Message From the Director
Dear Friends of Our Lady of Angels,
As we gather in spirit to celebrate the Glorious Solemnity of Easter, may the radiant light of the Risen Christ fill your hearts with renewed hope, peace and joy. This sacred season reminds us that God’s love is stronger than darkness, suffering or uncertainty. Through the Resurrection, we are invited to rise with Christ into new life, strengthened by grace and guided by the gentle protection of Our Lady and her Holy Angels.
Your prayers generosity and devotion continue to be a blessing to our community and to all those we serve. During this Easter season, may you feel especially close to the loving presence of Mary, Queen of Angels, who accompanies us with tenderness and intercedes for us with a mother’s heart.
May the peace of the Risen Lord dwell richly within your homes, renew your spirit and inspire you to share his love with the world. Be assured of the prayers of the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers for you and your loved ones throughout this joyful season.
In Mary Our Mother,
Executive Director
Father William J. O’Brien, C.M. Memorial Fund
Dear Friends in Christ,
It is with deep sadness, yet profound hope in resurrection that we remember our beloved Father William J. O’Brien, C.M. who passed away peacefully in the early hours of March 14th at the St. Catherine’s Infirmary located in the Vincentian Motherhouse in Philadelphia.
In honor of Father O’Brien’s devotion to Our Blessed Mother and the Vincentian Ministries we are establishing the Father William J. O’Brien, C.M. Memorial Fund. This fund will support the task that he embraced throughout his life which is encouraging devotion to the Blessed Mother.
We invite you to make a lasting memorial gift to this fund. You are not only remembering Father O’Brien’s life and dedication to the Vincentian mission, but ensuring that his positive impact continues for years to come.
Donations can be made by clicking HERE or checks can be mailed to: PO Box 1918 Niagara University, NY 14109.
We continue to hold Father O’Brien’s memory in our hearts. His life was devoted to the Church, the Vincentian community, and the Blessed Mother with unwavering devotion. We ask you to help continue his legacy and for your continued prayers in the spirit of Father O’Brien’s dedication to the Blessed Mother.
“We must honor Mary as the one who was preserved from sin, who was perfectly faithful to grace and who teaches us to say with her: “Be it done unto me according to your word.” ~ St. Vincent de Paul
Devotedly in Our Lady of Angels,
Rev. Michael J. Carroll, C.M.
Executive Director
Paten and Chalice
Our Lady of Angels is rooted in prayer. Each year we offer multiple Novenas of Masses on your behalf. Your particular needs and those of your loved ones are constantly remembered at the altar. The greatest gift that we can share with anyone is prayer. On January 1st the Vincentian priests in the infirmary in Philadelphia assumed the responsibility of celebrating our Novenas. Prior to this, Masses were celebrated at multiple sites at St. Vincent’s Seminary in Philadelphia. The priests in the infirmary are happy to offer this service for the Association.
The infirmary is under the patronage of St. Catherine Laboure. As we know, she is the Daughter of Charity who the Blessed Mother appeared to and was asked by her to have a medal struck. The Medal is now popularly known as the Miraculous Medal. St. Catherine spent most of her life caring for elderly men, so she is the appropriate patron for our infirmary.
As a sign of our gratitude, I would like to gift the infirmary with a Paten and Chalice to use for the Novenas of Masses that they are offering for us. These sacred vessels would serve as an additional reminder of the intentions for these Masses. I am happy to accept any assistance in procuring this gift.
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Mass Enrollment Cards
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