Novena in preparation for Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

 It is our hope to consecrate the parishes of St John’s and

Blessed Sacrament to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the feast day of 8th December. This is a way of entrusting all our parishioners, our parish area, our needs and cares to Our Lady. We have to, of course, prepare ourselves for it. To do so, please join in this novena of prayer, beginning on Wednesday, 29 November. Thanks to all those who promised rosaries towards the needs of the parish. Let us pray for the Lord to open our hearts more deeply to his grace!

Day One (29^th November)

Let us pray today for all the families in our parish. May the Holy Family inspire love, mercy, faithfulness and joy, especially in families where it is lacking. May the larger family of our parish become a true community of love, infused with the fire of the Spirit.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St Joseph. Pray for us. St John the Evangelist, pray for us.

Our Lady, conceived without sin. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Day Two (30^th November)

Let us pray for our schools, for the staff and for our children. Let us pray they might inspire true faith, hope and love in children and the teachers and staff might be given the grace to exemplify what they are called to teach.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St John Bosco, patron saint of youth: Pray for us. St John the Evangelist, pray for us.

Our Lady, conceived without sin. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Day Three (1^st December)

Let us pray for our young people and those searching for their vocation and mission in life. May the light of Christ enlighten their hearts and may our community be a place of faith, fellowship and love.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St Aloysius Gonzaga, patron saint of young people: Pray for us. St John the Evangelist, pray for us.

Our Lady, conceived without sin. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Day Four (2^nd December)

Let us pray for those who are elderly and those who are vulnerable; let us also pray for those who are suffering from various sickness, mental or physical. May the Passion of Christ give them strength and peace in their suffering and difficulties. May we be a caring community where they will find support and joy.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St Jeanne Jugan, patron saint of the elderly: Pray for us. St John the Evangelist, pray for us.

Our Lady, conceived without sin. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Day Five (3^rd December)

Let us pray for those who have died and those who grieve them. May the risen Lord provide them his consolation. May our community be a place where those in pain can experience the love of the risen Christ. May the souls of the faithful departed, by the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St Elizabeth Ann Seton, patron saint of those who grieve: Pray for us. St John, pray for us.

Our Lady, conceived without sin. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Day Six (4^th December)

Let us pray for our priests and religious; may the Lord strengthen them in their calling, give them his wisdom to lead his people and his heart to hold the needs of all.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St John Vianney, patron saint of priests: Pray for us. St John the Evangelist, pray for us.

Our Lady, conceived without sin. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Day Seven (5^th December)

Let us pray for those who are poor, homeless, those suffering from various addictions in our neighbourhood. May the Lord inspire us to be messengers of his mercy to all those in need.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St Benedict Joseph Labare, patron saint of the homeless: Pray for us. St John, pray for us.

Our Lady, conceived without sin. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Day Eight (6^th December)

Let us pray for the evangelisation of Islington and King’s Cross. Let us pray for those who do not know the love of Christ or his Church, those in our own homes and families, all who pass through our neighbourhood, whom Christ is waiting to touch with his Mercy. May the Lord make us channels of his mercy and grace to all.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St John Paul II, patron saint of the New Evangelisation: Pray for us. St John, pray for us.

Our Lady, conceived without sin. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Day Nine (7^th December)

Let us pray for all who work for the betterment of our community. Let us pray for the work of all the Christian churches around us and their pastors. May our witness of unity fulfil the gospel command that others will know that we are Christ’s disciples.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St Francis of Assisi, second patron of our parish: Pray for us. St John the Evangelist, pray for us.

Our Lady, conceived without sin. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

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You will find us off the west side of Caledonian Road, half a mile north of Kings Cross Station, beside 157 Copenhagen Street, N1 0SR.
Our Postal Address is Blessed Sacrament Church, c/o 39 Duncan Terrace N1 8AL
The telephone number is 0207 226 3277 (This is the office at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Islington)

Our email address is copenhagenstreet@rcdow.org.uk.
We’re keen to hear from you, so please feel free to contact us!

Clergy

Father Rajiv Michael – Parish Priest,
Fr. Jakub Joszko
(Clergy also serve St. John the Evangelist Parish and are resident at 39 Duncan Terrace N1 8AL. Tel: 020 7226 3277)

Religious

School Sisters of Notre Dame,
Sister Miriam Bruder (Pastoral Assistant Email: ssnd27@yahoo.co.uk; Tel: 020 7837 8378)
Sister Paulette Tomlinson