May News
The Month of Mary
"Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!"
Dear Friends in Christ our King,
Each night during the month of May at the Institute’s seminary in Gricigliano, the seminarians and priests gather before a large statue of Our Lady. They sing a Marian hymn to her before processing into the chapel to sing the office of Compline. On the first night, they sing, C’est le mois de Marie, c’est le mois le plus beau… "This is the month of Mary, this is the most beautiful month...”
This is indeed a most beautiful month! We saw the darkness and sadness of the Triduum open up into the bright joy of Easter. We hear often the expression, “April showers bring May flowers.” What more beautiful flower could Holy Mother Church present to us than Our Lady?
As we begin this month of May, a month dedicated to Our Lady, a month known for Mother’s Day, let us not forget to honor our mothers, but most especially our blessed mother, the Virgin Mary.
Reigning as Queen of Heaven, she looks down upon us each and every day. She prays for us, intercedes for us, protects us, and guides us in our daily lives so that we may come closer to her Son.
May we offer her our heartfelt thanks by fostering a fervent devotion to her, and she will be sure to continue to watch us in turn!
Assuring you of my continued prayers united to those of Our Lady, Queen of Heaven, I remain,
Yours faithfully in Christ our King,
Rev. Canon Matthew Talarico
U.S. Provincial Superior
A Low Sunday Full of Graces
Confirmations in Waterbury
On April 24, Low Sunday, St. Patrick Oratory in Waterbury, Connecticut had the joy of 22 members of its faithful receiving the holy sacrament of Confirmation. Through this sacrament, these young men and women were indelibly sealed with the Holy Ghost and given sanctifying grace to become true soldiers of Christ.
Following the conferral of the sacrament, Canon Joel Estrada, pastor and rector, then celebrated High Mass. A festive reception followed after Mass.
"Then they laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Ghost."
Across the Province
Holy Week in Photos
Throughout the U.S. Province, the apostolates of the Institute celebrated many beautiful and reverent liturgies during this past Holy Week. A small selection of them can be seen below. More can be found on the Institute's Facebook page!
Thank you to all the canons, seminarians, oblates, choir members, and volunteers for helping make a very blessed and beautiful Holy Week!
"For Christ, our paschal lamb, has been sacrificed."
Now Broadcasting!
Lessons in Latin
Divine Mercy Radio based out of North Carolina is now broadcasting a new radio production from the Institute Christ the King Sovereign Priest.
Lessons in Latin: the History of the Parts of the Mass is a multi-part series sharing the beauty and the history of the parts of the Mass.
You can tune in:
- ON-AIR (540 AM)
- ON-LINE (Catholic540am.org)
- ON-APP (search “Divine Mercy Radio NC”)!
Tune in on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month to hear our program!
From the Sister Adorers
Preparing Gregorian Chant
Recently during the time of the Passion, the Sister Adorers in all of their houses around the world were spending time carefully preparing pieces of Gregorian chant to be sung during Holy Week.
In Gregorian chant, every note is truly a prayer, and the chants that resonate in our hearts during Holy Week and during Eastertide are the same chants sung by saints throughout the centuries. The Sister Adorers assure you of their prayers during this Paschal season!
"I will give glory to the Lord according to his justice: and will sing to the name of the Lord the most high."
A Moment with Mary
Looking for a piece of daily spiritual nourishment during these trying times?
Need to take a pause during your busy schedule?
Enjoy #AMomentWithMary during the month of May, dedicated to Our Lady, and receive daily Marian quotes. Sign up today!
Enjoy #AMomentWithMary during the month of May, dedicated to Our Lady, and receive daily Marian quotes. Sign up today!
Building Our Provincial Shrine of Christ the King
Phase II Restoration Continues
After the pouring of the slab in the church and narthex in the month of March, work continued in the church all through April.
The radiant heat boiler was installed, along with all of the copper piping connecting it to the tubing in the church proper.
The electricians continued their work in the basement, installing the large electrical panels where electricity enters the building in the basement. The framing of the room was begun as well.
Demolition of the old stairway up to the choir loft was completed, in order to prepare for the new choir construction. The wall dividing the vestibule from the church nave is in the process of being raised to accommodate the new height of the choir loft.
Next up is placing of the choir loft support beams which are currently being fabricated!
Thank you for your generous support in these difficult times for the Church as you help build a stable home for the Institute in the United States, making visible the reign of Christ the King in all things!
Conceptual rendering of the U.S. Provincial Shrine of Christ the King interior
Would you like to invest in this important project to help ensure the stability and growth of the Institute in the United States of America? We need your help!
With your generous help, we hope to continue with Part 2 before year’s end!
You are helping to build a true throne for Jesus Christ our King in the heart of America. May He, whom you honor with your offering in faith, bless you abundantly and protect you in these turbulent times! Together, let us put Christ's house first.
"Seek first the Kingdom of God and His justice, and everything else will be provided for you."
Save the Date!
Summer Activities 2022
Got a pen and planner handy? Save a spot in your calendars! This year, the Institute is excited to announce four fun summer camps for your children:
- Saint Dominic Savio Camp for Boys (July 18-22)
- Saint Therese Camp for Girls (July 25-29)
- Saint Michael Camp for Young Men (August 12-16)
- Immaculate Conception Camp for Young Ladies (August 18-22)
These exciting summer camps are an opportunity for your child to partake in fun, fellowship, and faith.
The Sursum Corda Annual Young Adults Retreat will take place from July 8 to 11 at the Colombiere Conference and Retreat Center in Michigan.
"Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God."
Good Servants. Good Stewards. Good Friends.
A Fruitful Holy Week
Our friend Mary from Wisconsin says it best...
"This Holy Week was a very long and busy week. We are so very grateful to our priests of the Institute for a beautiful and blessed Triduum and Easter. The fruits of their work is inestimable."
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Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest
U.S. Provincial Headquarters
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Chicago, Illinois 60637
773-363-7409