Monthly
Chapel Bulletin
March 2026
Dedicated to Saint Joseph
“Who, in fact, was Saint Joseph? And what were the offices he filled and the privileges he enjoyed? He was predestined to be the virgin spouse of the Virgin Mother of the Son of God, and was to be His and her guardian and protector; he was the chosen minister of the counsels of the Most High in the mystery of the Incarnation; he was for years the habitual companion of both Mary and Jesus; he bore the Divine Child constantly in his arms, lovingly caressed Him and received His caresses in return; to him, as to His Blessed Mother, Jesus was subject in the house and workshop of Nazareth; he was as a father and a tutor to Him; he was the daily witness of His hidden life and heard the sacred words that fell from His lips, all through His boyhood, youth and early manhood; and he had the unspeakable blessedness of dying in His embrace. But further: with this sublime vocation and these incomparable privileges the graces and virtues of Joseph fully corresponded; his merits were commensurate with his dignity; and therefore it is that he ranks next to Mary in the Court of Heaven and is seated in glory so nigh unto the throne of the Incarnate Word.”
~ From “The Life and Glories of Saint Joseph” by Edward Healy Thompson, M.A.
Events this Month:
- Mar. 14 – Talent Night 7pm
- Mar. 17 – Saint Patrick
- Mar. 19 – Saint Joseph
- Mar. 25 – The Annunciation
Join us for the Stations of the Cross and Benediction, every Friday in Lent at 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST – 2ND SUNDAY IN LENT. Saint David of Wales.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD – Saint Katherine Drexel founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and a system of Catholic schools in the USA.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH – Saints Perpetua and Felicitas were martyrs in the early persecution of the Church in Africa. They are mentioned daily in the Canon of the Mass. First Friday. This Friday in Lent is dedicated to the Holy Shroud. Stations of the Cross at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH—Saint Thomas Aquinas acquired all his wisdom at the foot of the Cross, teaching us that one hour of prayer is worth years of study. Feastday of Brother Thomas Augustine, MICM. First Saturday.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH — 3RD SUNDAY IN LENT. Saint John of God is the patron saint of booksellers, printers, heart patients, hospitals, nurses, the sick, and firefighters and is considered the founder of the Brothers Hospitallers. Daylight Savings begins.
MONDAY, MARCH 9TH – Saint Dominic Savio, the young disciple of Saint John Bosco, lived by his motto, “Death rather than sin!”
TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH – The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste were exposed upon a frozen pond until they froze to death. One, yielding to the torture, left his companions, but a guard took his place.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH – Saint Gregory the Great, one of the great Doctors of the Church.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH – Saint Euphrasia. This Friday in Lent is dedicated to the Five Wounds. Stations of the Cross at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH – Saint Matilda. Join us for the Saint Patrick’s Talent Night at 7:00 p.m. in MacIsaac Hall. Contact Brother Anthony if you would like to share your talent!
SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH – 4TH SUNDAY IN LENT. LAETARE SUNDAY. Saint Longinus was the Roman centurion who pierced the side of Our Lord on Good Friday. His lance is kept in one of the great pillars in Saint Peter’s Basilica.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH – Saint Patrick spread the Faith through Ireland. His simplicity in teaching the truths of the Faith is typified by his description of the Trinity in the shamrock. Feastday of Brother Patrick Joseph, MICM.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH – Saint Cyril of Jerusalem was made a Doctor of the Church for his clear explanations of the Catholic Faith.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH—Saint Joseph was “a just man.” This praise bestowed by the Holy Ghost, and the privilege of having been chosen by God as the foster father of Jesus and the spouse of the Virgin Mother, are the foundations of the honor paid to Saint Joseph by the Church. Let us go to Saint Joseph in all our needs and ask him for the grace of a holy death.
FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH – Saint Photina. This Friday in Lent is dedicated to the Precious Blood. Stations of the Cross at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST—Saint Benedict, through the writing of his Rule and founding at Monte Cassino, is revered as the Father of Western Monasticism.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22ND – PASSION SUNDAY. Today, statues and sacred images are veiled with purple cloth and remain covered until the Easter Vigil. This stems from today’s Gospel when the Jews take up stones to cast at Jesus, Who hides Himself.
MONDAY, MARCH 23RD – Our Lady of Victories is the name given to an image of the Blessed Virgin which the French took from the Greeks at Constantinople in 1204 in a battle in which they scored a victory.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH – Saint Gabriel the Archangel was chosen by God to bring the message of the Annunciation. The name Gabriel means strength of God.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH – THE ANNUNCIATION. On this day, the Word was made flesh and united to Itself forever the humanity of Jesus. Mary’s simple Fiat (Be it done) was the dawn of our salvation!
FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH—Saint John Damascene explained the theological significance of venerating images in clear, deep, and evocative language. For this reason, he has been named the “Doctor of Christian Art.” This Friday in Lent is dedicated to the Seven Dolors of Our Lady.. Stations of the Cross at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH—Saint John Capistrano studied under Saint Bernardine of Siena, who inspired him to institute the devotion to the holy Names of Jesus and Mary. His melodic last name, Capistrano, was immortalized by his Franciscan brothers when they named a large mission in Southern California in his honor.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH – PALM SUNDAY celebrates the triumphant entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem. We are given blessed palms to hold during the procession and the reading of the Passion and Last Gospel. Blessing and Procession of the Palms at 9:00 a.m. Mass.
MONDAY, MARCH 30TH – Our Lady of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem. After finding the True Cross in Jerusalem, Saint Helen carried a portion of it to Rome, where she built a basilica to house it. Today, it is still seen and venerated along with other precious relics of the Passion.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST—Saint John Climacus was a monk on Mount Sinai who went there to live at the age of sixteen. He became an abbot, but after four years returned to his life as a hermit on this sacred mountain.
Unfailing Prayer to Saint Joseph
O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.
O Saint Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of fathers.
O Saint Joseph, I never grow weary of contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him close in my name, kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. Saint Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for me. Amen.
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