Anne
O loving God,
to turn away from you is to fall,
to turn toward you is to rise,
and to stand before you is to abide forever.
Grant us, dear God,
in all our duties your help,
in all our uncertainties your guidance,
in all our dangers your protection,
and in all our sorrows your peace,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Saint Augustine of Hippo
354-430
The Shrine of Saint Anne
When Monsignor J. C. Marquis showed the relic of Saint Anne to the gathering of faithful in the small church of Saint Jean Baptiste on May 1, 1892, likely he and the church’s Pastor, Father Frederick Tetreau, could not foresee what would develop from that simple act. In the ensuing weeks, crowds by the tens of thousands came to the church, from New York City and throughout the region, to venerate the relic of Saint Anne in a moving display of faith and love.
And every July since, Saint Jean Baptiste has been the site of an annual novena in honor of Saint Anne - wife and mother, grandmother, and woman of faith. You can see that same faith and love in the faces of eager pilgrims each year, in the fervor of their prayers, and in their trust in God’s grace and goodness.
We invite you to be part of the Annual Novena of Saint Anne here at Saint Jean Baptiste. Father John A. Kamas, S.S.S., will conduct the noon-hour and evening Masses.
One of the most inspiring and unique aspects of the novena is the nightly procession of the Blessed Sacrament. This expression of belief and love, in addition to the celebration of Mass itself, underscores the strong connection at Saint Jean Baptiste between the Eucharist and the Novena of Saint Anne.
Some might wonder where and when the practice of praying for specific needs over nine consecutive days originated. In Acts of the Apostles 1:13-14, the evangelist Luke describes the life of the early Christian community in Jerusalem following Jesus' ascension and prior to the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. He states, "All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together with some women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and his brothers." This was the first "novena," nine days of intense prayer in preparation for the promised gift of the Spirit.
We look forward to seeing you from Wednesday, July 17, through Friday, July 26, for the Annual Novena and Feast of Saint Anne. Even if you cannot be present, please send us your intentions and requests to be included in prayer throughout the novena and on the feast day, July 26. Your faith and love are part of the story, too!
Annual Novena and Feast of Saint Anne
Wednesday, July 17 - Friday, July 26, 2013
WEEKDAYS
7:30 a.m.
Mass
8:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer
11:30 a.m.
Reconciliation
12:00 p.m.
Rosary
12:15 p.m.
Novena Mass and Devotions
5:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer
5:15 p.m.
Benediction
5:30 p.m.
Mass
7:00 p.m.
Reconciliation
7:30 p.m.
Novena Mass, Devotions, Eucharistic Procession, Benediction
SATURDAY, JULY 20
9:00 a.m.
Mass
11:30 a.m.
Reconciliation
12:00 p.m.
Rosary
12:15 p.m.
Novena Mass, Anointing of the Sick, Devotions
4:30 p.m.
Reconciliation
5:15 p.m.
Benediction
5:30 p.m.
Mass
7:00 p.m.
Reconciliation
7:30 p.m.
Novena Mass, Devotions, Eucharistic Procession, Benediction
SUNDAY, JULY 21
9:00 a.m.
Mass
10:30 a.m.
Mass
12:00 p.m.
Novena Mass, Blessing of Babies and Children, Devotions
4:30 p.m.
Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet
5:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer
5:15 p.m.
Benediction
5:30 p.m.
Mass
7:00 p.m.
Reconciliation
7:30 p.m.
Novena Mass, Devotions, Eucharistic Procession, Benediction
FRIDAY, JULY 26 - SAINTS ANNE AND JOACHIM
7:30 a.m.
Mass
8:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer
11:30 a.m.
Reconciliation
12:00 p.m.
Rosary
12:15 p.m.
Mass and Devotions
5:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer
5:15 p.m.
Benediction
5:30 p.m.
Mass
7:00 p.m.
Reconciliation
7:30 p.m.
Mass, Devotions, Eucharistic Procession, Benediction
Saint Jean's is handicap-accessible from Lexington Avenue via elevator on the south side of the church building.
