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VIRTUES and SAINTS OF THE MONTH 2017-2018 MONTH VIRTUE PRINCIPLE OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING August/St. Albert the Great Studiousness Seeking Knowledge to grow closer to Truth September/St. Hyacinth Reverence Showing youe deepest RESPECT for things of
GodOctober/St. Elizabeth of Hungary Stewardship Returning to God the first fruits of your
Time, Talent and TreasureNovember/St. Francis of Assisi Gratitude Seeing everything as a gift and being
Thankful
December/St. Nicholas
Generosity Giving without counting the cost
January/Our Lady
ObedienceSaying :yes" to the loving will of God and those He has set over us
February/St. Dominic Savio
Purity(Lent)
Keeping your soul free of sin
March/St. Cecilia
Fidelity (Holy Week)
Being faithful to promises and commitments
April/St. Andre Bessette
DiligenceDoing your best and working had until you are finished May/St. Jeanne Jugan
Respect
Recognizing the dignity of all people
Our Father
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Blessing before the Meal
Bless us,
O Lord,
and these thy gifts,
which we are about to receive
from thy bounty.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
After Meal Grace
Thank you Father, for your gifts. Please help us to love you more.
Amen.