Saint Philomena Novena Chaplet Meeting script (Allow a moment for people to tune in and say the creed of their choice) In Thanksgiving for all the miracles worked through Saint Philomena: 3 Our Fathers In honor of the life of Saint Philomena: 13 Hail Philomenas (or Hail Marys) Four versions of the Hail Philomena you can say (or you can write your own or just say the Hail Mary of your choice): Hail, O holy Saint Philomena, whom I acknowledge after Mary as my advocate with thy Divine Spouse, intercede for me now and at the hour of my death. Saint Philomena, beloved daughter of Jesus and Mary, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Amen. Rejoice, Saint Philomena, whom I acknowledge after Mary as my advocate with the Divine Spouse, intercede for me now and at the hour of my death. O Glorious Saint Philomena, full of compassion for those who invoke thee, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Amen. Hail, Saint Philomena, Virgin and Martyr, thy Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among maidens and blessed is thy pure heart full of compassion for all. Holy Maiden Saint Philomena, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Rejoice Saint Philomena, the Beloved is with you! Blessed are you among maidens and blessed is your pure heart full of compassion for all. O Good Saint Philomena, full of compassion for those who invoke you pray for us now and in every moment of our lives. Amen! Prayer before petitions: Most Illustrious virgin and martyr, Saint Philomena, behold us prostrate before thy heavenly throne. Full of confidence in thy protection, We entreat thee to intercede for us, from on High, cast a glance of compassion and love upon us! Most sweet Saint Philomena, sustain us in sufferings, fortify us in trial, protect us from all dangers , obtain for us all that we now ask of thee and Above all, assist me at the hour of our death. Saint Philomena, powerful with God, pray for us. (3x) Amen. Now is the time for people to share their personal petitions followed by the invocation “Saint Philomena, powerful with God, pray for us.” or something similar. Little Litany of Maiden Saints: Saint Philomena, crowned with roses, Protectress of mothers, pray for us! Saint Agatha, woman of thundering compassion, rescuer from natural disasters, pray for us! Saint Barbara, our tower of strength, deliverance of the captives, pray for us! Saint Lucy, maiden of clear sight, bestower of divine illumination, pray for us! Saint Paraskevi, Mother of Healing waters, washing away the wounds of the past, pray for us! Saint Marina, strong as iron, smashing down crumbling empire, pray for us! Saint Paraskeva, all compassionate, healing every plague, pray for us! Saint Stephanie, crowned in glory, showing us the hidden treasures that lie within us, pray for us! Saint Catherine of Alexandria, maiden full of wisdom, Setting us free from Ignorance, pray for us! Saint Thecla, the First women martyr, showing unto us the path moving forward, Pray for us! All Holy Women of God, Pray for us! Amen! Closing prayer: Remember O most gracious Saint Philomena, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence we fly unto thee oh most Glorious Virgin and Marty. Because of thy great boldness, we have confidence in thee, despise not our petitions but by the great compassion thou has for those who invoke thee, hear us and answer our petitions. Amen! .