Our Lady of Victories

It is our hope that this Shrine will be a place of destination and pilgrimage when you are in Boston. Come and pray here and allow Mary to gently lead you to the open arms of her Son. We priests of the Society of Mary will happily pray and celebrate with you the sacraments of the Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Anointing of the Sick.

Many have asked to have their Marriages here. It is our joy to serve you if it is possible. Please read the directives for Marriage in the special section locate here.

If you are not able to come to Boston and would like special prayers or advice, you can contact us through the email or phone number listed on the web page. You can have Masses offered for your intentions throughout the year.

May Mary watch over you and lead you to the Victory of peace in mind and heart which only Her Son, Jesus, can bring.

Sincerely in the love of Jesus and Mary,
The Parish Team

                                          PENTECOST

Welcome to all of you who join us at Our Lady of Victories for the great feast of Pentecost! With the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the gathered disciples in Jerusalem, the Church was born. The Acts of the Apostles describes the scene: “a noise like a strong driving wind,” “tongues as of fire … came to rest upon each one,” “(they) began to speak in different tongues.” What about the people who heard the disciples preached to them? “They were astounded”! That same Holy Spirit is with us and in us, and we pray that the Spirit will set our own hearts and minds on fire with zeal for the faith and a greater willingness to put our faith into action. Have a blessed week!

REDEDICATION TO MISSION

We are so grateful and honored to have His Eminence Cardinal Sean O’Malley OFM, Cap. with us for our 11:00 a.m. Mass, and we are also happy to welcome the Provincial of the Marist Fathers and Brothers in the U.S., Fr. Ted Keating, S.M. for our Eucharist. What’s the fuss? On this Pentecost Sunday, our parishioners, friends, and special guests are celebrating the Rededication of Our Lady of Victories Church to its mission in witness to our
Savior, Jesus Christ. We also are marking the 150^th Anniversary of the arrival of the Society of Mary (the Marists) in the United States. The Marists began serving this parish in 1883, which was just a few years after its founding. So we have a lot to celebrate today! With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this parish has carried on the mission of Jesus: it has proclaimed the Word of God, brought Good News to the poor, celebrated the Sacraments, and invited all to the gift of salvation that Jesus Christ offers to us in His death and resurrection. Through the years, it has also been accompanied and gently guided by Mary, our Mother, under the title of Our Lady of Victories. Our Lady has led many people to her Son here: to His healing, His mercy, His great love. She cooperates fully with the Spirit of God as He sends us out today on mission, not just remembering and celebrating the past, but continuing to proclaim by our words and deeds the saving power of the Son of God, our Lord and Brother, Jesus. We extend our sincere thanks to all who have made this day and celebration possible.

SEMINARIANS

This week’s second collection supports the formation and training of seminarians in the Archdiocese of Boston for service, we pray, as future priests. We are blessed that many are responding to the call to serve as priests. Please be generous to support these seminarians on their journey toward ordination to the priesthood. For more information, please visit www.VocationsBoston.org.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS

This past week we received $581.00 from the week-day collection, $1,660.00 from the week-end collection, and $395.00 for The Catholic Communications Campaign. We thank you for your support.

Mission Co-Op Program

Society for the Propagation of the Faith

Next weekend we welcome Sister Lisa Marie Valentini, MSC, a Missionary Sister of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The MSC Sisters were founded in 1900 and are serving in 20 countries throughout the world. As we continue celebrating this year of Faith, let us recall God’s incredible goodness to us. May our gratitude for this gift of FAITH be reflected by our generosity in the second collection. In this way we will share in the Mission work of our Church and support the MSC Sisters.

BIBLE STUDY

Our sessions continue every Monday evening from 5:10 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the Rectory Conference Room at 27 Isabella Street.

LITANY OF OUR LADY OF VICTORIES

LET US PRAY:  Our Lady of Victories, we come before you in prayer.  You are in complete union with the will of the Father and with the mission of your Son, Jesus Christ.  We ask your intercession that all that binds us and burdens us will be overcome by the saving death and resurrection of your Son.  We pray in His name, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives forever and ever. Amen.

V.     Lord, have mercy.                                          R.     Lord, have mercy.

V.     Christ, have mercy.                                       R.     Christ, have mercy.

V.     Lord, have mercy.                                          R.     Lord, have mercy.

V.     God, the Father of heaven,                            R.     have mercy on us.

V.     God the Son, our Redeemer,                        R.     have mercy on us.

V.     God the Holy Spirit                                          R.     have mercy on us.

V.     Holy Trinity, One God,                                    R.     have mercy on us.

V.     Holy Mary, Mother of God,                                                R.     pray for us.

V.     Our Lady of Victories,                                                        R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over lack of faith,                                             R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over sin, both personal and social,              R.     pray of us.

V.     For victory over the culture of death,                               R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over abortion and euthanasia,                      R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over war and all forms of violence,              R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory of sexual and physical abuse,                      R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over pornography and sexual exploitation, R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over racial hatred and prejudice,                  R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over poverty and homelessness,                  R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over alcoholism and drug addiction,            R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over nicotine and gambling addiction,         R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over all forms of addiction,                             R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over cancer and heart disease,                     R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over dementia and Alzheimer’s disease,    R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over HIV/AIDS,                                                R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over mental and emotional illness,              R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over all sickness and disease,                     R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over family strife and discord,                       R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over ignorance and fear,                               R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over materialism and greed,                         R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over indifference and negligence,               R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over pride and a judgmental spirit,              R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over despair and hopelessness,                 R.     pray for us.

V.     For victory over the bonds of death itself,                      R.     pray for us.

V.     That our parish might trust in your will,                                                                  R.    Hear us, O Lord.

V.     That our community might share more fully in the victory of your Son,              R.    Hear us, O Lord.

V.     That our community might grow, both in faith and in numbers,                            R.    Hear us, O Lord.

V.     Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,                                          R.     spare us, O Lord.

V.     Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,                                          R.    hear us, O Lord.

V.     Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,                                           R.     have mercy on us.

LET US PRAY: Loving and merciful God, hear with a longing to share more fully in the victory of your

Son in His cross and resurrection.  With the intercession of Mary, our Mother and Our Lady of Victories, we offer this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns forever and ever.  Amen.