All School Mass

This Friday, December 5th, we will have an All School Mass. This is "First Friday," and as Catholics this is an expression of our love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Christ has promised us many blessings for devotion to his Sacred Heart, among them the grace of peace in our final hours. "In the excess of the mercy of my Heart, I promise you that my all powerful love will grant to all those who will receive Communion on the First Fridays, for nine consecutive months, the grace of final repentance: they will not die in my displeasure, nor without receiving the sacraments; and my Heart will be their secure refuge in that last hour." (quoted in Wikipedia).

Our students attend All School Masses each month on First Friday (when we are in session), as well as on all holy days (the children will attend Mass again on Monday, December 8, as this is the feast of the Immaculate Conception). These Masses are in addition to the regular elementary (Tuesday) and junior high (Wednesday or Friday) Masses that we attend.

If you have never attended a school Mass, please join us on Friday or Monday (or on any of the upcoming All School Masses). I truly believe that you can best experience the community of St. Paul School when you attend Mass with us - the children's singing and participation is so heartfelt and enthusiastic you can't help but be moved! Many times I have had tears in my eyes, the singing of the children is so beautiful. Msgr. Pat once commented that the children "raise the roof" with their joy in the Lord, and it's so true. Please come and experience this joy for yourself.