the Blessed Virgin Mary Commemoration of St. Melchiades 06:00 - Christiana Noel (d) & All Souls in Purgatory 3rd Class - Low Mass 07:00 - Angelita Jara (d) 07:30 - Nellie Castillo (d) & Holy souls in Purgatory December 11 - St. Damasus, Pope & Doctor with 12:15 - Young Oak Lee (d) Commemoration of Feria 3rd Class - Low Mass 01:15 - Carlos Panes (L) Thanksgiving Intentions 06:00 – Marlene Lopez and Family (L) December 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe with Com-

memoration of Feria TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 - Advent Weekday rd 3 Class - Low Mass 06:00 - Thanksgiving to Our Lady 07:00 - St. Anthony December 13 - St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr with Commemoration of Feria 07:30 - Christian Pepo (L) rd 12:15 - Don Bullion (d) 3 Class - Low Mass

01:15 - Masy & Christy Costello (L) December 14 - Our Lady on Saturday (Rorate) 6:00 - Kaylene Bracero (L) Birthday 3rd Class - Low Mass

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 - St. Damasus I, Pope Next Sunday 06:00 - Alphonso Pinto (L) December 15— 3rd “Gaudete” Sunday of Advent 07:00 - Alexandrina Augustas (d) & All Souls in Purgatory 07:30 - Eliodora Suyo Menendez & Alejandro Leandro (d) 1st Class - Polyphonic Mass 12:15 - Michael Murray (d) 01:15 - Richard F. Bennett (d) Eucharistic Holy Hour of Reparation 06:00 - Francine La Barbara (d) in honor of the Holy Face of Jesus THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe Every Third Tuesday of the month 07:00 - Anthony Hadford (L) Following the 6:00 p.m. Mass 07:30 - Paul Mondello (d) Next Holy Hour: December 17 12:15 - Susanna levy (d) & All Holy Souls in Purgatory 01:15 - Leslie Dias (d) OF MASSES 6:00 - Arlene & Ray Misenas (L) A Novena of Holy Masses will be offered for all those FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 - St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr enrolled in the Christmas Mass Remembrance beginning 06:00 - Claire Pinto (L) on Friday, December 20 and ending on the of 07:00 - Anthony John D’Amato (d) the Holy Innocents on December 28. Envelopes for this 07:30 - Catalina Carza (d) purpose are located in the back of the church. Please 12:15 - Gilberto Ortega (d) list the names of all those you wish to remember in 01:15 - Paul & Florence Salerno (d) these Masses and return the envelope in the collection 06:00 - Ellen Keane and Family (L) basket, to any of the boxes in the church, or to the Rec- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 - St. John of the Cross, Priest tory Office by Tuesday, December 17. and Doctor of the Church 2000 HAIL MARYS 06:00 - Eliezer and Mila Pinto (L) 12:00 - To end Youth Suicide, Poor Souls & Families The next devotion of the 2000 Hail Marys will take place 01:00 - Mary Deskovich (L) Birthday on Saturday, December 14 beginning at 6:00 a.m. and

04:00 - The Dynes Family (d) concluding with the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass.

NEXT SUNDAY - Third Sunday of Advent Altar Offerings

09:00 - Phyllis Bryant (L) SANCTUARY CANDLE 10:30 - In Honor Blessed Mother Intentions 12:30 - People of the Parish Intentions of

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Zachary Plonski 2019 SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION RORATE MASSES

This year in 2019, Sunday, December 8 is the Second The Mass is a traditional Advent devo- Sunday of Advent in the Ordinary Form of Holy Mass tion wherein the Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary for Advent is offered just before dawn. The Mass takes and not the Feast of the Immaculate Conception as the its title, Rorate Caeli, from the first words of the Sunday of this privileged season takes precedent. , which are from Isaiah 45:8: Therefore in the Ordinary Form of the Mass the Solem- “Rorate, caeli, … Drop dew, ye heavens, from nity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin above, and let the clouds rain the just: let the Mary is transferred to the following day, namely Mon- earth be opened and bud forth a Saviour.” day, December 9. However, the obligation to hear The Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. Because Mass does not transfer and therefore for this year the it is a in Mary’s honor, white vestments Immaculate Conception is not a day of obligation. In are worn instead of Advent violet. In the dimly lit the Extraordinary Form of Holy Mass (the Latin Triden- setting, priests and faithful prepare to honor the tine Rite), The Immaculate Conception as a First Class Light of the world, Who is soon to be born, and of- Feast remains on the usual day of December 8. With a fer praise to God for the gift of Our Lady. As the parish that celebrates both Rites, this can be very con- Mass proceeds and sunrise approaches, the church fusing. To clarify matters so that we all remain on “the becomes progressively brighter, illumined by the same page,” on Sunday, December 8 the 9:00 and sun as our Faith is illumined by Christ. The readings and prayers of the Mass foretell the 10:30 a.m. Latin Masses will be the Masses of the So- prophecy of the Virgin who would bear a Son called lemnity of the Immaculate Conception and the 12:30 Emmanuel. p.m. English Mass will be that of the Second Sunday of ***The “Rorate Mass” (Traditional Advent. On Monday, December 9, there will be a 6:00 Latin Mass) will be celebrated at a.m. Roratae Mass (Saturday Mass of Our Lady during The Shrine and Parish Church of Advent), the 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 1:15 the Holy Innocents on the follow- p.m. English Masses will be celebrated as the trans- ing days of Advent at 6:00 a.m.: ferred Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with  Monday, December 9 that particular Mass, again with no obligation to attend,  Tuesday, December 10 and the 6:00 p.m. Latin Mass will be a Low Mass and  Wednesday, December 11 that of the Feria of Advent as the Immaculate Concep-  Friday, December 13 tion was retained on its usual day of December 8.  Saturday, December 14 There will be no additional Masses offered as there usu-  Monday, December 16 ally are on a . ADVENT SERIES FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Join Fr. Peter Stravinskas as he leads us in reflections on Thursday, December 12 is the Feast the holy season under the guidance of the Church's new- of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Empress est saint, John Henry Cardinal Newman on the following and Mother of the Americas and Wednesdays of Advent (December 11, 18). Presentations Mother of Life. The following pray- will follow the 6:00 p.m. Mass in the Church Hall. er has a plenary indulgence at- tached to it: PRAYER FOR LIGHTING THE

Second Week

Our Lady of Guadalupe, God of power and mercy Myscal Rose, open our hearts in wel- make intercession for the holy Church, come. Remove the things protect the Sovereign Ponff, that hinder us from receiv- help all those who invoke thee in their ing Christ with joy so that we may share his wisdom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for necessies, he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one and since thou art the ever Virgin Mary God, forever and ever. and Mother of the true God, obtain for us from thy most holy Son CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION the grace of keeping our faith, sweet hope in the midst of the bierness of life, The collection for Christmas flowers for the church will burning charity take place the weekend of December 14-15. Envelopes for this purpose have been included in your envelope and the precious gi of final perseverance. packets are located throughout the church. The beau- Amen. ty of our church depends upon the generosity of our Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us! parishioners and visitors.

TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS PILGRIMAGE ONE PROBLEMATIC CHRISTMAS SONG

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Shrine In recent years, a Christmas song entitled “Mary, Did 701 Fort Washington Avenue You Know?” has become popular in both secular and Washington Heights religious contexts, and it has even sometimes been Northern Manhattan adopted into liturgical settings. It should be noted that several rhetorical questions posed in the song’s SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2019 lyrics present serious theological difficulties for Catho- (vigil of her death anniversary – 1917) lics. For example, the lyrics ask Our Lady, “Did you know that your Baby Boy has come to make you new? S C H E D U L E This Child that you delivered will soon deliver you?”

12:35 p.m. - Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary This question appears to be at least an implicit denial 1:00 p.m. - Solemn High Tridentine Votive Mass of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, which affirms that Mary was preserved from all stain of Origi- of St. Frances X. Cabrini followed by nal Sin from the moment of her conception. While Devotions in her honor and Solemn there is assuredly an a temporal aspect to God's activi- Benediction of the Most Blessed ty, at face value, the phrase “This Child that you de- Sacrament livered will soon deliver you” conveys a sense that

Veneration of the First-class Relic of Mother Cabrini Mary was still awaiting redemption at the time of the birth of Christ, rather than having been already pre- Directions served from Original Sin from the first instant of her  SUBWAY: A Train to 190th Street existence by a “prevenient grace” (see: Prayer over  BUS: M4 to 190th Street the Offerings for the Solemnity of the Immaculate  CAR: Free parking on site Conception). Just because a song sounds nice or some of the phrases might be considered sentimental, a problematic song such as this one should be listened to FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LORETTO with caution or preferably not at all by a Catholic as it On October 7, inscribed undermines the true Faith. the optional of Our Lady of Loreto into the General Roman Calen- PRAYER TO PREPARE FOR THE COMING OF OUR dar; this celebration will be observed LORD JESUS CHRIST each year on December 10. Lord, it is my hope that I may always be in “your will and way.” Sometimes I am selfi sh with my time SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND and my own desires. Today, help me sort out things Give in thanksgiving. “The nuns left lasting impres- in my life. I need to make you the fi rst priority in sions on me,” writes a donor. “I shall always be my life and not the things that really do not matter. grateful for my Catholic education.” Please join in Assist me in conducting myself in ways that are most thanking the thousands of senior Catholic sisters, pleasing to you. Lord, it is my desire to live more brothers, and religious order priests who worked for you this day. Amen. tirelessly to educate the young and serve those in ADVENT ACTION: Advent is a time to practice pa- need. Next week’s second collection is for the Re- tience. Today, be patient with yourself and those tirement Fund for Religious, which helps hundreds around you. Spiritual growth is tender; it’s holy of religious communities care for aging members. ground. There’s simply no greater investment.

Please give generously. Advent & Christmas Wisdom by St. Alphonsus Ligouri

PUBLIC ROSARY RALLY FOR CHRISTMAS

The war on Christmas has grown more intense lately. Some simply leave Christ out of Christmas. Others don’t care about it, and still others attack Him in ugly and blasphe- mous ways and even rent billboards with such blasphemous messages as: “Keep the mer- ry dump the myth!”; “Make Christmas great again – skip Church!” and God is de- scribed as “sadistic” and Jesus as, “a useless savior.” Let’s respond with our own mes- sage of love for the !

To counter the attacks from atheists against the Infant Jesus, Holy Innocents will hold a Christmas centered Public Rosary Rally on Saturday, December 14 to hon- or the Infant Jesus. The Rally will begin at 12 noon in front of Macy’s Depart- ment Store on Broadway between 34th and 35th Streets in Herald Square. It will conclude in time for the 1:00 p.m. Latin Mass. Restoring Christmas to America will help lead our nation back to God. And what better place to gather for this demon- stration? We hope you will join us.

HOLY INNOCENTS BOOKSHELF You are invited to join us on a 5-day

LOVE Is a Radiant LIGHT Eucharistic Franciscan Pilgrimage The Life & Words of St. Charbel to Mother Angelica’s By Hanna Skandar Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament “A man who prays lives out the mystery of Hanceville, Alabama & EWTN existence, and a man who does not pray scarcely exists.” Thus writes St. Charbel Irondale, Alabama Makhlouf (1828–1898), a Maronite monk led by Fr. James Miara! and priest from Lebanon whose reputation for sanctity spread widely during his life, May 4—8, 2020 and whose heavenly intercession has $1,200 (per person) worked countless miracles after his death. $1,400 (for single room)

St. Charbel’s homilies and proverbs are Enrollment Deadline: December 12, 2019 reminiscent of the sayings of the Desert Fathers: simple, homespun, and direct, yet shining and profound. Daily Holy Mass * Rosary * Sightseeing

This holy monk speaks from a reservoir of silence about For more information, to request a brochure and the fundamentals of the Faith and targets the tempta- to make your reservation, please contact the tions facing all Christians today: the flight from suffer- Parish office at 212.279.5869 ing, excessive attachment to comforts, pride over ac- or email [email protected] complishments, complacency, factiousness, substituting talk for action, fear of proclaiming the truth in an age FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS of hostile unbelief. Alert to the reality of spiritual war- Pro-Life Mass, Rosary & fare, St. Charbel calls each one of us to hold fast to the Cross, “the center of the universe and the key to heav- Saturday, December 28, 2016 en,” and defy the devil who seeks our ruin. This collec- tion of some of the most beautiful words spoken by St.  8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Charbel is augmented by a short biography that will Sacrament and Eucharistic Adoration. bring him to the attention of those who have not yet  8:45 am: Prayerful Procession reciting the Rosary to made his acquaintance or profited from his wisdom. abortion clinic.

Available in the Gift Shop in the Parish Office  10:45 am: Return to Church for Benediction, fol- lowed by Social / Lunch.

GAUDETE SUNDAY DINNER Join us in carrying on this traditional Christmas event, which was led by Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR for many years. The Regina Coeli Council of the Knights of Columbus is Sponsored by the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Renewal, hosting its 6th Annual Dinner on , De- the Sisters of Life, and the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants. cember 15 at 4PM at Tony Di Napoli at 147 W 43rd St (between Broadway and 6th Ave). It will be a Family MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY Style Dinner. Black Tie Optional. Tickets $85.00 per person until October 15 and $95.00 thereafter. Tickets An Advent purple Roman-style “fiddleback” chasuble may be purchased by cash or check from Ron Mirro, Eddy for use at the celebration of the Latin Mass has been Toribio, or Eric Carbonaro or by cash, check, or credit purchased and is looking for a donor. The cost is card through the parish office. $1,100 and can be donated in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. If you are interested in 2019 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION making this donation, please contact the Parish Office. The 2019 Christmas Collection will be taken up on Christmas Day, December 24/25. Envelopes for this COLLECTION REPORT year’s Christmas Collection are located throughout the church. Holy Innocents relies very much on this Regular Collection - 12/01/19 $7,014.00 Shrines and Candles $2,683.50 annual collection to help us meet our many expenses and to continue to provide for our parishioners, work- Regular Collection - 12/02/18 $7,232.00 ers and visitors 5 daily Masses, 3 hours of confession Shrines and Candles $3,194.00 per day, 7 hours of daily exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, and many novenas and devotions. Regular Collection - 11/24/19 $10,753.90 In thanksgiving for what is offered here, consider mak- Shrines and Candles $4,554.50 ing a sacrificial gift to the “Little Catholic Church Regular Collection - 11/25/18 $6,786.82 Around the Corner.” If you will not be with us on Shrines and Candles $2,467.00 Christmas, you may leave your Christmas gift in any of the boxes in the church, return it to the Rectory Of- Your generous contribution to your Parish is greatly appreciated! fice, or put it in any of the collections. May the Infant Jesus reward your generosity to YOUR parish! May the Good Lord reward you abundantly!

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

The Shrine is dedicated in Memory of the Children Our Regina Mundi Praesidium of the Legion of Mary Who Have Died Unborn conducts a Subway Rosary on the second and fourth We invite you to name your child(ren) Saturdays of the month. All are invited to join in this evangelization effort to spread devotion to Our Lady. and provide the opportunity to have Anyone interested in joining is asked to gather at Holy your babyʹs name inscribed in our “Book of Lifeʺ. Innocents by 10:00am. The group will then proceed to 42nd and Broadway Time Square subway station. We will be located by the Time Square Shuttle downstairs. We recite 20 decades of the Holy Rosary and return back to Holy Innocents around 12:15. Come for all or part of the Subway Rosary.

Upcoming Subway Rosaries

December 14 December 28

VOLUNTEER SINGERS NEEDED

"Be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart, al- LEGION OF MARY – REGINA MUNDI ways and for everything giving thanks..."

- Ephesians Ch 5. The Holy Innocents Legion of Mary group meets each Monday in the Parish Hall follow- The Shrine & Parish Church of Holy Innocents Volunteer ing the 6 p. m. Mass. For more information on choir needs your voice! All ages welcome. We meet on joining this ministry as an active or auxiliary Sundays at 9:30am in the Church Hall. Please email Ra- member please contact James Hackett at: chel Aldridge at [email protected] if you are inter- ested in joining. No prior experience necessary. [email protected]. FORMED READINGS FOR THE WEEK Enjoy a free subscription to formed.org—an incredi- Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; ble online gateway to the best Catholic content, all Lk 1:26-38 in one place! With FORMED, you can: • Prepare for Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Sunday Mass by watching an insightful five-minute Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 video by renowned Catholic teachers • Enjoy a mov- Thursday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; ie with your family that is both nourishing and en- Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, tertaining • Enrich your marriage with the award- or any readings from the Common of the winning video series Beloved: Finding Happiness in Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Marriage • Help your children grow in character and Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 embrace the beauty and wonder of the Faith Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; FORMED provides amazing content 24/7 for you to Mt 17:9a, 10-13 grow in your faith. Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Jas 5:7-10; • Register at formed.org Mt 11:2-11 • Use the code for Holy Innocents Church: 7KHTXV