Novena for Jacob Bruns starts April 10
Jacob Bruns Anticipates Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate on April 18
Jacob Bruns, St. Mary parishioner and St. Mary Parish School alumnus, is anticipating his ordination to the Transitional Diaconate on Saturday, April 18 at 10:30 am at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. His teaching parishes are St. Monica and St. Eugene.
On April 10, we began a novena for Jacob’s ordination. (Included below)
NOVENA FOR ORDINATION TO THE TRANSITIONAL DIACONATE
Almighty God, giver of every grace, who apportion every order and assign every office, who remain unchanged, but make all things new, send your Holy Spirit into our midst, to assist Jacob Bruns in preparing for ordination to the diaconate, ready to offer himself generously and forever, in the ministry of the Word, of the altar, and of charity, servant to all.
Grant him wisdom when he is unsure, knowledge when he is afraid, counsel when he is confused, fortitude when he is feeling weak, understanding when he is troubled, piety when he is feeling indifference, fear of you when he is proud, and your protection from every diabolical attack upon his vocation. Help him to receive the Gospel of Christ: convince him to believe what he has read, train him to teach what he believes, and strengthen him to practice what he teaches.
Hear the prayers of all your faithful servants, and in the eternal charity that you have shown us, draw us all to that heavenly kingdom, where all are made perfectly one at the eternal banquet of Christ, the Good Shepherd and Eternal King.
Grant this through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
St. Anthony the Hermit, pray for him.
St. Mary, Mother of God and Mother of Seminarians and Priests, pray for him.
On April 19, we will be blessed to have the newly ordained deacon join us at the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses at St. Mary. A reception will follow both Masses, providing an opportunity to express well-wishes and congratulations to Dcn. Jacob.
Join us as we continue to pray the novena for his ordination!