NEIGHBORHOOD
FAMILY ROSARIES
"Pray the Rosary every day in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary, in order to obtain peace for the world" and "Sacrifice yourselves for sinners"
- Our Lady of Fatima
First Saturdays Devotion
The First Saturday devotion, given by Jesus and Mary, is an integral part of the Fatima message. Through this devotion we grow closer to Our Blessed Mother and console her wounded, Immaculate Heart. Practiced on the First Saturday of each month, this devotion makes reparation for sins, helps convert sinners, and is critical for peace in the world.
The Importance of the First Saturday Devotion
"Whether the world has war or peace depends on the practice of this devotion along with the consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary."
-Sr.Lucia (Fatima visionary), March 19, 1939​
Why First Saturdays?
To make reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to save souls.
“Here, dear daughter, is the motive that led the Immaculate Heart of Mary to petition Me to ask for this small act of reparation. And, out of regard for her, to move My mercy to pardon those souls who have had the misfortune to offend her. As for you, seek endlessly, with your prayers and sacrifices, to move Me to mercy in regard to these poor souls.”
Jesus to Sr. Lucia, May 1930 ​
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Jesus went on to explain that the devotion makes reparation for the five ways that people offend and blaspheme against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Theses sins are:
1. Offences or blasphemies against the Immaculate Conception – its denial and/or ridicule
2. Blasphemies against her perpetual virginity
3. Blasphemies against her divine maternity, refusing to accept her as the Mother of God and mother of all mankind
4. Blasphemies of those who implant in children’s hearts indifference, contempt, and even hate against our Immaculate Mother
5. Insults directed against her sacred images –displays of indifference or ridicule, and the infliction of damage to them.
Some Fruits of the First Saturday Devotion 
 
It instills in us a tender love for the Holy Sacraments of Confession and the Blessed Eucharist. 
 
It nurtures a holy affection for the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Rosary. 
 
Loving Mary more leads us to loving Jesus more.  
 
Making reparation for sin saves souls. 
 
Devotion to the Immaculate Heart cements the presence of the Holy Spirit within us and allows us to become beacons of Merciful Love to the world.   
 
The Devotion unites us with the hearts of Jesus and Mary.  
 
It sets our hearts on fire to spread the Joy of the Gospel to the world. 
 
It is an excellent means to maintain us in the state of grace while immersed in our daily spiritual battles. 
Four Simple Requirement's
One Intention: To Console The Heart of Mary
Communion
Receive Communion on the first Saturday of five consecutive months with the intention of making reparation to Our Lady.
Confession
Go to Confession 8 days before or after the First Saturday.
Rosary
Say the Rosary on the day, keeping in mind the joys and sorrows of Our Lady during her hidden life with Christ her Son.
Meditaton
Keep company with Our Lady by spending 15 minutes of meditation on one or more of then Mysteries of the Rosary.
The Promise
To all those who fulfill these requirements on five consecutive months, the Blessed Mother gave a great promise.
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She told St. Lucia, "I promise to assist (them) at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation."​
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Devotion to the Immaculate Heart cements the presence of the Holy Spirit Within us and allows us to become beacons of Merciful Love to the world.
