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 The Light of ChristThe Sanctuary Lamp is, as every Catholic knows, a very special candle. Its brightness assures all who visit the church that Jesus is really present upon the altar. It is an assurance of His continuous love for us as He remains in the tabernacle. It is also a symbol of faith, shining through the darkest of nights. Here at Queen of Angels, our sanctuary lamp hangs by Our Lady’s altar. Recently it came to our attention that some churches offer their parishioners an opportunity to have the sanctuary lamp burn for their own intentions, thus adding another “vigil candle” to their church. We would like to begin this practice on Easter morning, when we relight our sanctuary lamp with the “new fire.” The offering for each lamp will be $15.00. Special envelopes for you to write your intentions will be available soon. What a comfort, to know that Jesus in the tabernacle will remember your intention as your candle shines before Him in the church! The Sanctuary Lamps will burn this week for the intentions of: Michael & Marie Alberico Church (Intention envelopes are available in the pamphlet rack as you enter church.)
Set Your Missal
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Apostle St. James the Greater. The rank of this feast supercedes the Sunday. You will find the proper of today’s Mass in the section of your daily missal where the feasts of the saints are listed (July 25th). The Preface for the Mass is that of the Apostles. The 9th Sunday after Pentecost is commemorated at the Collect, Secret and Postcommunion Prayers. Today is also the feast of St. Christopher, Patron of Travelers. Next Sunday is the 10th Sunday after Pentecost with a commemoration of the feast of St. Peter in Chains.
There is hardly a Catholic family which will not, sooner or later, have to prepare their home for the visit of a priest making a sick call. In danger of death, the priest will come to give the Last Rites. If the family member is seriously ill, but not in danger of death, the priest will administer the sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist, and give the Blessing for Sick People from the Roman Ritual. In both cases, it is good to know what ought to be prepared for the priest’s visit.
First of all, make sure that the sickroom is neat and clean. Have a small table near the sick person’s bed and cover it with a clean, white cloth. Place the following items on it: a crucifixThe priest should be met at the door by someone with a lighted candle, who will lead him to the sick room. All present should kneel out of reverence for the Blessed Sacrament. The first three articles should be easy to procure, since every Catholic family should have a crucifix, blessed candles and holy water in the home. However, if none of these articles are available, the priest carries miniature versions of these in his sick call kit. When a family member is so ill that he or she can’t come to Mass, call the priest. Cardinal Vaughn of England stated that the essence of the priesthood consists in bringing people to Our Lord (through the Sacraments) and bringing Our Lord to them when they are unable to come to Him.
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Queen of Angels Catholic Church is located in Santa Clarita, California and draws parishioners to the Traditional Latin Mass (Tridentine Mass) from all over Southern CA and the Greater Los Angeles areas.
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