To prepare for our patronal feast day on August 22, we will hold a novena of prayer daily beginning Sunday, August 13 through Monday, August 21. You can participate in any day of the novena at home or at church.

At home — you can say the full set or short set of daily prayers:

• Pray the prayers, scripture and reflection by viewing or printing from the respective panel for each day below.
• Pray just the novena prayer and daily reflection by viewing or printing from the Daily Prayer and Intentions button below.
• To download the full guide for all nine days, click on the Prayer Guide - All Days Combined button below.

It would be wonderful if everyone at least would pray the novena prayer and the daily prayer intention each day.

Daily Novena Prayer

Blessed Mother Mary, your Son Jesus Christ entrusted us to your protection as your own sons and daughters. In every age, the Church has known your maternal grace and intercession. In this special time of grace as we prepare to celebrate that you are our Queen, may we enjoy your protection, assistance, and love. By your sacred fiat, the Word was made flesh. 

Teach us how to say yes to God when he calls us forth to work in his vineyard. Grant us reverence and humility when we receive the Lord Jesus Christ in his Holy Eucharist. We call upon you, Immaculate Virgin Mary, to inspire us by your own sorrow and suffering to true contrition for our sins. As you along with Saint Joseph made a home for the Son of God, help our families to grow in holiness in their own homes. 

O Star of the Sea, please be a beacon of light for our parish so that we may fulfill our mission to bring God’s Light to the World and guide all souls to heaven.

Amen.