Saint Frances de Chantal Parish in New York

THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH
The Church has celebrated Mary's birth since at least the sixth century. A September birth was chosen because the Eastern Church begins its Church year with September. The September 8 date helped determine the date for the feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8 (nine months earlier). Scripture does not give an account of Mary's birth. However, the apocryphal Protoevangelium of James fills in the gap. This work has no historical value, but it does reflect the development of Christian piety. According to this account, Anna and Joachim are infertile but pray for a child. They receive the promise of a child that will advance God's plan of salvation for the world. Such a story (like many biblical counterparts) stresses the special presence of God in Mary's life from the beginning.

PARISH PICNIC
CLOSING THE SUMMER SEZON WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 19 at 3:00 PM. All our parishioners are inviting to come and enjoy a day of fun and socializing.

REGISTRATION IN THE PARISH
All parishioners should be register. If you are not register we can not serve you by issuing testimonial letters in connection with sponsorship for sacraments. Please register at the rectory when you move into our parish. Notification of address changes (even within the parish) should also be made at the rectory.

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Novenas (follow the 8:30am Mass):