Saint Francis Exchange The Newsletter and Bulletin of the Oratory of APRIL 2018 – PACHALTIDE incorruption; and this mortal death, we shall be also in the LETTER FROM must put on immortality. And likeness of His Resurrection. THE MONSIGNOR when this mortal hath put on (Roman 6:1 – 5).This is the joy OR a Now I make known immortality, then shall come to of Easter! pass the saying that is written: It has been a while since unto you, brethren, the Death is swallowed up in I have been able to get the which I preached to victory. O death, where is thy latest edition of this newsletter you, which also you have victory? O death, where is thy to you all and I am grateful for sting? Now the sting of death is your patience. Quite a bit has received, and wherein you sin: and the power of sin is the happened since we began Holy stand; By which also you are law. But thanks be to God, who Lent: there was the twentieth saved, if you hold fast after hath given us the victory anniversary of the Priestly what manner I preached unto through our Lord Jesus Christ (I Ordination of the Reverend Corinthians 15:51-57). Father Matthew P. Howard, you, unless you have believed Holy Week and Easter, and, in vain. For I delivered unto alas, the passing of long-time you first of all, which I also parishioner Mr. William D. Schiermeyer. received: how that Christ died The world seems in for our sins, according to the more conflict; poor Francis of scriptures: And that He was NewRome losing his mind, or at least his faith (if he even has buried, and that He rose again it to lose). Too many who are the third day, according to the faithful are losing their hope… scriptures. - I Corinthian 15:1-4 because they hope in this world rather than in Christ. T Easter we celebrate The The Apostle also There is a great A Lord’s conquering of sin reminds us that we must live disappointment – I think that th and death forever. Our salvation the Life of Grace, being many people thought the 100 has been purchased at a great liberated from sin by Christ, anniversary of the Apparitions price (cf. I Corinthians 6:20) by and that we must refrain from at Fatima would yield Christ upon the Cross. sin and evil on account of that something “miraculous” – S. liberation: people wanted visible miracles teaches us concerning this great What shall we say, then? rather than the conversion of mystery, explaining quite Shall we continue in sin, that hearts and minds asked for by clearly how the Death and grace may abound? God forbid. Our Lady. Resurrection of Our Lord For we that are dead to sin, how Do you want to see a opens the gates of heaven to us: shall we live any longer therein? tangible miracle? Go to Holy Behold, I tell you a Know you not that all we, who ! mystery. We shall all indeed rise are baptized in Christ Jesus, are As always, I am most again: but we shall not all be baptized in His death? For we grateful for your prayers and changed. In a moment, in the are buried together with Him support. Be assured of my twinkling of an eye, at the last by baptism into death; that as paternal benediction and prayers, especially at Holy Mass. trumpet: for the trumpet shall Christ is risen from the dead by sound, and the dead shall rise I remain, the glory of the Father, so we again incorruptible: and we also may walk in newness of life. shall be changed. For this In Christ the King, For if we have been planted corruptible must put on together in the likeness of His Monsignor Thomas JF Sebastian 2 Saint Francis Exchange from demonic possession. On the Ronald Luyten† and Mrs. QUESTIONS AND other hand if a priest of the Maureen Morelli†. If you know of NSWERS NewChurch uses the true Rite of someone unable to attend Holy Mass A Exorcism he is still powerless due to sickness please be sure to let one I read that will be because he has neither the power of the priests know so they can Q:training more Exorcists; nor authority over evil…he is a arrange for a sick call. this certainly is a good thing, layman in and surplice (if yes? Yours in Christ, FC, even that), no more. This “liberation” of the Lynwood, CA rite of exorcism is exactly the Thank you for this same of the liberation of A: question, it is important to the “Old Mass” by the discuss because this is another NewChurch in 1984, 1988 and example of the NewChurch’s 2007. The NewChurch is not bait-and-switch. The two main threatened by non-priests points to consider are: offering even the compromised FIRST FRIDAY AND 1) The probable invalidity “Mass of 1962” (and now allowing FIRST SATURDAY these pseudo-priests to offer the of the new-rite of Holy Orders, pre-1955 Holy Week (with UR next First Friday certain updates and omissions) – 2) The update and revision devotions will be on the 4th they have no power or O of the Rite of Exorcism of May at 7:00 PM, followed by efficacy…just the power of by the NewChurch in Benediction of the Most drama, and our Faith must be 1999. , and our greater than emotion. In 1968 the NewChurch First Saturday devotions will be officially changed (de-formed) If you have a question, please feel on the 5th of May at 8:00 AM, the Rites of Holy Orders, and free to e-mail: followed by the Devotions to while many arguments can be [email protected] the Immaculate Heart. made for or against the validity  for these new rites they are  A bit of Church humour sent certainly questionable, and from Sgt. Mangan… Sacramental Theology teaches "Hello, is this us that doubtful sacrament is no IRS Agent: Father O'Malley?" sacrament…enough said… Father O’Malley: "It is." As for the changes of the IRS Agent: "This is the rite of Exorcism we have much to  fear: first the text is usually Internal Revenue Service, performed in the vernacular PRAYER REQUESTS income tax department. Can rather than the Latin, and is a you help us?" kindler gentler form of Father O’Malley: "I can." OUR continued prayers are Exorcism…when fighting for the IRS Agent: "Do you know a requested for the sick, soul we need a great and awesome Y Ted Houlihan?" especially Mr. Gary Starr, Mrs. spiritual warrior: Satan and his Father O’Malley: "I do." Denise Huizenga, Mrs. Aurelia demons fight to win. IRS Agent: "Is he a member So we have doubtful rite Scherf, Mr. Bremmer, Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Smith, Mrs. of your congregation?" being used by doubtful Father O’Malley: "He is." priests…the devil is laughing at Betty Schiermeyer, Mr. John IRS Agent: "Did he donate the NewChurch because they has Owen, and Mrs. Maria Gomez. $ abdicated their power against Please also remember in your 10,000 to the church?" him. Even if a properly and prayers the souls of those who Father O’Malley: "He will." validly ordained priest uses this have died, especially for Mr. new rite he is virtually powerless, William Schiermeyer†, Mrs. which is why no one is delivered Palma Mancini Ward†, Mr. 3 Saint Francis Exchange

THE SOLEMNITY OF S. JOSEPH EASTER SUNDAY EDNESDAY the

Eighteenth of W April is the great feast of the SOLEMNITY OF S. JOSEPH. This is a great day to attend Holy

Mass as a family! S. Joseph: Pray for us! 

FATHER HOWARD’S ANNIVERSARY MASS

On Sunday the Eleventh of March (Lætare Sunday) we celebrated the Reverend Father Matthew P. Howard’s twentieth anniversary of Priestly Ordination: Sto Lat!

4 Saint Francis Exchange

Mass Intentions for April 2018

10:00 01 April 2018 EASTER SUNDAY AM Missa Pro Populo 02 April 2018 EASTER MONDAY 8:00 AM Missa Pro Populo 03 April 2018 EASTER TUESDAY 8:00 AM Missa Pro Populo 04 April 2018 Easter Wednesday 8:00 AM Mr. William Schiermeyer† Msgr. Sebastian 05 April 2018 Easter Thursday 8:00 AM Mr. William Schiermeyer† Msgr. Sebastian 06 April 2018 Easter Friday 8:00 AM Mr. William Schiermeyer† Msgr. Sebastian 07 April 2018 Easter Saturday 8:00 AM Friends & Benefactors 10:00 08 April 2018 LOW SUNDAY AM Missa Pro Populo ANNUNCIATION OF 09 April 2018 THE BVM 8:00 AM Missa Pro Populo 10 April 2018 Mass of 8:00 AM Mr. William Schiermeyer† The Alfred Smith Family 11 April 2018 S. Leo I 8:00 AM Private Intention Anonymous 12 April 2018 Mass of Requiem 8:00 AM Mr. William Schiermeyer† The Alfred Smith Family 13 April 2018 S. Hermengild 8:00 AM Mr. William Schiermeyer† Msgr. Sebastian 14 April 2018 S. Justin 8:00 AM Mr. William Schiermeyer† Msgr. Sebastian

GOOD SHEPHERD 10:00 15 April 2018 SUNDAY AM Missa Pro Populo 16 April 2018 feria 8:00 AM Private Intention Anonymous 17 April 2018 S. Anicetus 8:00 AM Mr. William Schiermeyer† Msgr. Sebastian SOLEMNITY OF S. 18 April 2018 JOSEPH 8:00 AM Missa Pro Populo 19 April 2018 Within the 8:00 AM Parishioners of S. Joseph's Msgr. Sebastian 20 April 2018 Within the Octave 8:00 AM Mr. Alesandro Garofalo II Mr. Nicholas Garofalo 21 April 2018 S. Anselm 8:00 AM Dom Anselm Marie, osb Msgr. Sebastian

THIRD SUNDAY 10:00 22 April 2018 AFTER EASTER AM Missa Pro Populo 23 April 2018 S. George 8:00 AM OPEN OPEN 24 April 2018 S. Fidelis of Sigmaringen 8:00 AM OPEN OPEN 25 April 2018 S. MARK 8:00 AM Missa Pro Populo Ss. Cletus & Macellinus, 26 April 2018 Pps 8:00 AM OPEN OPEN 27 April 2018 S. 8:00 AM OPEN OPEN 28 April 2018 S. Paul of the Cross 8:00 AM OPEN OPEN

FOURTH SUNDAY 10:00 29 April 2018 AFTER EASTER AM Missa Pro Populo 30 April 2018 S. 8:00 AM Private Intention Anonymous

Holy Mass is offered on the

First Saturday of every month for all Friends and benefactors By the kindly generosity of a of SAINT FRANCIS ORATORY benefactor the Oratory Chapel CHAPEL Your generous of S. Francis of Assisi is able to donation (one time or monthly) offer a gift of the exquisite Sunday Mass Time: enables you to be remembered printed facsimile of the 10:00 am – Parochial Mass upon the Altars of the Society, Guttenberg Bible, originally with Homily where only the traditional Latin printed ca.1454, for your Daily Mass Times: Mass is offered, as codified and contribution of $250.00 or more Tuesday through Saturday canonized by His Holiness, to our Building Fund. This 8:00 am Saint Pope Pius V, perpetually beautiful edition is currently First Friday 7:00 pm approved of. being sold online for many Confessions one half of an hour before Holy Mass We would like to remind those who send Mass requests to hundreds of dollars more than 16826 Saticoy Street the requested donation. Entrance and Parking around back PLEASE include the name of the Van Nuys, CA 91406-2776 person and/or intention with your You may mail your stipend. Mass Cards will be sent to (818) 786-2540 donation to S. Francis directly concerned parties upon request. or visit our website and donate e-mail: Thank you and God bless you! [email protected] by the PayPal link. Be sure to Be sure to visit our web site at: notate your donation is for the Building Fund and we will post www.stfrancisoratory.org your Bible immediately! Saint Francis Chapel is staffed by the Priestly Society of Christ the King (SSCR); properly trained and ordained Roman Catholic Priests who are faithful to the teachings and disciplines of the Roman . Saint Francis is not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Our Holy Fathers, the , most especially Saint Pope Pius V in His infallible decree Quo  Primum, have given their  permission in perpetuity to  offer the Traditional Latin Mass ( of S. Pope Pius V and rubrics of S. ).   www.traditio.com

www.traditioninaction.com www.remnantnewspaper.com www.traditionalmass.org

N.B.: Recommendation of a website is for information, and does not constitute association with or full agreement of opinions or positions.

