Dear Fellow Parish Insert Reps: The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Holy Father’s Intentions for the month of June 2018: Universal-Social Networks: That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects other for their differences. Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (6/3), Sacred Heart of Jesus (6/8), Immaculate Heart of Mary (6/9), Anthony of Padua (6/13), Peter and Paul (6/29).
Padre Pio’s devotion to the Sacred Heart manifested itself in the mystical union in a faithful imitation, a loving reparation and confident prayer. He wrote on 12 April 1912: “When Mass was over I remained with Jesus in thanksgiving. oh, how sweet was the colloquy with paradise that morning! It was such that although I want to tell you all about it, I cannot. There were things which cannot be translated into the human language without losing their deep and heavenly meaning. The Heart of Jesus and my own — allow me to use the expression — were fused. No longer was two hearts beating but only one. My own heart had disappeared as a drop of water is lost in the ocean. Jesus was its paradise, its king. My joy was so intense and deep that I could bear no more and tears of happiness poured down my cheeks. When paradise is poured into a heart, this afflicted, exiled, the weak and mortal heart cannot bear it without weeping.’ – St. Padre Pio.
Our Padre Pio Prayer Group (PPPG-CK) cordially invites you to join them each second Saturday (next June 9, 2018) for the 8:00 A.M. Mass, rosary, discussion, and adoration. Visit ‘www.pppg.org‘ for a monthly newsletter and calendar, as well as to submit prayer petitions directly to Italy. Contact: Magdalena Skiles (419-356-4208) or email @ ‘magdalena@magdalenaskiles.com
Also, join the Sisters @ Monastery of the Visitation, 1745 Parkside Blvd., Toledo, OH 43607, for their annual Novena to the Sacred Heart, Thursday, May 31-Friday, June 8, 2018, both 7 AM and 7:15 PM, Father Thomas McQuillen, Novena Director, and Bishop Daniel Thomas, officiating at the closing evening Mass, Friday, June 8, 2018, 7:15 PM.
In closing, mark your calendars for our ‘Spring’ Padre Pio Prayer Group ‘Movie Day’ scheduled for Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 1-3 and 7-9 P.M., Christ the King Parish Meeting Room, 4100 Harvest Lane, Toledo, OH 43623. We will host numerous special speakers to share the spirit of St. Padre Pio in this most significant year of his celebrations: 100 years of his receiving the Stigmata of the Lord, and 50 years of his reward to Heaven. Come and celebrate with us. Invite everyone. Our official flyer has already been submitted to your parish office previously. Kindly post it in your parish bulletin, your bulletin board and, of course, the best manner to advertise is by word of mouth, personally inviting family and friends. Happy Father’s Day!
