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	MON 02/06 Breaded Pork Patty on Bun Junior High Book Club 3;20-4 PM
	TUES 02/07 Chicken Nuggets Kindergarten Preview Day � NO KA or KB classes Awesome Authors 3:30-4:30 PM
	*WED 02/08*** Chili
	*THUR 02/09* Hotdog on Bun
	*FRI 02/10* Scrambled Eggs & French Toast Sticks

LUNCH MENU & Newsletter for the Week of February 06 - February 10

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK QUIZ BOWL WINNERS FOR 2012: Congratulations to the following students who were our winners/runners up in this year�s Quiz Bowl:

1^st grade:         Allie Anderson / Morgan Holm
2^nd grade:         Andrew Rowley / Lucy Hilger
3^rd grade:         Kylen Sealock / Jackson Collins
4^th grade:         Aaron Vrbka / Nicholas Coffey
5^th grade:         Sam Gude / Dominic Johnson
6^th grade:         Shelby Mullendore / Marco Batres
7^th grade:         Anthony Tran-Le / Amanda Rowley
8^th grade:         Rachael Duden / Malachi Harms

KINDERGARTEN PREVIEW: Cathedral of the Risen Christ School�s Kindergarten Preview Day will be on Tuesday, February 7^th. You will have the opportunity to learn about Cathedral School and the Kindergarten program and receive important enrollment packet information at either of two sessions. You may bring your child to either the morning session at 9:30 AM or the afternoon session at 1:30 PM. Both sessions should last about an hour. To be enrolled for the 2012-2013 school year, children must turn 5 years old by July 31, 2012.

THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR KA or KB ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, OUR KINDERGARTEN PREVIEW DAY.

PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: Pius X High School will hold their annual "New Student Orientation" on Monday, February 6^th, at 7 PM in their Bishop Flavin Gym. Students considering or anticipating enrollment at Pius X for the 2012-2013 term are encouraged to attend with their parent(s)/guardian(s). Please come and explore Pius X�s Christ-centered and excellent education! If you have any questions, please call the Guidance Office at 402-488-0931.

MARY�S LITTLE CROWNS MEETING REMINDER: The next meeting will be on Thursday, February 9, from 3:20-4:45.

ATTENTION PACK 54 CUB SCOUTS - PINEWOOD DERBY POSTPONED: Due to the weather forecast and other unforeseen circumstances, the derby which was originally scheduled for Saturday, February 4th, has been postponed. The reschedule date is yet to be determined, but scouts will be notified. Questions? Please feel free to call Monica Warner at 402-432-3464.

PARENTS� FIRST COMMUNION MEETING: There will be an important meeting on Wednesday, February 15, for the parents of those students who will be receiving their First Communion this spring. It will be held in Benedictine Hall (in the church basement), beginning at 6:30 PM, and it should last about � an hour.

SAVE THE DATE � GLORIA DEO GIFT & BOOKFAIR � to benefit Cathedral School on Thursday, March 15, from 10 AM- 8 PM. Watch for more information in an upcoming newsletter!

THE 500 CLUB NEEDS YOU!

The Cathedral 500 Club needs you to help reach its goal! Our goal is to return $2,800 to our school in June 2012. We currently have over 125 members and will need to maintain or increase our membership to reach our goal. The Cathedral 500 Club is a monthly lottery drawing with 500 numbers in it. It is designed to provide financial support for Cathedral School. For $5 a month, you can be a member of the 500 Club, support our parish school and have a chance to win some money! Each month, 35% of the total money in the drawing is set aside for our school. The remaining 65% is the prize money for the TEN monthly winners. Join the Cathedral 500 Club and you could win! The more members we have, the larger the prize money. There are several numbers available and you can join anytime. Everyone is encouraged to participate !

The January 500 Club drawing winners were Eileen McDermitt, Kathy Neugebauer, Larry Kunc, Mike Allen, Mittra Nguyen, Becky Howell, Donna Hatfield, Jack Dawson, Tracy Sealock and Dennis Connolly. The February 500 Club drawing will be held on February 15^th. Please consider joining the 500 Club this month for your chance to win some money and support our school at the same time. All you have to do is fill out the information below, include the money ($5.00 per month) for the number of months you want to be in the drawing, put it in an envelope marked �500 Club� and drop it in the collection basket or drop it off at the rectory or school office. Please make checks payable to Cathedral 500 Club. If you have any questions about the 500 Club, please do not hesitate to call Todd or Nancy Jarchow at 402-489-1591. Thank you to all of our current members for your continued support!

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Favorite Number between 1 and 500 (list 2 or 3):

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS 2012

� In case the winter has gotten to your car! A $250 gift certificate to Wayne's Body Shop that is good towards auto work or insurance deductible. Expires 12/31/12

� Trap shooting for together. A Winchester 300 caliber Semi-automatic rifle with a 24 " barrel as well as a 20 gauge, easy reach youth rifle with a 22" barrel. This item comes with a gift certificate to the Oak Creek Shooting Range for 200 sporting clay rocks

� Dinner with the Cathedral Priests.
Enjoy a wonderful dinner with our Cathedral priests. For this package, eight people and four priests will dine at the Country Club of Lincoln. Dinner includes a choice of three entrees, dessert, cocktails and a selection of five delicious wines. It is sure to be a night of fun and fellowship.

� Fabulous Photo Package from Ekeler Photography. This package may be used for a family sitting, a high school senior, a couple, engagement or children's portrait. It includes session fee, 5x7 spiral bound proof book, one 16x20 wall portrait, one 11x14 wall portrait, two 8x10's, four 5x7's, and 48 wallets

� Players Club in Omaha, Nebraska. Includes golf and cart for four. Designed by PGA Tour Legend, Arnold Palmer, The Players Club at Deer Creek is Omaha's only 27-hole private club.

� Seasonal Bouquets that you can't find anywhere else. With this item you will get four beautiful bouquets at just the right time for you and your special occasions!

� Bison Red and White Athletic Bench. 4 foot rustproof aluminum bench with seat and back planks made of vinyle. The bench has rubber feet to protect the surface you place it on.

� Framed, Canvas Portrait of the Cathedrals of the Lincoln Diocese. The artist is Oscar Vidal. He and his wife Dianna came from Cuba in the early 1960's to escape communism in Cuba. They have four children two girls and two boys. Oscar and Dianna were both artist and Oscar also loved to sing and play the guitar. We want to thank his son Alberto for giving Cathedral school the opportunity to auction this print to benefit our school.

� $1000 of Air-time on Spirit Catholic Radio

� Vail Condo. Enjoy a getaway to Vail, Colorado March 31-April 7 2012. Be sure to check out the pictures of this great hideaway in the most beautiful part of Colorado

� One year tuition to Cathedral School

� A REAL American Girl doll with a true Cathedral flare. This special doll has her own suitcase of dress up clothes, including a beautiful First Communion dress! Any little girl's dream!

� Everyone has heard of a Nativity Set but what about celebrating the Mystery of Easter. To help your family do this Cathedral Students and Staff have made a handmade Resurrection Set.You can use this set as an interactive way to teach your kids the story of the Resurrection! Read the story aloud to your children and they can act it out with the pieces. Older family members can enjoy the prayer reflections to be read on each day of Holy Week.

� Let's have a party. Chez Hay will provide appetizers for 10 people.

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS FOR 2012

� Michaels Kors Inspired Circles Handbag

� Four tickets to Salt Dogs in 2012 and Four Salt Dogs hats to wear to the game.

� Beautiful!! Stained Glass Butterfly Light Catcher.

� Maui Jim Sunglasses

� Simply beautiful! Sterling Silver Diamond Cross

� Raku Vase - Handmade by Ryan Hoy

� Spring Cleaning Time!! A $100 Gift Certificate from Five Star Carpet and Floor Care and two $10 Gift Certificates from Williams Cleaners

� Fun! Fun! Fun! Toys and Arts Supplies Galore!!

� Gift Card Bouquet made by the 7th graders

� Come to Noodles and Company for a tasting tour! Four to six of your friends will enjoy a sampling of our delicious food.

� Konigszelt Bavaria Plate set - This collector set would make a beautiful addition to your home.

� Mary, Mary Quite Contrary how does your garden grow? Everything you need to kick off your spring gardening

� Angels we have heard�This beautiful collection of songs performed by our very own Cathedral Cantors and directed by Ms. Jessica Happold is a priceless keepsake.

� Make beautiful music with your $25 Dietz Gift Certificate and listen to it on your Ipod Nano.

� A Lovely Christmas quilt.

� Mother and Child Wall Hanging - Hand Crafted by Sister Theresa

� Metal Owl Yard Art

� 16" Sterling Vintage Enamel Medal - Sacred Heart and our Lady of Mount Carmel

� Golf for Four at The Knolls - 18 holes

� Family Fun Night!! Games and Popcorn for everyone

� Spruce up your spring wardrobe with a $50 Gift Certificate from Gary Michael's

� Go Big Red!!!! Husker Throw Blanket

� Pizza and Bowling - $25 Gift Certificate to Parkway Lanes and $25 Gift Certificate to Valentinos

� Professional Paul Mitchell haircare products at your finger tips

� Raising Cane Gift Basket including two free box combo meals.

� Books at your finger tips. A new Kindle Touch

� Decorate in style with a beautiful framed mirror

� Making Memories Last with this Scrapbooking basket

� Keeping Time with this lovely wall clock.

� A Day to Treat Yourself from World Nails - Certificates for Shellac manicure, a pedicure and face treating.

� Snuggle in with some fuzzy friends. � Basket of stuffed animals

� Take me out to the ball game, Take me out to KC. Four Hy-Vee Infield Seats. Game to be mutually agreed upon. All premium games excluded. Does not include Opening Day, All-Star Events, Cardinals, Yankees, Milwaukee and Boston Series

� You don't have to make your own desserts to make them pretty! Use this stylish pie stand and bring home some goodies with two free pies from Stauffers and a small round cake from Coldstone Creamery

� Bring her something sparkly with your $100 gift certificate to Sartor Hamann Jewelers

� Get your Lerpechaun on!! Shamrock Door Art is the way to go.

� For the coffee lover, Nebraska Joe Coffee and the mugs to go with it.

� 12 Gran Habano #3 Cigars

� "SNOW" glass decorative piece made by Sister Theresa

� Precious memories kept just where you can reach them. Handmade memory folder by Elizabeth Svatos

� Bring the Lord into your home with this religious print

� Spruce up your spring style with this funky handbag and a free face treating and Shellac manicure at World Nails

� Enhance the yard with this great metal flower art

� Golf for four for 18 holes with cart at Crooked Creek golf course.

� Gorgeous necklace and earring set from Silpada Designs. The necklace is 21" long. Both are made from ebony wood and sterling silver.

� Use these Professional clippers from Paul Mitchell to make the whole family look like they just got back from the salon.

� Satisfy your sweet tooth with two dozen cookies from The Cookie Company and a 10" ice cream cake from Dairy Queen

� Hail Mary, Full of Grace. Beautiful rosary and box from St. Martha's Circle

� So much style! Use this $100 Murray's gift certificate to spruce up your spring wardrobe

� Angles we have heard�This beautiful collection of songs performed by our very own Cathedral Cantors and directed by Ms. Jessica Happold is a priceless keepsake.

� Tea Time! Red tea pot from Southern Living with the tea cups to match and a variety of teas for your tasting.

� A night out on the town. Use this $20 Olive Garden Gift Card for dinner before the show and go to the Lied Center on Tuesday, March 13th with two tickets to the performance of SF Jazz Collective - The Music of Stevie Wonder, today's finest jazz performers play the musical magic that is Stevie Wonder-ful!

� Enjoy a night out at Carmela's with $50 in gift cards and use these table coasters for your nightcap.

� Snack while you shop with this sampler from Licorice International and a $25 gift card to Scheel's

� This Husker chair will make a great addition to any Husker fan's home

� Make bedtime special with this handmade pillowcase, pillow and Curious George hardback book.

� Take a break from cooking and pick up some Sam and Louie's. Six $18 certificates.

� Everything you need from U-Stop including a $10 gift certificate and $10 car wash certificate

� Buy your sweetie something nice. $50 gift certificate to Darold's Jewelers

� Light up your path with these stainless steel finish solar accent lights. Item includes three packs of six each.

� A Cold Winter's Night basket- snacks and goodies to keep you warm this winter.

� Accent your door for Easter with this Easter Bunny door art

� Religious items basket with Angel picture, rosary, cross and necklace

� Add to your Christmas d�cor. This nativity set will be a beautiful way to celebrate Jesus' birthday

� Enjoy the night out with dinner using $30 in gift cards to Applebee's and four Stars Hockey tickets for the February 24th game vs. Youngstown Phantoms

� Framed picture with a lovey quote from Sister Theresa

� Proud to be an American basket - All the items to exude your patriotism including a flag that was flown in Afghanistan with the 1-134 CAV

� Angles we have heard�This beautiful collection of songs performed by our very own Cathedral Cantors and directed by Ms. Jessica Happold is a priceless keepsake.

� Hand made nativity set from the Cathedral of the Risen Christ 4A class

� A day out in Omaha. Use your four passes to Lauritzen Gardens and to the Henry Doorly Zoo for a fun day and grab Mr. Goodcents for lunch with your punch card for 7 free subs

� Our Lady of Fatima bedroom light

� Framed and matted 8X12 color photograph of Cambodian Buddhist monks in tradtional bright orange robes near Angkor Wat, a 12th century temple complex.

� A basket full of candles and accessories to make your home smell so sweet.

� Two 2012 VIP cards to Woodland Hills Golf Couse

� For bird lovers everywhere -"Home Sweet Home" decorative wall plaque and a $10 Gift Certificate to The Wild Bird Habitat Store

� Get a healthy start to 2012 with a one-month family membership to Lincoln Racquet Club

� Show your Husker pride with this "Go Big Red" garden stone

� Matted Deb Biggs art titled "Our Family".

� This beautiful "Memory Lane" Picture from Yours Truly would make a great addition to your home.

� Kathy Van Zeeland purse and 500 Club membership for one year one number

� Breakfast and dinner with no cooking required - $20 in gift certificates to Red Lobster, $10 to Bagels and Joe and a 12 oz. bag of coffee

� A real man's auction item! Menard's gift items including a nice tool bag, a $10 Wolf Tackle gift certificate and a fire extinguisher

� Who doesn't love Amigos! Enjoy two Amigo's t-shirts and $20 in gift certificates to your favorite location

� Set of Four Holy Family Plates By Eve-This beautiful series will be the perfect addition to personal collection

� Get dressed for school! $100 in Gift Certificates to Dennis Uniform

� Bring the story home with you. This cute collection of Clifford the Big Red Dog books and stuffed animals will make any child's day.

� Four passes for Adventure Golf and $20 Godfather's pizza gift card

� Professional Paul Mitchell haircare products at your finger tips

� Vintage la rose bracelet

� Bring home a memory from tonight's auction with your "I love auctions" crock and then enjoy a day out with Four passes to Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha

� A wonderfully unique piece of art - 11x14 framed butterfly photograph by Kent Truog

� Decorative table top pewter tray with cracked colored glass balls from Rocky Point, Mexico

� A day of family togetherness! Use your $25 gift certificate to Anderson Photography Studio to get some great photos and have a parents night out at Texas Road House which includes dinner for two - food and beverage (excludes alcohol).

� All you need to be a TRUE Husker fan is included in this Husker tailgating basket - Husker coozies, napkins, plates, cups,tote and bottle opener - and even a 6 pack of Git/r/Done Golden Lager

� Get your gear for an outdoor adventure with a $100 Cabela's Gift Card

� For the tea drinkers�a dark brown stoneware tea pot and $20 gift certificate to Teavana

� GOAL!!!! Cheer on the Stars with four tickets on March 23rd vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints

� Welcoming Christ Bronzed Resin Statue

� Free mid-summer sprinkler system adjustment or sprinkler system winterization up to $150 value from Judson Irrigation

� Change a room just by adding new accents. These stylish pillows will do the trick!

� Enjoy the tastes of one of Nebraska's most popular wineries with this certificate to James Arthur Vineyard for a wine tasting for two

� Mary, Mary Quite Contrary how does your garden grow? Everything you need to kick off your spring gardening

� Accessorize! Accessorize! Accessorize! Handmade flowered hand bag and Jockey Light Tortoise Shell Iconic bracelet

� A day of family fun! Lincoln Children's Museum tickets for four and six kids' combo meals and six express value combo meals from Don and Millie's

� Keep the kids busy for hours with this great box of kids' activities

� THIS ITEM IS FOR FEBRUARY 8th. Be ready to go out on the town again soon with two tickets to Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata - The Hills are Alive, BRO is a new rock band that puts a bold 21st century twist on the beloved score of "The Sound of Music and a $25 gift certificate to Grandmother's

� Make bedtime special with this handmade pillowcase, pillow and Olivia hardback book.

� Angles we have heard�This beautiful collection of songs performed by our very own Cathedral Cantors and directed by Ms. Jessica Happold is a priceless keepsake.

� A night out on the town. Use this $25 Grandmother's Gift Card for dinner before the show and go to the Lied Center on Tuesday, March 13th with two tickets to the performance of SF Jazz Collective - The Music of Stevie Wonder, today's finest jazz performers play the musical magic that is Stevie Wonder-ful!

� Plate Collectors - don't let these pass you by! Four Edna Hibel Chrismas Plates

� A night out on the town. Use this $30 El Toro gift card for dinner before the show and use your two tickets to the Lied Center on March 31st for the performance of Itzhak Perlman, uarguably the world's reigning violin master.

� Black and Turquoise Color Block Jacket reverses to Solid Black when tags are removed. Size XL

� $25 Basket Bunch and $25 Anderson Studios

� Photography from Yvonne's Nebraska Sky Series. This 18x28 framed canvas wall hanging would be the perfect addition to your home.

� Gear up for all of the Husker sports! Three Husker shirts - one XL and two Large and one large gourmet pizza from Da Vinci's

� Look good and smell even better with this great Avon gift set and make-up bag

� Take me out to a ball game! Four Tickets to any game in the 2012 season for the Salt Dogs and fun team gear too

� Dinner and a movie or two. Use this $15 gift certificate to Round Abouts Restaurant and $50 gift certificate from Marcus Theaters

� Welcome your guests with this cute spring door art - Carrot Door Hanging

� Exquisite statue of the Holy Family

� A night out on the town with two Lied Center tickets to Moulin Rouge - The Ballet on April 1 and $20 in gift certificates to Carlos O'Kelly's

� Deb Biggs art

� Precious memories kept just where you can reach them. Handmade memory folder by Elizabeth Svatos

� The Face of our Lord hand made in Viet Nam

� Four Canvas Pictures - Bob Ross Style Paintings

� Fun during rain or shine. Read your new "I Want to Be�" books on a rainy day and hit the miniature golf course when the sun is shining with Four Adventure Golf passes

� 2011/2012 Eighth Grade Quilt- This quilt is made from jeans donated by the 2012 Eighth Grade Class.

� Holy Family Plate - Morgantown crystal plate that is hand etched and fire polished in fine American art glass, made in West Virginia

� Gear up for all of the Husker sports! Three Husker shirts - one XL and two Large as well as $20 in Ramos Pizza gift certificates

� Two hand blown light green wine glasses with pewter stems & a bottle of Glass Ridge

� Willow Tree Stable and Nativity Set

� Go Big Red basket -Everything you need to host your next Husker party. Appetizers, dips and the plates and napkins to serve them on.

� Angles we have heard�This beautiful collection of songs performed by our very own Cathedral Cantors and directed by Ms. Jessica Happold is a priceless keepsake.

� 24� FirsTime Varenna Wall Clock with moving pendulum

� Swarovski Crystal Turtle Doves

� $40 gift certificate to Texas Road House and 4 games for Laser Quest

� Family Movie and game night gift set. Original Whirley Pop Stovetop popcorn popper, complete popcorn popping gift set, Fireside 6 in 1 multi gameset and pro-weave sweatshirt blanket and the movie "Wall-E"

� Easter Quilt made by our Cathedral 3rd grade students

� Impress your friends with a lovely garden party with live music from Noah and Chloe Pinkman. The "Tuning Pegs" will perform live for your guests for 45 minutes. See display for more details

� A scarf for every occasion - handmade by our own Mrs. Mercer

� Spice up your life with these French Wire Plant Holders & Must Have Mini Markers from Willow House for a herb garden for your counter.
Green terra cotta plant holders peek through French Wire sleeves. The Mini Markers have a slate shaped tag and elegantly curved stems. Designed for use with chalk or chalkboard markers and a "Window Boxes" a must-have book fot the gardener of the family.

� Something sweet! A dozen cupcakes to take home tonight and a gift certificate for $25 all from Cupcakes and More

� Valentine's Door Art

� Gear up for all of the Husker sports! Three Husker shirts - one XL and two Large and one large gourmet pizza from Da Vinci's

� Monsignor Tucker's Bike Shop - From one Bike Lover to another. Monsignor will tune up for as many as two bikes including tires and tubes if necessary. For additional bike tune ups may be purchased by making an additional donation according to the final sale price of this item.

� Accent your home with this lovely decorative plate and plate stand

� Enjoy a nice dinner at Lazlo's with a $20 gift card and a fabulous bottle of Kenwood Vineyards Signature Wine from their 1984 Kenwood artist series. The grapes come from the premiuem area of their vineyard. Each year they hire a different artist to design their label. This year the artist is Alan Wolton

� Nativity made by our very own 4B students

� Contemporary Woods small book shelf

� Time Warner Home Theatre system

� A night out on the town. Use this $20 certificates for Ramos Pizza for dinner before the show and go to the Lied Center on Tuesday, March 13th with two tickets to the performance of SF Jazz Collective - The Music of Stevie Wonder, today's finest jazz performers play the musical magic that is Stevie Wonder-ful!

� A Picnic Thermal Tote for all your MUNCHIES from Thirty-One

� A child's Tatum Necklace from Stella & Dot, A pretty Chiffon flower adorns this strand of lavender and translucent beads tied with a feminine silver bow. Flower unclips from necklace to be worn as a barrette. 8 �� of beads, 15� of ribbon each side. Self tied closure.

� Runza Certificate for a free Combo a meal each month for one year.

� Give your little feathered friends a lovely place to hang out this spring with this cute and unique handmade birdhouse

� Popcorn from Colby Ridge

� Dance bag from Dancewares with $10 Hobby Town gift card

� $40 Gift card to Orscheln

� The Rodgers House $25 toward a room on Sunday -Thursday and no holidays and Licorice International sampler

� Angles we have heard�This beautiful collection of songs performed by our very own Cathedral Cantors and directed by Ms. Jessica Happold is a priceless keepsake.

� Lia Sophia necklace and earrings

� Birdbath made with the precious touch of our Cathedral 2nd graders

From Mr. Primavera�s Desk . . .

In light of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's call for Catholics to "commit ourselves to prayer and fasting that wisdom and justice may prevail, and religious liberty may be restored" � and in lieu of our brave Bishop�s forceful letter - in regard to the Health and Human Services mandate, Cathedral School began a novena to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the US on Wednesday. We have not specifically told the children the particulars of this situation due to age appropriateness. However, we have expressed to the children that our country needs Our Lady�s special help at this time. I humbly ask that you continue this novena with your children over the weekend [Days 4 and 5]. May God bless you . . . and our great country.

First, recite the Prayer to the Immaculate Conception.
Recite the appropriate prayer of each of the nine days.
Then, recite the Litany of the Blessed Virgin.

PRAYER TO THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Your Son, we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did preserve Her from all stain, so too You would permit us, purified through Her intercession, to come unto You.

Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end.

Amen.

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Day One

O most Holy Virgin, who was pleasing to the Lord and became His mother, immaculate in body and spirit, in faith and in love, look kindly on me as I implore your powerful intercession. O most Holy Mother, who by your blessed Immaculate Conception, from the first moment of your conception did crush the head of the enemy, receive our prayers as we implore you to present at the throne of God the favor we now request...

(State your intention here...)

O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my petition if it be the Divine Will.

Amen.

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Day Two

O Mary, ever blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Queen of angels and of saints, we salute you with the most profound veneration and filial devotion as we contemplate your holy Immaculate Conception, We thank you for your maternal protection and for the many blessings that we have received through your wondrous mercy and most powerful intercession. In all our necessities we have recourse to you with unbounded confidence. O Mother of Mercy, we beseech you now to hear our prayer and to obtain for us of your Divine Son the favor that we so earnestly request in this novena...

(State your intention here...)

Amen.

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Day Three

O Blessed Virgin Mary, glory of the Christian people, joy of the universal Church and Mother of Our Lord, speak for us to the Heart of Jesus, who is your Son and our brother. O Mary, who by your holy Immaculate Conception did enter the world free from stain, in your mercy obtain for us from Jesus the special favor which we now so earnestly seek...

(State your intention here...)

Amen.

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Day Four

O Mary, Mother of God, endowed in your glorious Immaculate Conception with the fullness of grace; unique among women in that you are both mother and virgin; Mother of Christ and Virgin of Christ, we ask you to look down with a tender heart from your throne and listen to our prayers as we earnestly ask that you obtain for us the favor for which we now plead...

(that the mandate from the department of Health and Human Services be overturned)

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Day Five

O Lord, who, by the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, did prepare a fitting dwelling for your Son, we beseech you that as by the foreseen death of your Son, you did preserve her from all stain of sin, grant that through her intercession, we may be favored with the granting of the grace that we seek for at this time...

(that the mandate from the Department of Health and Human Services be overturned)

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Day Six

Glorious and immortal Queen of Heaven, we profess our firm belief in your Immaculate Conception preordained for you in the merits of your Divine Son. We rejoice with you in your Immaculate Conception. To the one ever-reigning God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, three in Person, one in nature, we offer thanks for your blessed Immaculate Conception. O Mother of the Word made Flesh, listen to our petition as we ask this special grace during this novena...

(State your intention here...)

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Day Seven

O Immaculate Virgin, Mother of God, and my mother, from the sublime heights of your dignity turn your merciful eyes upon me while I, full of confidence in your bounty and keeping in mind your Immaculate conception and fully conscious of your power, beg of you to come to our aid and ask your Divine Son to grant the favor we earnestly seek in this novena... if it be beneficial for our immortal souls and the souls for whom we pray.

(State your intention here...)

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Day Eight

O Most gracious Virgin Mary, beloved Mother of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, intercede with him for us that we be granted the favor which we petition for so earnestly in this novena...O Mother of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers in our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O Glorious Mother of God, in memory of your joyous Immaculate Conception, hear our prayers and obtain for us our petitions.

(State your intention here...)

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Day Nine

O Mother of the King of the Universe, most perfect member of the human race, "our tainted nature�s solitary boast," we turn to you as mother, advocate, and mediatrix. O Holy Mary, assist us in our present necessity. By your Immaculate Conception, O Mary conceived without sin, we humbly beseech you from the bottom of our heart to intercede for us with your Divine Son and ask that we be granted the favor for which we now plead...

(State your intention here...)

Recite the Litany of the Blessed Virgin

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy , Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us

God the Son, Redeemer of the World,

God the Holy Spirit,

Holy Trinity, one God,

Holy Mary, pray for us

Holy Mother of God,

Holy Virgin of virgins,

Mother of Christ,

Mother of Divine Grace,

Mother most pure,

Mother most chaste,

Mother inviolate,

Mother undefiled,

Mother most amiable,

Mother most admirable,

Mother of good counsel,

Mother of our Creator,

Mother of our Saviour,

Virgin most prudent,

Virgin most venerable,

Virgin most renowned,

Virgin most powerful,

Virgin most merciful,

Virgin most faithful,

Mirror of justice,

Seat of wisdom,

Cause of our joy,

Spiritual vessel,

Vessel of honour,

Singular vessel of devotion,

Mystical rose,

Tower of David,

Tower of ivory,

House of gold,

Ark of the covenant,

Gate of heaven,

Morning star,

Health of the sick,

Refuge of sinners,

Comforter of the afflicted,

Help of Christians,

Queen of Angels,

Queen of Patriarchs,

Queen of Prophets,

Queen of Apostles,

Queen of Martyrs,

Queen of Confessors,

Queen of Virgins,

Queen of all Saints,

Queen conceived without original sin,

Queen assumed into heaven,

Queen of the most holy Rosary,

Queen of Peace,

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord,

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord,

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Grant we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we, Thy servants, may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body: and, by the glorious intercession of the blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy eternal gladness.

Through Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Winter Solstice
First Day of Winter
December 22, 2011

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