I have the chance to take a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima to different locations between 13th of May and 13th October 2017 for the centenary of Our Lady of Fatima. I have logged the 13th of each month during this period, and currently filling in venues for these dates. I have also logged: 16th July, Our Lady of Mount Carmen. 26th July, Saint Anne. We have a Church in our town dedicated to Our Lady and St Anne. 15th August, the Feast of the Assumption. 21st of August, Our Lady of Knock. 8th September, Our Lady's birthday. 7th October, Feast of the Holy Rosary. If you can think of any other special days we remember Blessed Mother, I would be very grateful so I can find venues for as many as possible during this special year. When is the Feast of the Immaculate Heart. I thought it was the day after the Feast of the Sacred Heart; but am sure it is mentioned in August for some reason. Thank you in advance for your help.
May 31 - The Visitation June 27 - Our Mother of Perpetual Help August 22 - Queenship of Mary September 12 - The Most Holy Name of Mary September 15 - Our Lady of Sorrows November 21 - Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary December 8 - Immaculate Conception December 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe
The feast of the Immaculate Heart is 9 days after Corpus Christi, correct? January 1 - Mary, The Holy Mother of God. Oops, I forgot you specified May 13th to Oct 13th. But to complete the list also, March 25 - The Annunciation of Our Lord.
The feast of the Immaculate Heart is June 8th! http://www.newmanconnection.com/faith/saint/feast-of-the-immaculate-heart-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary
I think that we are both correct or maybe not Corpus Christi is June 15th this year (now I'm confused). EDITED TO ADD: https://fwdioc.org/liturgical-calendar-2017.pdf It may be different from country to country? The US is omitting it this year per #10. on page 8. It would have been June 24th here, 9 days after Corpus Christi. June 8th this year, this is what Julia was looking for. I also found this wonderful article similar to what Julia's thoughts are and I did not know about this, I guess I have my head in the sand. http://catholicnewsherald.com/88-news/fp/1199-2017-the-year-of-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary
Now I have come up with something interesting. The Feast of Immaculate Heart of Mary would be on 24th June, the day after the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus which is on the Friday 23rd June. However, because the nativity of Saint John the Baptist Falls on Saturday 24th June this year, it takes precedence over the Feast of Immaculate Heart of Mary. This is because St John the Baptist feast is a solemnity, and Immaculate Heart is a memorial. So I am going to use the 24th June on My logged list for venues. I understand the Immaculate Heart Feast date can be moved by the ordinary in the Diocese, so this is why we are seeing different dates. I found the 22nd of August in one place and 8th June in another along with Sparrows findings. Thank you Sparrow and Carol for your help. God's blessings to all. It is awesome to get the information. “O Jesus, help us to live as worthy sons and daughters of so noble a mother.” WOW
Hi Everyone, is anyone here on the forum going to Fatima next week for the Celebrations? I am going to be there from the 11th through 17th and would love to meet up with other Forum members.
Hi Julia, These are the listings from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marian_feast_days The most prominent Marian feast days in the General Roman Calendar are:[11] January 1 Mary, the Holy Mother of God March 25 The Annunciation of the Lord (it may be either moved to the day before Palm Sunday should this date be on Holy Week; or to the Monday after the second Sunday of Easter if this date falls on either Friday or Saturday of Holy Week or during Easter Week[12]) May 31 The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9 days after Corpus Christi – The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 22 The Queenship of Mary September 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary September 15 Our Lady of Sorrows October 7 Our Lady of the Rosary November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary December 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Note: Solemnitites and feasts are in bold face. Memorials are in regular face. Optional Marian memorials in the General Roman Calendar are: February 11 Our Lady of Lourdes May 13 Our Lady of Fatima July 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel August 5 Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major September 12 The Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Note: There are many more Marian commemorations celebrated in various localities, but not included in the General Roman Calendar.
Praetorian be sure to let me know if any of your venues are in Maine. I will try to come if I can. I think you are going to experience some powerful signal graces from having Our Lady's statue during this time.
What a great response to the request for days when Blessed Mother statue can be brought to venues where she can bless her Priest sons and her children, the congregation. You will never believe what happened yesterday. I had to have a blood test to see what was going on; I have had nausea and headaches intermittently for a few weeks, and doctor thought better safe than sorry. Blood test yesterday morning, and a frantic call from the other partner in the practice to get in that same evening if possible. Was I ok, was I sure, drink lots and lots of water, the kidneys are heading for failure. Spent a few hours in hospital today at doctors insistence getting checks. I was in a flap wondering if God was about to take me off my legs and the statue plan would fold. But it turns out I will take 30 whatevers of steroids a day for a fortnight and go back to see a consultant in two weeks time. If things improve I am free; If things don't improve they will hospitalise me and who know what the outcome will be. But, the great news is, Julia has two weeks of freedom over the period 13th May, and Blessed Mother gets to her first venue as planned. Phew.
Julia so sorry to hear of your difficulties I read what you wrote and I have to say your attitude was phenomenal. I was stunned at your selflessness. I wish I would feel the same when difficult things happen to me. I will pray for you that all goes well.
