“You have seen hell where the souls of poor sinners go. To save them, God wishes to establish in the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart. If what I say to you is done, many souls will be saved and there will be peace.”
~ Our Lady of Fatima, July 13, 1917 (to the children of Fatima)
“Whether the world has war or peace depends on the practice of this devotion, along with the consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This is why I desire its propagation so ardently, especially because this is also the will of our dear Mother in Heaven.”
~ Sr. Lucia (1939)
Our Lady asks all of us to…
On the First Saturday, for FIVE consecutive months:
- Go to confession (within 8 days of the 1st Saturday)
- Receive Holy Communion (in a state of grace)
- Recite the Rosary
- Meditate for 15- min. on all or one of the Mysteries (“keep Mary company”)
All should be done with the intention of making reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Why Five?
The FIVE first Saturdays correspond to FIVE specific kinds of offenses and blasphemies committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
The Five First Saturdays is our opportunity to make reparation for the sins of others. In the words of Our Lady, “So many, many souls go to Hell, because there is no one to pray and sacrifice for them!”
Our Lady’s Promise: To all who keep this devotion, Our Blessed Mother promised “to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation”.
To assist you in completing your devotion…
St. Anastasia Parish offers the following on 1st Saturdays:
8:00a: Holy Mass
8:30-9:30a: Adoration
3:30-4:45p: Confession
5:00p: Holy Mass
The church is open throughout the day for meditation and silent Rosary. Adoration is also a good opportunity to complete those components.
If you are interested in a family-friendly meditation and courtyard Rosary for kids (~4pm) before evening Mass, contact Kimberly Chavira at kimberlychavira@mac.com.
For questions about this devotion, contact kimberlychavira@mac.com.
For a complete description of the devotion, see www.firstsaturdaydevotion.com.