Week of August 31 - September 6, 2025

Today is First Saturday and September 8th is the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Seasonal Marian Hymn - Salve Regina

St. Michael's Lent Countdown

Countdown to Michaelmas:

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First Saturday is Today, September 6th

Here are the Mass readings for today:

This devotion was given to us from Our Blessed Mother to Sister Lucia of Fatima. To complete the First Saturday devotion, you must do the following for 5 consecutive Saturdays:

1. Receive Holy Communion in a state of grace
2. Receive the Sacrament of Confession
3. Pray 1 full Rosary (any mystery, all 5 decades)
4. ​15 minute meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary​

When you want to start this devotion, I suggest putting a reminder in your planner or calendar for the 5 consecutive Saturdays so you do not forget. Many parishes will offer special Holy Hours, Mass and prayers specifically designed to fulfill this devotion so be sure to check nearby parish schedules. It’s a wonderful habit to get into, and after fulfilling the first 5 it is very fruitful to continue this devotion for the rest of your life!

September Novena - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Novena

September 8 - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

September 8th is the day the Church celebrates the birth of Our Blessed Mother! Since the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on December 8th, this date is exactly 9 months later. Simple ways to celebrate this feast are:

• Attend Mass
• Pray the Divine Office
• Pray a Rosary (since her birthday is on a Monday, the Joyful Mysteries can be prayed since these are usually prayed on Monday)
• Visit a statue of Mary at your parish and say a prayer
• Plant or display flowers near a Mary statue in your home or garden
• Have a simple birthday cake for Mary. Blue icing or blue decorations on the cake would be appropriate since Mary is often seen wearing blue!

Talk with you this week to celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary together!

To Jesus through Mary,

Alexandra

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