Happy Feast of the Holy Archangels!

A Prayer to the Archangels 

Heavenly King,You have given us archangels to assist us during our pilgrimage on earth. Saint Michael is our protector; I ask him to come to my aid, fight for all my loved ones, and protect us from danger. Saint Gabriel is a messenger of the Good News; I ask him to help me clearly hear Your voice and to teach me the truth. Saint Raphael is the healing angel; I ask him to take my need for healing and that of everyone I know, lift it up to Your throne of grace and deliver back to us the gift of recovery. Help us, O Lord, to realize more fully the reality of the archangels and their desire to serve us. Holy angels, pray for us. Amen.

Volunteers Needed for the October 2019 Constantinian Food Walk in New York City

Don't just talk the talk, come walk the walk with your knightly brethren at the monthly Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George Auxiliary Corps food walk. On Thursday, October 3rd at 7:00PM volunteers will meet at the Church of the Transfiguration cafeteria (29 Mott Street—entrance on Mosco St.) in Chinatown, New York to prepare and distribute food to the homeless. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes and street duds. Anything you can donate (ready-to-eat food, toiletries, etc.) will be greatly appreciated.

Anyone interested in supporting this charitable endeavor can contact Cav. John Napoli at jnapoli@smocsg.org or Anna Mavrianos-Cesare at MsAnnaNY@aol.com.

Also see:
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of St. Lawrence Justinian
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of St. Norbert of Xanten
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of Sant'Atanasio il Grande
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of San Benedetto da San Fratello
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas 

• Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of San Lorenzo Maiorano
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of St. Genevieve
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on St. Nicholas Day
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on All Saints' Day
• Constantinian Auxiliary Hit the Streets of Lower Manhattan for Inaugural Homeless Food Walk

A Look at the Annual Mass for the Persecuted Church in New York City

A commemorative photo after Mass
Photos by Pete Clemente, Marie Therese Valle, and Cav. John Napoli 

On Thursday, September 26th, members of the Order participated in the Annual Missa Cantata for the Persecuted Church at the Church of the Holy Family (315 East 47th St.) in New York City. The Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was sung by Celebrant Fr. Richard G. Cipolla, Knight Chaplain of Ecclesiastical Grace. Fr. Benedict Kiely, founder of nasarean.org, was the homilist. The sacred ministers were dutifully assisted by servers Daniel, Paul, Ricardo and Hugo, and members of the Schola Cantorum from the Church of the Holy Innocents in Midtown Manhattan. Cavalieri John Napoli and Charles Sant’Elia were in attendance.

Thank you Fr. Gerald E. Murray, JCD, Pastor; Fr. Joseph T. Chacko, Parochial Vicar; and members of the parish family for your warmth and hospitality. God bless Pete Clemente and the Order of Malta Auxiliary for sponsoring the Mass and their tireless efforts to promote the faith. As always, it was a great joy to celebrate our faith together.

Fr. Kiely spoke at length about true martyrdom
and the persecution of Christians around the world

(Above and below) After Mass, guests enjoyed some lite fare and fellowship

Celebrating the 93rd Annual Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy, New York

On Thursday, September 19th, members of the Order celebrated the 93rd Annual Feast of San Gennaro at the Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood (113 Baxter St.) in Little Italy, New York.

The statue with the Cross of the Order and relic of the Saint

The Cross of the Order was bestowed to the statue
by HRH Carlo di Borbone during a family visit to feast in 2018

The statue was processed into church for Mass

Their Excellencies Cav. Raimondo del Balzo di Presenzano and Cav. John Viola
with Cavalieri Thomas Crane and John Napoli

Mass was celebrated by Fr. Brian A. Graebe, S.T.D.

Most Precious Blood was filled for the celebration

(Above & below) After Mass, Members of the Order
carried the statue to the outdoor shrine on Mulberry Street

Celebrating the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in New Orleans

By kind invitation of the Pastor Fr. Garret O'Brian, the Southern Sub-Delegation of the Order held its mass for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on Saturday, September 14th at St. Patricks Church on Camp Street, New Orleans. Chaplain Fr. William Farge SJ Ecclesiastical Knight of Grace was the celebrant in the Extraordinary form rite. 

The banner of the Order was displayed for the occasion and prospective members were invited to sit with members in our designated section. The members present, in addition to Fr. Farge, were Cav. Timothy Pickles, Vice Delegate for the South; Cav. Carlo Caomazza Marchese di Campolitaro (Knight of Justice); Cav. John Dana, Knight of Merit; and Dama Katherine de Montluzun, Dame of Merit. After mass all were invited to brunch at the Caffe on the Park restaurant. IHSV

Happy Feast of St. Padre Pio!

Prayer to St. Padre Pio

Gracious God, you generously blessed your servant, Padre Pio, with the gifts of the Spirit. You marked his body with the five wounds of Christ Crucified, as a powerful witness to the saving Passion and Death of your Son, and as a stirring inspiration to many people of your infinite mercy, forgiveness and love. In the confessional, Padre Pio labored endlessly for the salvation of souls. Through his powerful intercession, many who suffered were healed of sickness and disease. Endowed with the gift of discernment, he could read people’s hearts. From the blood of his wounds came a perfumed fragrance, a special sign of your Holy Presence. With dignity and intense devotion, he celebrated daily Mass, inviting countless men and women to a greater union with Jesus Christ, in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Through the intercession of Saint Pio, I confidently beseech you to to grant me the grace of (state your petition here). Help me to imitate his example of prayerful holiness and compassion, so that I, too, may faithfully follow the Risen Lord, and one day rejoice in the Kingdom, where you live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

Feast of Our Lady of La Salette

A Prayer in Honor of Our Lady of La Salette

Remember, dear Lady of La Salette, true Mother of Sorrows, the tears which thou didst shed for me on Calvary; be mindful also of the unceasing care which thou dost exercise to shield me from the justice of God; and consider whether thou canst now abandon thy child, for whom thou hast done so much. Inspired by this consoling thought, I come to cast myself at thy feet, in spite of my infidelity and ingratitude. Reject not my prayer, O Virgin of reconciliation, convert me, obtain for me the grace to love Jesus Christ above all things and to console thee too by living a holy life, in order that one day I may be able to see thee in Heaven. Amen.

Happy Feast of San Gennaro!

Prayer to San Gennaro

Oh Gennaro, brave of faith in Jesus Christ, glorious patron of Catholic Naples, looks upon us benignly and accepts our vows, that today we lie at your feet with total confidence in your powerful patronage. How many times have you run to help your fellow citizens, now stopping in the path of the destructive lava of Vesuvius, and now saving us from plague, earthquakes, famine and many other divine punishments that terrify us. The perpetual miracle of the liquefaction of your blood is a sure and extremely eloquent sign that you live among us, that you know our needs and that you protect us in a singular way. Oh, we pray you to pray for us, sure that we will be answered; and saved from all the evils that oppress us from all directions. Save us from unbelief, and you will see that the faith, by which you have generously sacrificed your life, always, always produces fertile fruits of saints made among us. Amen.

Missa Cantata in New York City for the Persecuted Church in the Middle East

Feast of the Madonna Addolorata

Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows

Our Mother of Sorrows, with strength from above you stood by the Cross, sharing in the sufferings of Jesus, and with tender care you bore Him in your arms, mourning and weeping. We praise you for your faith, which accepted the life God planned for you. We praise you for your hope, which trusted that God would do great things in you. We praise you for your love in bearing with Jesus the sorrows of His passion. Holy Mary, may we follow your example, and stand by all your children who need comfort and love. Mother of God, stand by us in our trials and care for us in our many needs. Pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen!

Columbus Day Dinner Honoring Fr. Carmine Rizzi in Nutley, New Jersey

Celebrating the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Little Italy, New York

Members of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George
Photos courtesy of Il Regno

Saturday, September 14th — Members of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George celebrated Solemn High Mass for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at the Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood in Little Italy, New York. The Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was sung by Celebrant and Homilist Fr. Richard G. Cipolla, Knight Chaplain of Ecclesiastical Grace. Fr. Tim Iannacone was the Deacon and Fr. Michaels was the subdeacon. The sacred ministers were dutifully assisted by several servers and the Schola St. Hugh under the direction of David J. Hughes.

Led by our esteemed Delegate HE Cav. John M. Viola, Cavalieri John Napoli, Anthony Schembri, Andrew Portelli, and Dame Catherine Stevenson and Jeanne Abate Allen were in attendance.

Thank you Fr. Graebe, Pastor of Most Precious Blood and the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, and members of the parish family for your warmth and hospitality. God bless the Society of St. Hugh of Cluny, especially Stuart and Jill Chessman, for sponsoring the Mass and their tireless efforts to promote the Tridentine Mass. As always, it was a great joy to celebrate our faith together.

Celebrant and Homilist Fr. Richard G. Cipolla 

(Above and below) Celebrating Solemn High Mass

After Mass, devotees venerate the relic of the True Cross

Devotees also had the opportunity to venerate the relic of San Gennaro

Relic of the True Cross

Relic of San Gennaro

Clergy, knights and servers take a commemorative photo 

Missalettes were generously provided by the Society of St. Hugh of Cluny