A Preached Novena to St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)

A preached novena to St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) will be given by Fr. Eric Forbes (OFM Cap) starting today, Sept. 15, 2010 to Sept. 23, 2010 at St. Margaret Mary's Church, Oakland, CA. Listed below are the schedule and topics:

Sept. 15, 6PM Mass "Padre Pio and the Supernatural Life"

Sept. 16, 6PM Mass "Padre Pio as Spiritual Father"

Sept. 17, 6PM Mass "Padre Pio, Victim with Jesus"

Sept. 18, 10am Mass "Opposition and Obedience"

Sept. 19, 12:30pm Mass "Padre Pio in the Confessional"

Sept. 20, 6pm Mass "Padre Pio and the Angels"

Sept. 21, 6pm Mass "Padre Pio and the Poor Souls"

Sept.22, 6pm Mass "The Stigmata of Padre Pio"

Sept. 23, 6pm Mass "Padre Pio and Holy Mass"

20th anniversary of Fr. Eric Forbes' ordination to the priesthood

Last Sunday (Sept. 12, 2010), we celebrated Fr. Eric Forbes' (OFM, Cap) 20th anniversary to the priesthood with a Solemn High Mass followed by a wonderful reception at the Father Kozina Hall, St. Margaret Mary's Church. Fr. Forbes was ordained on the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8, 1990) and was the only candidate ordained at the ceremony by Archbishop Anthony Apuron (OFM Cap) in the Cathedral-Basilica in Guam -- which prompted Canon Moreau to recall the anecdote of St. Jean Marie Vianney who was also the only priest ordained at the ceremony on which his bishop said "Yes, but for this one, it was well worth it!". We are indeed blessed to have Fr. Forbes around since he would often be the 'back-up' for Canon Moreau whenever he's away on a trip. But whenever Canon Moreau is here, the presence of Fr. Forbes make it also possible for us to have a Solemn High Mass, rather than just our regular "Missa Cantata" / High Mass.

Asperges

Incensing the altar

Sermon on Humility