September First Friday and First Saturday

FIRST FRIDAY - September 4  
Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus  
Holy Masses – 6:30 and 8:30 AM.  

 

FIRST SATURDAY - September 5  
Devoted to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Adoration, Rosary & Confessions from 10:00 – 11:00 AM.
Holy Mass at 11:00 AM.

the month of September 2026

The month of September is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, whose memorial the Church celebrates on September 15.

THE SEVEN SORROWS DEVOTION

The Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by saying seven Hail Mary's and meditating on her tears and dolors (sorrows). The devotion was passed on by St. Bridget.

 

THE SEVEN GRACES

I will grant peace to their families.
They will be enlightened about the divine mysteries.
I will console them in their pains and I will accompany them in their work.
I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will of my divine Son or the sanctification of their souls.
I will defend them in their spiritual battles with the infernal enemy and I will protect them at every instant of their lives.
I will visibly help them at the moment of their death, they will see the face of their Mother.
I have obtained from my divine Son, that those who propagate this devotion to my tears and sorrows, will be taken directly from this earthly life to eternal happiness since all their sins will be forgiven and my Son and I will be their eternal consolation and joy.

 

THE SEVEN SORROWS

The prophecy of Simeon
"and you yourself a sword will pierce" so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. (Luke 2:35).

The flight into Egypt
The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him (Matthew 2:13).

The loss of the Child Jesus in the temple
After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety (Luke 2:46, 48).

The meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross
A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented him (Luke 23:27).

The Crucifixion
Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, Woman, behold, your son. Then he said to the disciple, Behold, your mother. And from that hour the disciple took her into his home (John 19:25 27).

The taking down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross
After this, Joseph of Arimathea, secretly a disciple of Jesus for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate if he could remove the body of Jesus. And Pilate permitted it. So he came and took his body (John 19:38).

The burial of Jesus
The women who had come from Galilee with him followed behind, and when they had seen the tomb and the way in which his body was laid in it, they returned and prepared spices and perfumed oils (Luke 23:55 56).
 The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of September 2026

The Care of Water: For a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

Feasts for September 2026

Thursday, September 3 - Gregory the Great, Memorial
Friday, September 4 - First Friday of the Month 
Saturday, September 5 - Teresa of Calcutta; First Friday of the Month
Sunday, September 6 - Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday, September 8 - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Feast
Wednesday, September 9 - Peter Claver, Memorial
Saturday, September 12 - Most Holy Name of Mary, Optional Memorial
Sunday, September 13 - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday, September 14 - Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Feast
Tuesday, September 15 - Our Lady of Sorrows, Memorial
Wednesday, September 16 - Cornelius and Cyprian, Memorial
Thursday, September 17 - Robert Bellarmine, Hildegard of Bingen; Optional Memorial
Saturday, September 19 - Januarius; Optional Memorial
Sunday, September 20 - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday, September 21 - Matthew Apostle and Evangelist
Wednesday, September 23 - Pius of Pietrelcina, Memorial
Saturday, September 26 - Cosmas and Damian, Optional Memorial
Sunday, September 27 -  Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday, September 28 - Wenceslaus, Martyr, Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyr
Tuesday, September 29 - Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels, Feast
Wednesday, September 30 - Jerome, Memorial

This Week on Formed

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Are you hesitant to return to the Sacrament of Reconciliation after a long absence? Watch Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession.

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How to Receive Holy Communion

This is a reminder for everyone about the proper way to receive.  First, we are to make a sign of reverence before we reach the minister of either the Precious Body or the Precious Blood; our bishops have asked that this be a profound bow of our head.  Nevertheless, genuflections or receiving on one’s knees are welcome.  We are to respond “Amen” when Holy Communion is offered to us.

To receive on the tongue, please open your mouth, tilt your head back and place your tongue on your bottom lip. If your tongue is relaxed and not flexed, the Sacred Host will not move.

To receive in the hand, place one hand on top of the other, raised up a bit (not down at the waist) and flat so that the Host doesn’t slide.  After you are given the Host, take the Host with your bottom hand and place it in your mouth IMMEDIATELY (please refrain from passing the Host from hand to hand or other such things).

Furthermore, Please do not turn after receiving the Host and walk off with it in your hand. You may take at most two steps to the side.  After receiving, it is customary to bless oneself by making the sign of the cross. If you choose to receive the Precious Blood when it is offered, please take the chalice very carefully with two hands and take a tiny sip.  Parents are asked to keep an eye on your children so that they receive our Lord reverently.  May we show the greatest amount of respect and reverence for our Lord who is fully present in the Holy Eucharist.

Spiritual Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I do desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you.

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The life of Bishop Michael Portier

 This documentary highlights the remarkable life of 
Bishop Michael Portier, the first bishop of Mobile.  
"The Life of Bishop Michael Portier” is a 50-minute video 
produced by 4PM Media. 

Watch the latest Episodes of "Native Soil"

Native Soil,” a 4PM Media production, seeks to further build up a “Culture of Vocations” in the Archdiocese of Mobile.  We are challenged to consider how God is calling us to renew our 'native soil.' 

Watch the latest episodes of Native Soil at:
https://www.nativesoil.org/episodes

As you listen, allow your understanding of what it means to be part of the “Body of Christ” to deepen and expand. 

 Native Soil

 

An Act of Spiritual Communion

With this Act of Spiritual Communion we unite ourselves to God through prayer when we are unable to complete that union with Him in the reception of Holy Communion.

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.

Archdiocese of Mobile - Generations of Faith Video

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