Events and Opportunities
Each month a special Mass is celebrated at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, where Father McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, for the intentions of members of the Father McGivney Guild. Father McGivney’s body now rests in a beautiful sarcophagus in the nave of the church.
All Souls Novena of Masses
Each day between Oct. 24-Nov. 2, All Souls Day, Father Gabriel B. O’Donnell, postulator of the cause for Father McGivney, celebrates Mass for all deceased relatives and friends of Guild members. The All Souls Novena of Masses is celebrated at St. Mary’s Church. Petitions sent by Guild members on behalf of deceased loved ones are placed on the altar.
Novena for World Peace
During the nine days preceding the feast of the Sacred Heart, the Guild celebrates daily Mass at various basilicas in Rome for the cause of world peace. Intentions sent by Guild members are placed on the altar for each Mass.
Christmas and Easter Triduum Masses
Petitions sent by Guild members are placed on the altar at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome for Masses celebrated at Easter and Christmas by the Guild. Each triduum, or series of three Masses, draws hundreds of petitions from members of the Father McGivney Guild.
Write to the Guild to have your special intentions placed on the altar and remembered at the monthly Masses or special novena and triduum Masses celebrated by the Guild. There is no better way to commend a sick or deceased loved one to God’s merciful care. Special worries or concerns will also be included in our prayers.
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