Blessing of the Arthritics

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Feast Day of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Founder of the Redemptorists and Patron Saint of Arthritics

On Sunday, August 1, the feast day of St. Alphonsus Liguori, our founder, Redemptorist parishes around the country will be offering a special blessing through his intercession for those suffering from arthritis and other serious physical afflictions.

The blessings will be offered after each and every Mass. Prayer cards to St. Alphonsus will also be distributed.

There will be a short prayer after every Mass to ask the intercession of St. Alphonsus, who himself suffered from severe rheumatoid arthritis that left him permanently bent forward and wheelchair bound. After the general prayer, individual blessings will be offered to anyone who wishes.

If you cannot attend the "Blessing" events (either because you cannot travel or because there is no Redemptorist parish in your diocese) but would still like to receive a prayer card, you can go to www.redemptoristsdenver.org to download a copy of the prayer or call the development office at 303-565-5450 to request a copy.

All those who suffer from these debilitating physical conditions are welcome to attend.

Parishes offering the "Blessing for Arthritics"

ARIZONA

Renewal Center at Picture Rocks
Fr. Thomas Santa, C.Ss.R.
7101 W. Picture Rocks Road
Tucson, AZ
Phone: 520.744.3400
Toll Free: 866.737.5751
http://www.desertrenewal.org/

Santa Catalina Catholic Church
Fr. Peter Connolly, C.Ss.R.
14380 N. Oracle Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85739
Phone: 520-825-9611
Fax: 520-825-9866
office@santacatalinaparish.org
http://santacatalinaparish.org/

CALIFORNIA

St. Mary's of the Assumption Parish & School
Fr. Jose Chavez, C.Ss.R.
7215 Newlin Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602
Phone: 562-698-0107
beckymaffucci@st-maryschurch.org
http://www.st-maryschurch.org

ILLINOIS

St. Michael's Catholic Church
Fr. Richard Thibodeau, C.Ss.R.
1633 N Cleveland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 312-642-2498
Fax: 312-642-9283
stmichael@st-mikes.org
http://www.st-mikes.org/index.html

LOUISIANA

St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church
Fr. Sam Maranto, C.Ss.R.
5354 Plank Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70805-2834
Phone: 225-355-2553
sarahstgmc@earthlink.net
http://www.stgerardmajella.com/

St. Alphonsus Parish
Fr. Greg Schmitt, C.Ss.R.
2030 Constance Street
New Orleans, LA 70130-5697
Phone: 504-522-6748
Fax: 504-523-3734
http://www.stalphonsusneworleans.com/

MICHIGAN

St. Alphonsus Parish
Fr. Denis Ryan, C.Ss.R.
224 Carrier Street, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Phone: 616-451-3043
Fax: 616-458-5667
http://stalphonsusgr.org/

MINNESOTA

St. Alphonsus Parish & School
Fr. Pat Grile, C.Ss.R.
7025 Halifax Ave., North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429-1394
Phone: 763-561-5100
http://www.stalsmn.org/

MISSISSIPPI

Blessed Francis X. Seelos Parish
Fr. Steve Wilson, C.Ss.R.
360 Lameuse Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
Phone: 228-435-0007

MISSOURI

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
Fr. Stephen Benden, C.Ss.R.
3333 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-561-3771
marla@redemptoristparishkc.org
http://www.redemptoristkc.org/

St. Alphonsus 'the Rock' Church
Fr. Matthew Bonk, C.Ss.R.
1118 N Grand Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63106
Phone: 314-533-0304
http://www.stalphonsusrock.org/

TENNESSEE

Holy Names of Jesus & Mary Parish
Fr. Maurice Nutt, C.Ss.R.
697 Keel Avenue
Memphis, TN 38107-2599
Phone: 901-525-9870

TEXAS

St. Gerard Parish
Fr. James Shea, C.Ss.R.
1523 Iowa Street
San Antonio, TX 78203-1817
Phone: 210-533-0170

Holy Ghost Church
Fr. Greg May, C.Ss.R.
6921 Chetwood Drive
Houston, TX 77081-5697
Phone: 713-668-0463

WASHINGTON

Sacred Heart Parish
Fr. Harry Grile, C.Ss.R.
205 2nd Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98109-4817
Phone: 206-284-4680
Fax: 206-284-3161
info@sacredheartseattle.com
http://www.sacredheartseattle.com/