Spiritual Life

Prayer Devotions and Groups:

The Passionate Way of The Cross video is an excerpt taken from the DVD produced by Paul Ellis of St. Helen Church. It is the perfect solution for the homebound to pray the Stations of The Cross. This devotional is rich in moving theological reflections as well as a visually stunning production.
​Copyright 2010 and used with permission for St. Helen Church in Newbury, OH.   
​Click here to watch The Passionate Way of the Cross.

Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
This is a private Consecration. Daily meditation using the Book "Thirty-Three Days to Morning Glory" prepares one for the Prayer of Consecration.

Devotion to Saint Joseph
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, this First Wednesday devotion to Saint Joseph, the Patron Saint of the Universal Church and the Family, takes place in the chapel from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

​Divine Will Prayer Cenacle
The Divine Will Prayer Cenacle meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. in the Parish Social Room. The group explores the gift of living in the Divine Will through the writings of the Servant of God, Luisa Piccarreta. The Cenacle leverages the studies and Divine Will theologians and experts, such as: Fr. Joseph Iannuzzi,  Fr. Tom Celso,  Daniel O'Connor, Brother Laurence (Larry) Leopold, Francis Hogan and others. Regular participation is recommended but not required.

Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy
The group meets twice a month for prayer, particularly the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and for studying the Diary of St. Faustina. Groups meet every other Monday after morning Mass or every other Thursday at 7:30 pm.

First Friday Mass
Attend mass on the First Friday of each month at 7:00 pm to receive the 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart that Jesus gave to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque.

Devotion to the Sacred Heart includes various practices aimed at paying homage to Jesus. One popular devotion is the First Friday Devotion, where Catholics receive Holy Communion on the first Friday of nine consecutive months, as Jesus requested to St. Margaret Mary. This practice makes reparations for the sins committed against the Heart of Christ and enables us to grow closer to him. Jesus promised St. Margaret Mary that he will grant twelve special and powerful graces to the devout soul who completes the nine first Fridays.

1. “I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life.”
2. “I will establish peace in their families.”
3. “I will comfort them in their trials.”
4. “I will be their secure refuge during life, and, above all, in death.”
5. “I will bestow abundant blessings upon all their undertakings.”
6. “Sinners shall find in my Heart the source and infinite ocean of mercy.”
7. “Lukewarm souls shall become fervent.”
8. “Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection.”
9. “I will bless every place where a picture of my Heart shall be set up and honored.”
10. “I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts.”
11. “Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their names written in my Heart, never to be effaced.”
12. “I promise you, in the excessive mercy of my Heart, that my all-powerful love will grant, to all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months, the grace of final repentance; they shall not die under my displeasure, nor without receiving the sacraments; my Heart shall be their assured refuge at that last hour.”

First Saturday
The Five First Saturdays Devotion is a request made by Our Lady of Fatima. The Blessed Mother promised to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation all who, as an act of reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, on the first five Saturdays of consecutive months:

1. Go to confession
2. Receive Holy Communion
3. Say five decades of the rosary
4. Keep Mary company for fifteen minutes meditating on the fifteen mysteries of the rosary

Heart of Jesus - Healing Prayer Ministry
The Heart of Jesus team is made up of trained prayer ministers who are committed to living a sacramental life and surrender to the Holy Spirit, for the purpose of serving as disciples to bring the Holy Spirit's gift of healing to others. Prayer teams are available by appointment for those seeking physical, spiritual or emotional healing.

LifeTeen
Is a youth ministry for high school teens that consists of three main parts: the Youth Mass, Life Nights, and retreats. If you have a passion for supporting our teens, talk to Theresa DeKrom about joining Life Teen Core Member/Support. Contact: Theresa 

Collective Grace -Praise, Worship and Adoration Night
Come bask in the presence of the Holy Spirit during evenings of contemporary praise & worship music, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, an inspirational talk and an opportunity for individual prayer by our Heart of Jesus prayer ministry. These are normally held the first Saturday of the month from 7-9 p.m.

Men's Communion Breakfast
The quarterly Mass and free Saturday morning breakfast feature a great opportunity for prayer, reflection and camaraderie. Invited speakers offer special insights into the problems men face.