St. Joseph Catholic Church
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The Church celebrates the solemnity, or solemn feast, of All Saints’ Day on Nov. 1, the saints being honored that day: all those human beings who have left this life and are now in heaven with God — the ones whose names we know, and the ones whose names we don’t know.
The Catholic Church honors certain departed Christians with the formal title “saint.” This title indicates the Church’s confidence that the individual died in friendship with God and is now with Him in heaven. Catholics are urged not only to imitate their holiness by following their example of holiness, but also to ask for their assistance in prayer.
excerpt from:The Communion of Saints |Simply Catholic
Below are the Statues of Jesus and the Saints in our Church along with their feast day and accompanying prayer.
Feast Day: May 10
Prayer
Dear Saint Damien of Molokai, you have shown great compassion to all those in need. Help us to have the same compassion for others. Help us to love without boundaries so we may see Jesus in all whom we meet just as you did with the people of Molokai Hawaii. In Jesus name I pray who is both human and Divine. Amen.
St. Damien
St. Marianne Cope
Feast Day: January 23
Prayer
O God, who called us to serve your Son in the least of our brothers and sisters, grant, we pray, that by the example and intercession of the Virgin Saint Marianne Cope, we may burn with love for you and for those who suffer. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
Feast Day: June 13
Prayer
"Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints"
O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.
St. Anthony and the Child Jesus
Feast Day: July 26
Parents of the Virgin Mary Saints Joachim and Anne are the Patron Saints of Grandparents
Prayer
Most Holy St’s Anne and Joachim, come close to us and guide our hand and our hearts in the way of virtue. Help us to parent our children and grandchildren with a gentle heart as you did. Show us how to raise our children in faith and bring our families into the Light of Jesus. Remain close to us and help us on our journey to salvation.
St. Joachim
St. Ann with child Mary
Feast Day: June 7
Prayer
O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing,
I adore you, I love you, and with a lively sorrow for my sins. I offer you this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient to your will. Grant, good Jesus, that I may live in you and for you.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Feast Day: June 20
Prayer
Immaculate Heart of Mary, full of love for God and mankind, and of compassion for sinners, I consecrate myself to you. I entrust to you the salvation of my soul. May my heart be ever united with yours, so that I may hate sin, love God and my neighbor, and reach eternal life with those whom I love. May I experience the kindness of your motherly heart and the power of your intercession with Jesus during my life and at the hour of my death. Amen.
Feast Day: January 24
Reflection:
Mary always points us to God, reminding us of God’s infinite goodness. She helps us to open our hearts to God’s ways, wherever those may lead us.
Prayer
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Queen Mary with child Jesus
St. Joseph with the child Jesus
Feast Day: March 19
Prayer
Saint Joseph, the protector of the Church and its faithful, we entrust ourselves to your care. Shield us from all harm and guide us in times of uncertainty. Help us to emulate your example of steadfast faith and unwavering love for God. May we, like you, find solace and strength in prayer and always be ready to respond to God’s call. Amen.
