A Blessed & Merry Christmas

For this day is born to you a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.  And this shall be a sign unto you: You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger.
(Luke 2, 11, 12.)

REJOICE!

GAUDETE in Domino semper:
iterum dico, gaudete.
(REJOICE in the Lord always; again I say rejoice.)
Introit: Mass on the Third Sunday of Advent.

Dear Friends, Benefactors, and Members of the Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161 Traditional Latin Mass Guild,

Thank you for your support over the past year.  Through your kind prayers, participation, and generous assistance, we have been able to bring the ancient and immemorial Mass of the Roman Rite to St. Titus Church in Beaver County.  With your continued prayers and assistance, we will expand our program in 2013.  Please watch here for details of Masses and events planned for the coming months.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Blessed & Merry Christmas and a Happy & Holy New Year.

The Officers & Men of Woodlawn Council 2161

Votive Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary - Friday, 14 Dec 2012, 7pm

WHERE: St. Titus Church
952 Franklin Ave, Aliquippa PA 15001

WHEN: Friday, 14 December 2012, 7:00 PM
(Holy Rosary & Confessions begin at 6:30 PM)

Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
After Mass

Celebrant: Canon Jean-Marie Moreau, Rector
St. Anthony of Padua Oratory
West Orange, New Jersey
Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest

Sponsored By:
Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161
Traditional Latin Mass Guild

EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

After Mass, everyone is invited to join Canon Moreau and the Knights of Columbus for a pre-Christmas dinner party at Harold's Inn, 2134 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa PA 15001-4671 (approx 4.5 miles/10 mins from St. Titus Church, nearer to the Hopewell Exit of I-376/formerly PA Rt 60).
Order off the menu and pay on your own.

Papal Blessing

The Holy Father Benedict XVI

cordially imparts the requested

Apostolic Blessing to

Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161

Traditional Latin Mass Guild

on the occasion of the 5th Anniversary of its Founding

and through the intercession of the Virgin Mary

invokes an abundance of divine graces

12 November 2012

Ex Aedibus Vaticanis, die 2.08.2012

+Felix del Blanco Prieto

Archiepiscopus Eleemosynarius Summi Pontificis

Report: Woodlawn Council Leads Procession to St. Peter's Basilica

On Saturday, November 3, 2012, members of the Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161 Traditional Latin Mass Guild joined pilgrims from all over the world for the International Pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate the fifth anniversary of our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI's apostolic letter, Summorum Pontificum, and to mark the Year of Faith.

In the morning, the pilgrims gathered in the the church of San Salvatore in Lauro, across the Tiber River from the Vatican, for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and silent prayer. After a flyover by jets of the Italian Air Force and Benediction, the pilgrims began their procession to St. Peter's Basilica.

The pilgrims walked through the streets and crossed the Ponte Sant' Angelo, all the while praying the Litany of the Saints in Latin and singing traditional hymns. After passing Castel Sant' Angelo, they processed up the Via della Conciliazione and into St. Peter's Square. As the pilgrims ascended the steps of St. Peter's, the central doors opened and they entered the Basilica.

Still singing, they passed the tomb of St. Peter and the High Altar, and proceeded to the Altar of the Chair for a Traditional Latin Pontifical Mass offered by Cardinal Canizares Llovera, Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.

Woodlawn Council was honored to be asked by the pilgrimage organizers to have our Knights of Columbus flag lead the procession through the streets of Rome to St. Peter's Basilica, flanked by two banners of Our Lady.

Cardinal Canizares Llovera offered the Votive Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Link to official photo album of the event here.

Report: International Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage to Rome

From 26 October - 5 November 2012, members of the Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161 Traditional Latin Mass Guild, in cooperation with The Remnant Newspaper, traveled to Rome, Italy, to participate in the International Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage, organized by the International Federation Una Voce and the Italian Coordinamento Summorum Pontificum.  Guild members lead a contingent of American pilgrims from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, Minnesota, Georgia, and Texas.

Solemn Mass for the Feast of Christ the King at Ss. Trinita dei Pellegrini, the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter church in Rome.  Pilgrims also attended daily Traditional Latin Mass at this church.

A visit to the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls to pray at the tomb of St. Paul.

Pilgrims prayed in the Crypt of the Nativity at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major before a relic of the Holy Crib.

Pilgrims prayed the Holy Rosary before the Blessed Sacrament in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran and ascended the Holy Stairs on their knees while meditating on the Passion of Our Lord.

Audience with the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI in Saint Peter's Square.

Pontifical Mass for the Feast of All Saints offered by Cardinal Brandmuller, President Emeritus of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences, in the church of Ss. Trinita dei Pellegrini.

Praying before the tomb of St. Cecilia in the Basilica of Saint Cecilia.

Pontifical Mass for All Souls Day offered by Archbishop Sciacca, Secretary-General of the Governatorate of Vatican City State, in the church of Ss. Trinita dei Pellegrini.

Praying the Angelus in St. Peter's Square with the Holy Father.

We were joined on pilgrimage by Dr. John Rao (left), Associate Professor of History at St. John's University, New York City, and Director of the Roman Forum.

Woodlawn Council wishes to thank Syversen Touring for expertly and professionally arranging travel, lodging, and meals for this pilgrimage.

Report: Fifth Annual Battle of Lepanto Mass & Dinner

On Sunday, 7 October 2012, the Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161 Traditional Latin Mass Guild hosted a High Mass at St. Titus Church, Aliquippa, for the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.

The celebrant was Fr. James W. Dolan, Chaplain of the Latin Mass Community of Holy Wisdom Parish, Pittsburgh.

Music for the Mass was provided by The Recusants.

After Mass, at the Fifth Annual Battle of Lepanto Dinner, Paul F. Crawford, Associate Professor of Ancient & Medieval History at California University of Pennsylvania, gave an interesting and informative talk on "Lepanto and the Crusades."

Awards were presented to three Honorees, Anthony M. Campana, Anthony J. Loschiavo, and Vincent Patterson, Jr., for each having 50 years of service in the Knights of Columbus.

Woodlawn Council wishes to thank the following patrons and sponsors for their generous support of this event:

St. Titus Holy Name Society

Magisterial District Judge James F. DiBenedetto

Frankovitch, Anetakis, Colantino & Simon

I-DOC

Caring Angels HomeCare Helpers

Weirton Lumber

Mitchell's Jewelers

Bernard J. Brennan

Fred Isabella & Sons Locksmiths

Lydia's Flower Shoppe

George Kruel Electrical Service

Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc.

Pittsburgh Latin Mass Community, Inc.

Loggia Nuova Italia #305 Aliquippa

San Rocco Council No. 3 Sons of Columbus

Flaherty Fardo, LLC



Lay people co-responsible for the being and activity of the Church - Pope Benedict XVI

"Co-responsibility requires a change in mentality, particularly with regard to the role of the laity in the Church, who should be considered not as “collaborators” with the clergy, but as persons truly “co-responsible” for the being and activity of the Church... always in cordial communion with the bishops."  Pope Benedict XVI, 24 August 2012, message to the Assembly of the International Catholic Action Forum.

L'Osservatore Romano article here.
Full text of papal message here.

International Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage to Rome

International Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage to Rome
Organized by the International Federation Una Voce and
the Italian Coordinamento Summorum Pontificum

Join The Remnant and
the Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161
Traditional Latin Mass Guild for the
International Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage to Rome, Italy
26 October - 5 November 2012

$3,195 departure from Pittsburgh
Details here.

Fifth Annual Battle of Lepanto Mass & Dinner -- Sunday, 7 Oct. 2012, 4:00 PM

Celebrate the Feast of the Holy Rosary

and

Commemorate the Battle of Lepanto

Traditional Latin High Mass

Sunday, 7 October 2012, 4:00 PM (note the time)

Saint Titus Church

952 Franklin Avenue

Aliquippa PA 15001

Celebrant:

Fr. James W. Dolan

Latin Mass Community Chaplain

Holy Wisdom Parish, Pittsburgh

Fifth Annual Battle of Lepanto Dinner

Immediately After Mass

Speaker: Paul F. Crawford

Associate Professor of Ancient & Medieval History

California University of Pennsylvania

Topic: "Lepanto and the Crusades"

Cost: $30

Students: $25

 

Sponsored By:

Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161

Traditional Latin Mass Guild

Purchase a Dinner Program Ad.

Full Page: $35

Half Page: $20

Regional Traditional Catholic Conference

The Remnant ~ The Angelus ~ Catholic Family News
The same podium, the same weekend, the same conference!

When? September 28, 29 & 30, 2012
Where? Serbian American Cultural Center in Weirton, WV,
(just three miles from Franciscan University in Steubenville)
Who? Michael Matt, James Vogel, John Vennari,
Christopher Ferrara, John Rao

The Catholic Counterrevolution is Uniting
Attend to find out how you can help!

Seating is limited.

For additional details and registration information, see here.
For summaries of the talks and to purchase CD's, go here.

Pope Benedict XVI Commends Knights of Columbus

(Vatican Radio) On Tuesday August 7^th the 130^th Supreme Convention of the Order of the Knights of Columbus gets underway in Anaheim, California. The Order, founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, will gather together thousands of its members.  Below are excerpts of the message to the Convention addressed to Supreme Knight Karl A. Anderson on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI signed by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone.

"His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI was pleased to learn that from 7 to 9 August 2012 the 130th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus will be held in Anaheim, California. He has asked me to convey his warm greetings to all in attendance, together with the assurance of his closeness in prayer." ...

"At a time when concerted efforts are being made to redefine and restrict the exercise of the (Catholic faith), the Knights of Columbus have worked tirelessly to help the Catholic community recognize and respond to the unprecedented gravity of these new threats to the Church’s liberty and public moral witness." ...

"The challenges of the present moment are in fact yet another reminder of the decisive importance of the Catholic laity for the advancement of the Church’s mission in today’s rapidly changing social context. The Knights of Columbus, founded as a fraternal society committed to mutual assistance and fidelity to the Church, was a pioneer in the development of the modern lay apostolate. His Holiness is confident that the Supreme Convention will carry on this distinguished legacy by providing sound inspiration, guidance and direction to a new generation of faithful and dedicated Catholic laymen." ...

"Given this urgent need, the Holy Father encourages the Supreme Council, together with each of the local Councils, to reinforce the praiseworthy programs of continuing catechetical and spiritual formation which have long been a hallmark of your Order. Each Knight, in fidelity to his baptismal promises, is pledged to bear daily witness, however quiet and unassuming, to his faith in Christ, his love of the Church and his commitment to the spread of God’s Kingdom in this world." ...

"His Holiness wishes me to convey his profound personal gratitude for the spiritual bouquet of prayers and sacrifices which the Knights and their families have offered for his intentions throughout this year which marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of his episcopal ordination. He is pleased to see in this act of spiritual solidarity not only an outstanding testimony of love for the Successor of Saint Peter, ... but also a sign of especial fidelity, loyalty and support during these difficult times."

"With these sentiments, the Holy Father commends the deliberations of the Supreme Convention to the loving intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church. To all the Knights and their families he cordially imparts his Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of joy and peace in the Lord."

Read the entire message here.

Fr. Romanoski, FSSP, to offer Low Mass for Feast of St. Lawrence

Friday, 10 August 2012, 9:00 AM
Low Mass
Feast of St. Lawrence, Martyr
(Holy Rosary and Confessions begin at 8:30 AM)

St. Titus Church
952 Franklin Avenue
Aliquippa PA 15001

Celebrant: Fr. Jonathan Romanoski, FSSP

Sponsored by:
Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161
Traditional Latin Mass Guild

ALL ARE WELCOME.

Summer Hiatus

 

The Most Precious Blood of Our Lord

1 July

 

FORTH let the long procession stream,

And through the streets in order wend;

Let the bright waving line of torches gleam,

The solemn chant ascend;

 

While we, with tears and sighs profound,

That memorable Blood record

Which, stretched on His hard cross, from many a wound

The dying Jesus poured.

 

By the first Adam's fatal sin

Came death upon the human race;

In this new Adam doth new life begin,

And everlasting grace.

 

For scarce the Father heard from heaven

The cry of His expiring Son,

When in that cry our sins were all forgiven,

And boundless pardon won.

 

Henceforth, whoso in that dear Blood

Washeth shall lose his every stain:

And in immortal roseate beauty robed,

An angel's likeness gain.

 

Only run thou with courage on

Straight to the goal set in the skies;

He who assists thy course will give thee soon

The everlasting prize.

 

Father supreme! vouchsafe that we,

For whom Thine only Son was slain,

And whom thy Holy Spirit sanctifies,

May heavenly joys attain.

 

Amen.

Requiem Mass for Deceased Pastors of St. Titus

Requiem Mass for

Deceased Pastors of St. Titus

Friday, 8 June 2012

7:00 PM

(Holy Rosary and Confessions begin at 6:30 PM)

St. Titus Church

952 Franklin Avenue

Aliquippa PA 15001

Celebrant: Canon Jean-Marie Moreau, Rector

St. Anthony of Padua Oratory

West Orange, NJ

Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest

Sponsored by:

Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161

Traditional Latin Mass Guild

Deceased Pastors of St. Titus:

Fr. Michael A. McGary+

Fr. Joseph E. Rockliff+

Fr. John J. Greaney+

Msgr. Edward G. Zauner+

Fr. Joseph F. McCarthy+

Fr. Thomas J. Cassidy+

V. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.

R. And let perpetual light shine upon them.

Report: Blessed Emperor Karl of Austria Mass & Conference

On Sunday, 29 April 2012, the Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161 Traditional Latin Mass Guild hosted a Traditional Latin High Mass in honor of Blessed Emperor Karl of Austria at St. Titus Church in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.  The celebrant was Canon Jean-Marie Moreau of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest.  The faithful were able to venerate the relic of Blessed Karl after Mass and attend a conference on the life of Blessed Karl and his cause for sainthood.

This was truly a collaborative event and Woodlawn Council wishes to thank the following organizations for their cooperative and combined efforts in making the Mass and conference a great success:

St. Titus Parish, Aliquippa

The Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest

Duquesne University Schola Cantorum Gregorianum

The Knights of Malta, American Association, USA

St. George Byzantine Catholic Church, Aliquippa

The Emperor Karl League of Prayers for Peace Among Nations

The Pittsburgh Latin Mass Community, Inc.

The William Penn Association

Woodlawn Council also wishes to thank and acknowledge the following dignitaries who attended the Mass in honor of Blessed Karl:

Very Reverend Joseph M. Mele, VG

Rector, St. Paul Seminary

The Honorable Dr. Jan Napoleon Saykiewicz

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland

The Honorable Dr. Carla E. Lucente

Honorary Consul of Italy

Professor Steven Bela Vardy, Ph.D.

McAnulty Distinguished Professor of European History

Duquesne University

Paul Crawford

Associate Professor, Ancient and Medieval History

California University of Pennsylvania

Katherine E. Novak

National Director

William Penn Association

Seminarians of the

Diocese of Pittsburgh

Finally, Woodlawn Council wishes to thank Brother Nathan Cochran, OSB, Delegate to the USA/Canada, Emperor Karl League of Prayers for Peace Among Nations, for the informative conference on the life of Blessed Karl and his cause for sainthood.