Missionaries of the Precious Blood

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1 Missionaries of the Precious Blood Atlantic Province LIFE LIVED IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS Picture of St. Gaspar Del Bufalo - St. Maria in Trivio Church. Piazza dei Crociferi, Rome, Italy

2 BECOME A MISSIONARY OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD Would you like to be one of us? Every call, every vocation, comes from God and every person has some kind of calling from God! The unique call of God to be a Missionary of the Precious Blood comes to Roman Catholic men, between the ages of 18 and 45 who are intelligent, well-rounded, spirit-filled, and generous of heart to labor with one another in the service of the Kingdom of God. Missionaries of the Precious Blood find their inspiration in the Blood shed by Christ on the Cross, and the love which that Blood signified for all people, especially for those on the margins of society and who feel abandoned, hurt, or unloved in some way. Most of the time, discerners have already received an undergraduate degree or more before seeking admission, but each vocation is unique and is individually discerned given the particular circumstances of each person. A Missionary of the Precious Blood is called to be either a Brother or a Priest. Both brothers and priests are given the ability to develop their unique gifts and talents and to use them in ministries which give witness to the congregation s charism and the particular needs of the church. As a Society of Apostolic Life, Missionaries of the Precious Blood do not live under vows, but by a bond of charity toward fellow members of the community. A willingness to live the love of God and neighbour in Mission Houses and residences is one sign of a vocation. If you are interested in discovering your call, the next step is to contact the Vocation Director and he will be happy to help you discover what call you may be hearing from God and to respond to it, whatever it may be. You can contact the Vocation Director for further information and assistance. Through the intercession of St. Gaspar Del Bufalo, may the Lord bless you in your vocational journey! The Missionaries of Precious Blood is a worldwide religious Congregation serving the Church in more than twenty countries. About Us The Congregation of Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S.) is a Society of Apostolic Life of priests and brothers. They share a common mission of service to the Church; live a community life without vows, sustained by the spirituality of the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ. It is these three pillars - Mission, Community, Spirituality - which support our life together. We are a worldwide religious Congregation structured into seventeen units (seven Provinces, four Vicariates and six Missions) serving the Catholich Church in more than twenty countries. Mission We continue St. Gaspar s Ministry of the Word by preaching renewal and conversion through missions and retreats. We bring that love of God also to parishes, schools, hospitals, and prisons. As missionaries, we work where the Church needs us most and where the Good News has not been heard. Community Following St. Gaspar's inspiration, we try to live and work together as much as we can. A bond of charity unites us, allowing us to place our gifts at the service of the Church and one another. Our community houses serve as centres of prayer and reflection to renew us for service in mission. Spirituality Christ s shedding his Blood was, for St. Gaspar, and is for us, the sign of God s great love for all the people. This spirituality of the Blood continues to impel us to build community through the inclusion of the marginalized, to walk in solidarity with those who suffer, and to seek reconciliation in a divided world. HOW TO GET IN CONTACT WITH US Vocation Director Rev. Alarey Abella, C.PP.S Niagara Pkwy Niagara Falls, ON L2G 0P8 House Fax Cell preciousvocations@gmail.com

3 Access to quality education is a key equalizer in building strong, healthy communities that flourish. C.PP.S. Mission Projects, through the generous support of our donors, has funded the construction of 15 primary schools for government and mission organizations along with establishing 6 secondary vocational schools specializing in the areas of carpentry, mechanics & technology and a home craft school. In January of 2015, John Merlini secondary school began its inaugural school year! Interested in learning more about C.PP.S. Mission Projects? Whether adopting a well or sponsoring one of our students, helping organize a mission trip or partnering with us in one of our many initiatives, there are many ways to become involved with C.PP.S. Mission Projects. You too can make a tangible and lasting impact that will benefit so many of our brothers and sisters in Tanzania. Get in touch! We are happy to answer any questions you might have. We value your involvement and want to hear your ideas for raising awareness and furthering all of the good work being done in the mission field. 540 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario, M6C 1A4 Canada Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-3pm EST; closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays Phone: (416) , (416) Toll-free (Canada & U.S.A.): Fax: (416) info@cppsmissionprojects.ngo Charitable Registration #: RR0001 Director: Very Rev. Mario Cafarelli Office Coordinator & Secretary: Aimie Balde

4 January 2019 Month of the Christ Child After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Luke 2-21

5 Missionaries of the Precious Blood Atlantic Province LIFE LIVED IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY * Mary Mother of God Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen Most Holy Name of Jesus St Elizabeth Ann Seton St John Neumann Epiphany of the Lord St André Bessette St. Raymond of Penyafort St. Adrian of Canterbury St. Gregory of Nyssa St. Leucius of Brindisi St. Marguerite Bourgeoys G Baptism of the Lord St. Felix of Nola St. Mauro St. Liberata St Anthony Abbot St. Margaret of Hungary St. Henry of Sweden II Sunday St. Agnes St. Vincent Pallotti St. Marianne Cope St Francis de Sales Conversion of St Paul Sts. Timothy and Titus 27 T III Sunday St. Thomas Aquinas St. Sarbelius & Barbea St. Martina of Rome St. John Bosco 1 - World Day of Peace 6 - Birthday of St. Gaspar del Bufalo (1786) 10 - Birthday of Fr. Francis Xavier Brunner (1795) 12 - Death of Venerable John Merlini (1873) 20 - World Day of Migrants and Refugees 22 - Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (US) 25/1 - Week of the prayer for Christian Unity

6 February 2019 Month of the Holy Spirit But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. John 14:26

7 Missionaries of the Precious Blood Atlantic Province LIFE LIVED IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 St. Brigid of Ireland Presentation of the Lord 3 4 * IV Sunday St. Maria de Mattias St. Agatha Sts. Paul Miki and companions Bl. Pius IX Saint Josephine Bakhita St. Alexander G V Sunday Our Lady of Lourdes St. Damian St. Catherine de Ricci Sts. Cyril and Methodius St. Faustus St. Faustinus VI Sunday St. Flavian St. Barbatus Martyrs of Tyre St. Peter Damian Chair of Saint Peter St. Polykarp T VII Sunday St. Caesarius of Nazianzus St. Isabel St. John of Gorze St. Oswald 2 - World Day for Consecrated Life 3 - Birthday of Fr. Biagio Valentini (1792) 4 - Birthday of St. Maria de Mattias (1805) 11 - World Day of the Sick

8 March 2019 Month of St. Joseph Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. Matthew 19:20

9 Missionaries of the Precious Blood Atlantic Province LIFE LIVED IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 St. Albinus St. Angela of the Cross * VIII Sunday St. Casimir St. Carthach the Elder Ash Wednesday Sts. Perpetua and Felicity St. John of God St. Frances of Rome G I Sunday of Lent St. Peter the Spaniard St. Peter the Deacon St. Agnellus of Pisa Bl. Ambrose Fernandez St. Louise de Marillac St. Julian of Antioch II Sunday of Lent St. Cyril of Jerusalem St. Joseph PATRON OF CANADA St. Alexandra and Companions Bl. Maria Candida of the Eucharist St. Benvenutus Scotivoli St. Turibius of Mogrovejo T III Sunday of Lent Annunciation of the Lord St. Humbert of Morailles St. John of Egypt St. Venturino of Bergamo St. Ludolf of Ratzeburg Bl. Amadeus IX of Savoy 31 IV Sunday of Lent 1 - World Day of Prayer 4 - Foundation Day of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (1834)

10 April 2019 Month of the Holy Eucharist But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. John 1:7

11 Missionaries of the Precious Blood Atlantic Province LIFE LIVED IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY * 6 St. Melito of Sardis St. Pedro Calungsod St. Irene St. Isidore St. Vincent Ferrer St. Elstan G 13 V Sunday of Lent St. Walter of Pontoise St. Eupsychius St. Paternus St. Stanislaus St. Sabas the Goth St. Martin I PALM SUNDAY Monday of the Holy Week Tuesday of the Holy Week Wednesday of the Holy Week Holy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday T 27 EASTER SUNDAY Easter Octave Easter Octave Easter Octave Easter Octave Easter Octave Easter Octave St. Joseph of Persia St. George St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen St. Mark Our Lady of Good Counsel St. Lawrence Huong II Sunday after Easter (or Divine Mercy) St. Catherine of Siena St. Pius V 7 - Birthday of St. Francis Xavier (1506) 14 - World Day of Youth

12 May 2019 Month of the Virgin Mary Mary said to the angel, How can this be, since I am a virgin? The angel said to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. Luke 1:34-35

13 Missionaries of the Precious Blood Atlantic Province LIFE LIVED IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY * St. Joseph the Worker St. Athanasius Sts. Philip and James Bl. Marie-Léonie Paradis G III Sunday after Easter St. François de Laval Seven Joys of Our Lady Bl. Catherine de Saint-Augustin Our Lady of Loreto St. Damien de Veuster Our Lady of Aparecida IV Sunday after Easter Our Lady of Fatima St. Matthias St. Isidore St. Simon Stock St. Paschal Baylon St. John I V Sunday after Easter St. Bernardine of Siena St. Eugène de Mazenod St. Rita of Cascia Martyrs of Cappadocia Our Lady, Help of Christians St. Bede the Venerable 26 T VI Sunday after Easter St. Augustine of Canterbury St. Ursula Ledóchowska Our Lady of Ardents St. Ferdinand III of Castile The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1 - International Workers Day 12 - World Day of prayer for Vocations 12 - Canada Health Day 12 - Mother s Day 12 - Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Mercy 20 - Victoria Day 24 - World Day of prayer for the Church in China 24 - Our Lady of the Precious Blood 26 - The Pope s pastoral works 27 - Memorial Day (USA)

14 June 2019 Month of the Sacred Heart Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29

15 Missionaries of the Precious Blood Atlantic Province LIFE LIVED IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 St. Justin 2 3 * ASCENSION OF THE LORD Sts. Charles Lwanga and Companions Our Lady of the Hill St. Boniface St. Norbert St. Landulf of Yariglia Our Lady of Alexandria 9 10 G PENTECOST Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of the Church St. Barnabas Polish Martyrs St. Anthony of Padua St. Methodius I St. Trillo MOST HOLY TRINITY Our Lady of the Forest St. Osmanna St. Romuald Irish Martyrs St. Aloysius Gonzaga St. Paulinus of Nola T MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST Nativity of St. John the Baptist St. Maximus of Turin Our Lady of Meliapore Our Lady of Perpetual Help MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS Sts. Peter and Paul 30 XIII Sunday 2 - World Communications Day 4 - Independence Day (USA) 12 - Canonization of St. Gaspar del Bufalo (1954) 16 - Father s Day

16 July 2019 Month of the Precious Blood So Jesus said to them, Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. John 6:53

17 Missionaries of the Precious Blood Atlantic Province LIFE LIVED IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 * The Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ St. Acestes St. Thomas St. Elizabeth of Portugal St. Anthony Zaccaria St. Maria Goretti G XIV Sunday St. Maria Chaira St. Augustine Zhao Rong and companions St. Peter of Perugia St. Benedict Our Lady of Lure St. Henry XV Sunday St. Bonaventure Our Lady of Mount Carmel St. Andrew Zorard Our Lady of Victory St. Felix of Verona St. Apollinaris T XVI Sunday St. Mary Magdalene St. Birgitta St. Sharbel Makhluf St. James Sts. Joachim and Anne Bl. Titus Brandsma * XVII Sunday St. Martha St. Peter Chrysologus St. Ignatius of Loyola 1 - Canada Day 4 - Independence Day (USA)

18 August 2019 Month of the Almighty God I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. Revelation 1:8

19 Missionaries of the Precious Blood Atlantic Province LIFE LIVED IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori St. Peter Julian Eymard St. Peter of Anagni G XVIII Sunday Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major Transfiguration of the Lord St. Cajetan St. Dominic St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) St. Lawrence XIX Sunday St. Jane Frances de Chantal Sts. Pontian and Hippolytus St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Roch Bl. Miguel Kurobioye T 24 XX Sunday St. John Eudes St. Bernard of Clairvaux St. Pius X Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary St. Rose of Lima St. Bartholomew * 31 XXI Sunday St. Pandwyna St. Monica St. Augustine of Hippo The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist Our Lady of Carquere St. Dominic del Val 15 - Missionaries of the Precious Blood FOUNDATION DAY (1815) 15 - USC Meeting in Niagara 20 - Death of St. Maria de Mattias (1866) 28 - Birthday of Venerable John Merlini (1795)

20 September 2019 Month of the Holy Cross He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Mark 8:34

21 Missionaries of the Precious Blood Atlantic Province LIFE LIVED IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY G 6 7 XXII Sunday Bl. André Grasset Saint Gregory the Great Bl. Dina Bélanger St. Teresa of Calcutta St. Dionysius St. Pamphilus XXIII Sunday St. Peter Claver Bl. Anthony of Korea Our Lady of Hildesheim Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. John Chrysostom Exaltation of the Holy Cross T XXIV Sunday Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian St. Robert Bellarmine Our Lady of Smelcem St. Januarius St. Andrew Kim, Paul Chong and companions St. Matthew * XXV Sunday St. Pio of Pietrelcina St. Gerard Sagredo Sts. Cosmas and Damian Canadian Martyrs St. Vincent de Paul St. Lawrence Ruiz XXVI Sunday St. Jerome 1 - World Day of Prayer for the care of Creation 2 - Labour Day 27 World Tourism Day

22 October 2019 Month of the Holy Rosary So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24

23 Missionaries of the Precious Blood Atlantic Province LIFE LIVED IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY G St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus Guardian Angels St. Cyprian of Toulon St. Francis of Assisi St. Faustina Kowalska XXVII Sunday Our Lady of the Rosary St. Amor of Aquitaine Saint John Leonardi St. Daniel Comboni St. John XXIII Our Lady of the Pillar XXVIII Sunday St. Callistus I St. Teresa of Jesus St. Gerard Mejella St. Ignatius of Antioch St. Luke Sts. Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf, and Companions T XXIX Sunday St. Gaspar del Bufalo St. John Paul II St. John of Capistrano St. Anthony Mary Claret St. Boniface I St. Alfred the Great 27 * XXX Sunday St. Simon and Jude Martyrs of Douai St. Alphonsus Rodriguez St. Antoninus 1 - World Day of Prayer for the care of Creation 2 - Labour Day 14 - Thanksgiving Day (CAN) 14 - Columbus Day (USA) 27 World Tourism Day

24 November 2019 Month of All Souls For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls. 1 Peter 2:25

25 Missionaries of the Precious Blood Atlantic Province LIFE LIVED IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 All Saints All Souls 3 4 G XXXI Sunday St. Charles Borromeo St. Zachary St. Demetrian St. Willibrord St. Joseph Nghi Dedication of the Lateran Basilica XXXII Sunday Saint Martin of Tours Saint Josaphat St. Frances Xavier Cabrini St. Alberic of Utrecht St. Albert the Great St. Margaret of Scotland T XXXIII Sunday Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul St. Azas and Companions St. Edmund the Martyr Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Cecilia St. Clement I * Christ the King St. Catherine of Alexandria St. Dominic Doan Xuyen St. James Intercisus St. Andrew Trong St. Illuminata St. Andrew 11 - Remembrance Day 23 - Death of Fr. Biagio Valentini (1847) 24 - Death of Bishop Francis Albertini (1819) 28 - Thanksgiving Day (USA)

26 December 2019 Month of Advent The angel said to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. Luke 1:35

27 Missionaries of the Precious Blood Atlantic Province LIFE LIVED IN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 I Sunday of Advent 2 St. Pontian 3 St. Francis Xavier 4 G St. John Damascene 5 St. Dalmatius of Pavia 16 St. All Nicholas Saints 27 St. All Ambrose Souls II Sunday of Advent Immaculate St. Charles Borromeo Conception of the Virgin Mary St. Florentius St. Zachary of Carracedo St. Demetrian Damasus I Our Lady St. Willibrord of Guadalupe St. St. Lucy Joseph of Syracuse Nghi St. Dedication John of the of Cross the Lateran basilica III Sunday of Advent Saint St. Martin Albina of Tours Our Saint Lady Josaphat of Amiens T St. Frances St. Peter Xavier Truat Cabrini St. Alberic St. Nemesius of Utrecht St. St. Albert Peter the Thi Great St. St. Margaret Peter Canisius of Scotland IV Sunday of Advent Dedication St. John of of the Kanty Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul St. Azas St. and Tarsilla Companions St. Nativity Edmund of the Martyr Lord * Presentation St. Stephen of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Cecilia John Holy St. Clement Innocents I The Holy Family St. St. Catherine Liberius of Alexandria Ravenna St. Dominic St. Sylvester Doan Xuyen I St. James Intercisus St. Andrew Trong St. Illuminata St. Andrew the Apostle 3 - Death of St. Francis Xavier (1552) 8 - Foundation Day of the first USC (1808) 11 - Remembrance Day 28 - Death of St. Gaspar Del Bufalo (1837)

28 USC - UNION OF THE BLOOD OF CHRIST (Unio Sanguis Christi) HISTORY The USC was founded in Rome, at the Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere, by Canon Francesco Albertini, who called it the "Pious Association in Honour of The Most Precious Blood". Its primary purpose was to promote religious culture, the sacramental life and works of mercy among the lay faithful. It was erected as an Archconfraternity by Pius VII, and very shortly after it came to include priests and religious members. St Gaspare del Bufalo, who considered it to be a sound means of renewing Christian life, became its most fervent promoter, and when he founded the Congregation of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, in 1815, he considered it to be spiritually united to the Archconfraternity. In 1851 Pope Pius IX erected the Pious Union of the Most Precious Blood. It moved from San Nicola in Carcere and was placed under the Moderator General of the Missionaries with its headquarters in the mother church of the Congregation. In 1951, Pope Pius XII reconfirmed its organisation and approved the new Statutes, which were once again updated following the second Vatican Council. On 24 May 1988, the Pontifical Council for the Laity decreed recognition of the Sanguis Christi Union as an international association of the faithful of Pontifical Right. IDENTITY The USC, a spiritual family which grew up around the work of St Gaspare del Bufalo, strives to spread the spirituality of the blood of Christ according to the rule of life which is summed up in the words of the Gospel, "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" (Jn 15:13). In order to respond to this ideal of holiness, the members, who are admitted to the Union after an appropriate period of formation, dedicate themselves to listening to the Word of God; maturing their baptismal grace through frequent participation in the sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation, and by participating in the public worship of the Church through the celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours, which prepares and extends the praise thanksgiving and memory of the mysteries of salvation to different hours of the day; cooperating in building up the Church and working for Church unity and the spread of the Kingdom of God in the world. The members of USC undertake to help create a social order based on justice and peace among peoples, according to their circumstances, and both individually or in groups co-operate with every initiative of the Church and civil society to improve the life and foster the dignity of the human person. ORGANISATION The USC comprises individual members (laity, religious, priests) and associates (religious congregations, associations, confraternities) and is organised at the international, regional and local levels. The central director of the Union is the Moderator General of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood who, with the Council, is responsible for animating the association, disseminating the spirituality of the blood of Christ, and encouraging communication of experiences between the various regional units. At the regional and local levels, the work of the Union is coordinated by regional and local Directors, men and women. MEMBERSHIP The USC has 10,800 members in 5 countries, in Europe, North America and South America. Printed by the Congregation of Missionaries of the Precious Blood Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls ON L2G 0P8 Publication mail agreement No Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls ON L2G 0P8