No TLM on Thursday morning at St. Anthony's

There will be no TLM this Thursday, December 29th at St. Anthony's due to Father being out of town.

Veni Creator Spiritus

This prayer is attributed to Rabanus Maurus (776-856) and is used when the Holy Ghost is solemnly invoked. It is a partially indulgenced prayer at most times, but on January 1 and on the Feast of the Pentecost, however, one may, under the proper conditions, receive a plenary indulgence for reciting it. 

Christmas Schedule

St Anthony of Padua in King George---Dec 24/25---High Midnight Mass.  Carols begin at 11:00 PM and will conclude with the Procession to and Blessing of the Creche just before Mass.   The choir will be singing Gregorian chant, choral and polyphonic hymns.

After Midnight Mass, there will be a short gathering in the hall to celebrate this blessed Feast.  There will be coffee and hot drinks with finger foods and goodies.

Please bring something to share.  We would like to have more substantial things than just cookies and sweets. Ideas are: veggies and dip, fruit, small sandwiches, salsa/chips, tortilla roll-ups, cheese balls, crackers with cheese/sausage, etc.  A few goodies are welcome. 

There will be no TLM on Christmas Day.

St Patrick in Fredericksburg---Dec 25---1:30 PM


Masses on January 1 are the normal Sunday schedules for both parishes. 

Change in Schedule for December

Please note the change in location for this Mass.

Dec 8---Immaculate Conception at St Elizabeth in Colonial Beach, VA at Noon

            After Mass, we will have a potluck lunch.  Please bring a dish to share.


The Christmas schedule will be out soon. 

Upcoming TLMs at St Anthony in King George

Next week there will be a Traditional Latin Mass four days in a row!!

Tues, Nov 1 -- Noon High Mass for All Saints Day (Holy Day of Obligation)

Wed, Nov 2 -- Noon High Mass for All Souls Day

Thurs, Nov 3 -- 9:00 AM Low Mass

Fri, Nov 4 -- 7:00 PM Low Mass for First Friday

On Nov 1, bring a picnic lunch for after Mass. The children can play while we eat and enjoy the lovely feast. Perhaps we can pray or chant the Litany of Saints too.

On Nov 2, we will gather in the cemetary after Mass to pray for the plenary indulgence for the Holy Souls. Feel free to bring lunch again that day. With Mass at Noon, there will be lots of hungry people.

We will plan on a bonfire after First Friday Mass on Nov 4. Bring drinks, s'mores ingredients and lawn chairs.

High Mass every Sunday at St. Anthony of Padua

Did you know that St. Anthony of Padua in King George is the only parish in the Fredericksburg area that offers a sung High Mass every Sunday and on most Holy Days of obligation?  This is indeed a great blessing and to which we are humbly grateful!  May God continue to bless our Latin Mass community, which is vibrant and growing.

The choir at St. Anthony's is comprised mostly of the youth of our community.  Please take a listen to their angelic voices.

All Souls Novena

All Souls Novena

Say once a day for nine days, starting on 24 October until the eve of All Souls Day.

O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of Thy servants and handmaids departed, the remission of all their sins; that through pious supplications they may obtain the pardon they have always desired. Who livest and reignest with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen.

Novena for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

This Novena, written by Saint Alphonsus Liguori, has different prayers for each of the 9 days, followed by the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory which is at the bottom of the section.

First Day:

Jesus, my Saviour I have so often deserved to be cast into hell how great would be my suffering if I were now cast away and obliged to think that I myself had caused my damnation. I thank Thee for the patience with which Thou hast endured me. My God, I love Thee above all things and I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee because Thou art infinite goodness. I will rather die than offend Thee again. Grant me the grace of perseverance. Have pity on me and at the same time on those blessed souls suffering in Purgatory. Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below

Second Day:

Woe to me, unhappy being, so many years have I already spent on earth and have earned naught but hell! I give Thee thanks, O Lord, for granting me time even now to atone for my sins. My good God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee. Send me Thy assistance, that I may apply the time yet remaining to me for Thy love and service; have compassion on me, and, at the same time, on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below

Third Day:

My God! because Thou art infinite goodness, I love Thee above all things, and repent with my whole heart of my offenses against Thee. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me, and, at the same, on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory. And thou, Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below

Fourth Day:

My God! because Thou art infinite goodness, I am sorry with my whole heart for having offended Thee. I promise to die rather than ever offend Thee more. Give me holy perseverance; have pity on me, and have pity on those holy souls that burn in the cleansing fire and love Thee with all their hearts. O Mary, Mother of God, assist them by thy powerful prayers.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below

Fifth Day:

Woe to me, unhappy being, if Thou, O Lord, hadst cast me into hell; for from that dungeon of eternal pain there is no deliverance. I love Thee above all things, O infinite God and I am sincerely sorry for having offended Thee again. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me, and, at the same time, on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below

Sixth Day:

My Divine Redeemer, Thou didst die for me on the Cross, and hast so often united Thyself with me in Holy Communion, and I have repaid Thee only with ingratitude. Now, however, I love Thee above all things, O supreme God; and I am more grieved at my offences against Thee than at any other evil. I will rather die than offend Thee again. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me, and, at the same time, on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory. Mary, Mother of God, come to their aid with thy powerful intercession.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below

Seventh Day:

God, Father of Mercy, satisfy this their ardent desire! Send them Thy holy Angel to announce to them that Thou, their Father, are now reconciled with them through the suffering and death of Jesus, and that the moment of their deliverance has arrived.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below

Eighth Day:

Oh my God! I also am one of these ungrateful beings, having received so much grace, and yet despised Thy love and deserved to be cast by Thee into hell. But Thy infinite goodness has spared me until now. Therefore, I now love Thee above all things, and I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee. I will rather die than ever offend Thee. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me and, at the same time, on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory. Mary, Mother of God, come to their aid with thy powerful intercession.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below

Ninth Day:

My God! How was it possible that I, for so many years, have borne tranquilly the separation from Thee and Thy holy grace! O infinite Goodness, how long-suffering hast Thou shown Thyself to me! Henceforth, I shall love Thee above all things. I am deeply sorry for having offended Thee; I promise rather to die than to again offend Thee. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance, and do not permit that I should ever again fall into sin. Have compassion on the holy souls in Purgatory. I pray Thee, moderate their sufferings; shorten the time of their misery; call them soon unto Thee in heaven, that they may behold Thee face to face, and forever love Thee. Mary, Mother of Mercy, come to their aid with thy powerful intercession, and pray for us also who are still in danger of eternal damnation.

Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below

Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

O most sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemani, have mercy on these Blessed Souls. Have mercy on them.

R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel scourging, have mercy on them.

R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains which Thou didst suffer in Thy most painful crowning with thorns, have mercy on them.

R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains which Thou didst suffer in carrying Thy cross to Calvary, have mercy on them.

R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Crucifixion, have mercy on them.

R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.

O most sweet Jesus, through the pains which Thou didst suffer in Thy most bitter agony on the Cross, have mercy on them.

R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.

O most sweet Jesus, through the immense pain which Thou didst suffer in breathing forth Thy Blessed Soul, have mercy on them.

R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.

(Recommend yourself to the Souls in Purgatory and mention your intentions here)

Blessed Souls, I have prayed for thee; I entreat thee, who are so dear to God, and who are secure of never losing Him, to pray for me a miserable sinner, who is in danger of being damned, and of losing God forever. Amen.

The Credo: Our Assent by Faith to Christ's Doctrine

                           

                                         

                                          

St. Teresa of Avila

                   

               Virgin                                  III Class                                              White

The seraphic St. Teresa, born at Avila (Spain) at the age of 18 entered the convent of St. Mary of Mount Carmel.  As the Reformer of the Carmelites, she re-established the primitive observance of their ancient Rule.  On account of her invaluable works on mystical Theology, she may be considered one of the greatest Doctors of the Church. She died in 1582.

COLLECT
Graciously hear us,  O God our Savior, and grant that as we rejoice in the festival of blessed Teresa, Thy Virgin, so we may be nourished by her heavenly teaching, and grow in loving devotion towards Thee.   Through our Lord.

Apostolic Hope

from Divine Intimacy by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.

    "In his work the apostle needs to be sustained by a strong hope.  The moments of enthusiasm are brief, success is quickly followed by failure, difficulties are numerous, the struggle waged by enemy forces is sharp and incessant, and if the apostle is not firmly anchored in God by solid theological hope, he will end, sooner or later, by giving up the enterprise in discouragement.   'I have overcome the world' (Jn 16,33), Jesus declared, and sending the apostles to continue His victorious mission, He assured them, 'I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world' (Mt 28,20).  The foundation of apostolic hope is the victory of Christ and His continual help.  Yes, He is with us all days, even on the dark days, when the horizon is black without a ray of light, when the enemy triumphs, when our friends forsake us, and when, humanly speaking, one does not see any possibility of success.  If we had to rely upon our own resources, our ability, our works, we should have every reason to give up in despair; this, however, is not the case.  We hope and we are certain in our hope, because God is omnipotent, because He wills all men to be saved, because Christ has redeemed us with His Precious Blood, and because He has died for us and for us has risen again; and finally, because His promises-the promises of God-are infallible: 'Heaven and earth shall pass, but My words shall not pass' (Mt 24,35).

     Relying on the  salvific will of God, on His infinite power, and on the redemption of Christ, the apostle should nourish the certain hope that grace will triumph in the end.  But at the same time, he should have no delusions; he should realize that he will not attain victory except by passing through Calvary.  'Neither is the apostle greater than He that sent him' (Jn 13,16). If Jesus reached the triumph of the Resurrection only after His Passion and most painful death, the apostle cannot seek another way.  For him also, there will necessarily come hours of darkness, but rather than being a sign of defeat, they will be the prelude to victory; rather than being a sign of abandonment on the part of God, they will be a proof that God is with him, precisely because He is leading him by the very same way along which He led His divine Son." 

On this feast of the Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may we ask our Heavenly Mother to intercede for us on the road to Calvary.  O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.

Gregorian Chant: Pride of Place

Important Papal Quotes About Gregorian Chant:

Pope Pius X —Inter Sollicitudines (1906)

"These qualities are to be found, in the highest degree, in Gregorian Chant, which is, consequently the Chant proper to the Roman Church, the only chant she has inherited from the ancient fathers, which she has jealously guarded for centuries in her liturgical codices, which she directly proposes to the faithful as her own, which she prescribes exclusively for some parts of the liturgy, and which the most recent studies have so happily restored to their integrity and purity. On these grounds Gregorian Chant has always been regarded as the supreme model for sacred music, so that it is fully legitimate to lay down the following rule: the more closely a composition for church approaches in its movement, inspiration and savor the Gregorian form, the more sacred and liturgical it becomes; and the more out of harmony it is with that supreme model, the less worthy it is of the temple."

Pope Pius XII - Musicae Sacrae (1955)

"And if in Catholic churches throughout the entire world Gregorian chant sounds forth without corruption or diminution, the chant itself, like the sacred Roman liturgy, will have a characteristic of universality, so that the faithful, wherever they may be, will hear music that is familiar to them and a part of their own home. In this way they may experience, with much spiritual consolation, the wonderful unity of the Church. This is one of the most important reasons why the Church so greatly desires that the Gregorian chant traditionally associated with the Latin words of the sacred liturgy be used." 

"[Sacred music] must be holy. It must not allow within itself anything that savors of the profane nor allow any such thing to slip into the melodies in which it is expressed. The Gregorian chant which has been used in the Church over the course of so many centuries, and which may be called, as it were, its patrimony, is gloriously outstanding for this holiness. This chant, because of the close adaptation of the melody to the sacred text, is not only most intimately conformed to the words, but also in a way interprets their force and efficacy and brings delight to the minds of the hearers. It does this by the use of musical modes that are simple and plain, but which are still composed with such sublime and holy art that they move everyone to sincere admiration and constitute an almost inexhaustible source from which musicians and composers draw new melodies."

Paul VI - Sacrosanctum Concilium (1963)

"116. The Church acknowledges Gregorian chant as specially suited to the Roman liturgy: therefore, other things being equal, it should be given pride of place in liturgical services."

Pope John Paul II — Chirograph on Sacred Music (2003)

"12. With regard to compositions of liturgical music, I make my own the “general rule” that St Pius X formulated in these words: “The more closely a composition for church approaches in its movement, inspiration and savour the Gregorian melodic form, the more sacred and liturgical it becomes; and the more out of harmony it is with that supreme model, the less worthy it is of the temple.”

Pope Benedict XVI — 24 June (2006)

“It is possible to modernize sacred music. But it should not happen outside of the traditional path of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphonic choral music.”

Our Lady of Good Remedy

Eight hundred years ago, Christians were being captured and sold into slavery by the thousands, and nobody knew what to do about it.  Then, in the year 1198, a man had an idea.  St. John of Matha founded the Trinitarians to go to the slave markets, buy the Christian slaves and set them free.  

To carry out this plan the Trinitarians needed large amounts of money.  So, they placed their fund-raising efforts under the patronage of Mary.  They were so successful at that, over the centuries, the Trinitarians were able to free thousands and thousands of people and to return them safely home. 

In gratitude for her miraculous assistance, St. John of Matha honored Mary with the title of "Our Lady of Good Remedy."  Devotion to Mary under this ancient title is widely known in Europe and Latin America, and the Church celebrates her feast day on October 8.  Our Lady of Good Remedy is often depicted as the Virgin Mary handing a bag of money to St. John of Matha.  

When in need - for whatever reason, but especially where you have had difficulty obtaining help - invoke the aid of Our Lady of Good Remedy, and you will surely experience the power of her intercession.


Our Lady of Good Remedy, 
intercede and pray for us!