saints
Patron saint of our church here
Saint Gilbert
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.
1st
when the Priest or Deacon explain the Gospel and convey the message of the day to the congregation
Homily
Carried into the Mass at the beginning and end of Mass by an Altar server
The Cross
The day that God sent the Holy Spirit to the Apostles
Pentecost
Patron saint of Animals
St. Francis of Assissi
Blessed are the merciful, for will be shown mercy.
5th
when we as a congregation pray together for petitiions. Lord hear our prayer.......
Prayers of the faithful
A cross with Jesus hanging on it
Crucifix
Known as the day that Christ died on the Cross
Good Friday
This saint was brought to Ireland and sold as a slave. We celebrate this feast day on March 17th
Saint Patrick
Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
8th
When the scriptures, Psalm response, and the Gospels are read, This is called the "Liturgy of the _______"
WORD
The book that contains the old and new testaments.
The Holy Bible
40 days of _________ prepares us for the Death and rising of CHrist
Lent
Father of Jesus on Earth (not God)
Joseph
-Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
7th
Prayer recited just before we are presented for communion. (It is usually sung in weekend masses with the choir)
Lamb of God
Those who wear it faithfully as an expression of devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is said, will be granted the grace of final perseverance—that is, to remain firm in the faith even in the moment of their death. It is made into a necklace with two patches on each side. usually made of wool.
Brown Scapular
Known as the day of Christ rising from the Dead
Easter
mother of Jesus
Virgin Mary
-Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
2nd
When our Priest reads the prayers that transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. This is called the " Liturgy of the _________."
EUCHARIST
5 mysteries are prayed with prayers included using this beaded prayer item:
APostles creed, Hail Mary, Our Father, GLory be, etc.
Rosary
preparation time in the church for the birth of Christ
Advent