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We begin the month of May, remembering Saint Joseph the worker. Even though it is Sunday, our community is enriched by workers from farms, industries, education area, construction, landscape, health services, and many other professional jobs offered in the community. Inspired by Saint Joseph, we consecrate their mission of new apostles who testify the presence of the Risen Lord in Watsonville, through their actions, following the steps of Saint Joseph as they take care of their families and the church.
Don Bosco turned to Saint Joseph for all his needs and urged others to invoke him, talking about the efficacy of his intercession. Don Bosco entrusted the Salesian Congregation to Mary, making its principal Patroness to St. Joseph and St. Francis de Sales. Don Bosco had the feast day of patronage on the third Sunday of Easter, the Sunday which we begin this May 2022.
We also remember Dominic Savio during the month of May. A young Salesian student who lived in Don Bosco’s oratory. He had a kind soul, and when he heard a sermon from Don Bosco that it was easy to become a saint, he was deep touched by these words. After reflecting on Don Bosco’s message, he said: “I did not think I could become a saint so easily, but now, I have understood that I can do this by being happy.” He summarized it by saying: “You should know that here we make holiness consist in always being cheerful.” And we continue this way of holiness in our parish, every Saturday, young parishioners gather under the guidance of volunteers in oratory activities, looking for one goal: to love God by becoming better Christians and persons. So, we celebrate Dominic Savio’s feast, inviting our young parishioners from the oratory, CCD, confirmation, and school to live holiness in happiness!
On May 13, the Salesian Family remembers Mother Mary Dominga Mazzarello, the cofounder of the Salesians Sisters, called Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. Amazingly, we celebrate her feast this month!
Finally, as we know, May is the month of Mary. And for the Salesian family, we celebrate the Virgin mother, Mary Help of Christians. We are a particular parish under her protection. This month we prepare to consecrate all parishioners to her, sharing her devotion with joy and willingness to transform our society into a better place.
Don Bosco worked hard and finished the construction of The Basilica of Mary Help of Christians on April 18, 1868. He asked an artist-painter, Tommaso Lorenzone, to paint a frame above the main altar of the Basilica. This painting was done according to Don Bosco’s desire, who followed the indications received from Mary in a dream. A copy of the paint is in our parish, and we have people consecrated to her in the group of ADMA, as parishioners of this beautiful place, we honor her by celebrating with devotion her novena, and especially the feast day -Solemnity for us- on May 24.
Yes, May is an excellent month for all!
Fr, Rafael Saiz, SDB, pastor
Don Bosco turned to Saint Joseph for all his needs and urged others to invoke him, talking about the efficacy of his intercession. Don Bosco entrusted the Salesian Congregation to Mary, making its principal Patroness to St. Joseph and St. Francis de Sales. Don Bosco had the feast day of patronage on the third Sunday of Easter, the Sunday which we begin this May 2022.
We also remember Dominic Savio during the month of May. A young Salesian student who lived in Don Bosco’s oratory. He had a kind soul, and when he heard a sermon from Don Bosco that it was easy to become a saint, he was deep touched by these words. After reflecting on Don Bosco’s message, he said: “I did not think I could become a saint so easily, but now, I have understood that I can do this by being happy.” He summarized it by saying: “You should know that here we make holiness consist in always being cheerful.” And we continue this way of holiness in our parish, every Saturday, young parishioners gather under the guidance of volunteers in oratory activities, looking for one goal: to love God by becoming better Christians and persons. So, we celebrate Dominic Savio’s feast, inviting our young parishioners from the oratory, CCD, confirmation, and school to live holiness in happiness!
On May 13, the Salesian Family remembers Mother Mary Dominga Mazzarello, the cofounder of the Salesians Sisters, called Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. Amazingly, we celebrate her feast this month!
Finally, as we know, May is the month of Mary. And for the Salesian family, we celebrate the Virgin mother, Mary Help of Christians. We are a particular parish under her protection. This month we prepare to consecrate all parishioners to her, sharing her devotion with joy and willingness to transform our society into a better place.
Don Bosco worked hard and finished the construction of The Basilica of Mary Help of Christians on April 18, 1868. He asked an artist-painter, Tommaso Lorenzone, to paint a frame above the main altar of the Basilica. This painting was done according to Don Bosco’s desire, who followed the indications received from Mary in a dream. A copy of the paint is in our parish, and we have people consecrated to her in the group of ADMA, as parishioners of this beautiful place, we honor her by celebrating with devotion her novena, and especially the feast day -Solemnity for us- on May 24.
Yes, May is an excellent month for all!
Fr, Rafael Saiz, SDB, pastor
