GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH IS HOLDING ALL NIGHT PRAYER VIGIL; WHY NOT JOIN US?

GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH IS HOLDING ALL NIGHT PRAYER VIGIL. 
WHY NOT JOIN US?

We pray for the following

• in thanksgiving for all the blessings the LORD has given us over the past year
• we ask GOD to keep our loved ones and ourselves within His Shelter over the coming year
• we thank GOD for the unbelievable gift of His Son, Jesus Christ, to our world
• we pray for all persecuted for their religion
• we pray for all those murdered over the past year
• we pray for all murderers, that they may repent and turn to the LORD 
• we pray for all imprisoned
• we pray for all raped
• we pray for all those who carry out crime of any nature, that they may repent and turn to the LORD
• we pray for those who have suffered grievously from crime this past year
• we pray for parents
• we pray for infants
• we pray for children
• we pray for teenagers
• we pray for young adults
• we pray for those in midlife
• we pray for the senior
• we pray for those who are dying
• we pray for all in the caring services; health professionals, police who protect the vulnerable, veterinarians, peace workers in areas of crisis, fire fighters and many more who selflessly give of their time and talents to ease the lives of others
• we pray for our parents
• we pray for our teachers, past, present and future
• we pray for our priests and pastors, past, present and future
• we pray for those in hospital
• we pray for those unjustly treated
• we pray for young girls who have experienced unjust treatment
• we pray for young boys who have experienced unjust treatment
• we pray for those who live in slavery, that the LORD may see their plight and send help
• we pray for all who work in International Justice Mission [IJM] [1]
• we pray for those who work against slavery, especially the Walk Free Foundation [2]
• we pray for all orphans and children in need
• we pray for those who care for orphans and children in need
• we pray for those denied the education they need to flourish in society
• we pray that the practice of FGM will no longer be practiced
• We pray for Equality Now [End FGM] [3]
• we pray for child soldiers 
• we pray for the organization Child Soldiers International [4]
• we pray that children no longer be pressed into becoming brides
• we pray for the organization Girls Not Brides [5]
• we pray for aborted babies
• we pray for abortionists who have regrets
• we pray for mothers who regret their abortions
• we pray for fathers who regret their abortions
• we pray for abortionists who regret having been in the industry
• we pray for all embryos who have died in IVF and experimentation
• we pray for all children who grieve the lost of their siblings during IVF
• we pray for those who work to highlight injustices
• we pray for those who have been tortured
• we pray for those who live with depression
• we pray for those who feel unloved and disrespected
• we pray for all our brothers and sisters of every nation at this time of peace and goodwill to all
• we pray that cruelty to animals will come to an end
• we pray for those who care for the vulnerable animals the LORD blessed by being the first to witness His Birth into our suffering world
• we pray for PETA [6]
• we pray for satanists, that they may turn to the LORD who gave them being
• we pray for satanists who have left the movement
• we pray that mission work for satanism become inspired instead for mission work for the LORD our GOD
• your own special intentions to the LORD

ORDER OF SERVICE AND PRAYER

1. Christmas Carol Service with Readings

2. Holy Mass [for Advent]

3. Holy Rosary

4. Prayer Chapel for Christmas

5. Special Christmas Benediction

[1] International Justice Mission

http://www.ijm.org/?gclid=CPO_0vufgdECFa237QodnxcNJA

[2] Walk Free Foundation

http://www.walkfreefoundation.org/

[3] Equality Now [End FGM]

http://www.equalitynow.org/issues/end-female-genital-mutilation

[4] Child Soldiers International

https://www.child-soldiers.org/

[5] Girls Not Brides

http://www.girlsnotbrides.org/about-child-marriage/

[5] Peta.org

http://www.peta.org/

With thanks to youtube, IJM, Walkfreefoundation.org, equalitynow.org, girlsnotbrides.org and peta.org

SILENT NIGHT; HOW IT CAME TO BE WRITTEN

A DETECTIVE TRAIL FROM THE COURT OF FREDERICK WILLIAM OF PRUSSIA LED - VIA A SONGBIRD - TO THE COMPOSER OF SILENT NIGHT; ALLEGED NEWS.
Read this amazing story at the following link
http://www.returntoorder.org/2016/12/origin-song-silent-night/?utm_source=sm-rto&utm_medium=email&utm_content=RTOE0266&utm_campaign=rto_newsletter

With thanks to returntoorder.org

MORE THAN 103,000 PROTESTS AGAINST SATAN CLUB FOR CHILDREN; ALLEGED NEWS

GOD ALWAYS, SATAN NEVER

SATAN CLUB FOR CHILDREN TRIGGERS MORE THAN 103,000 PROTESTS; ALLEGED NEWS. [1]
Parents are deeply concerned about an after school satan club that targets children as young as five, which is scheduled to open at Point Defiance Elementary School in Tacoma, Washington, on Wednesday, December 14th 2016; Alleged News.[1]

Jennifer Droubay, a mother of a child at the school, said; 'No one wants this club; we don't want a group that identified itself with satan to have access to our children,' Alleged News. [1]

Protest Planned
Parents and concerned citizens plan to gather for a prayerful and peaceful protest against the satan club in front of Point Defiance Elementary School on December 14th 2016, from 12 midday to 1 pm; Alleged News. [1]

More than 103,000 protests
More than 103,000 signatories have been collected online in opposition to the satan club for children; Alleged News. [1] and [2]

The first after school satan club sponsored by the satanic temple was opened on November 16th 2016, at the Sacramento Elementary School in Portland, Oregon; Alleged News. [1] and [3]
  The club was opened despite numerous complaints, protests and rosary rallies; Alleged News. [1]

The satanic temple had previously announced its plans to open satan clubs across the country; Alleged News. [1]
  

WHY NOT SIGN THE PETITION?

http://www.returntoorder.org/petition/keep-satan-washington-schools/

[1] satan club for children triggers 103,000 protests, Alleged News
http://www.returntoorder.org/2016/12/satanclubprotest103000/?utm_source=sm-rto&utm_medium=email&utm_content=RTOE0263&utm_campaign=

[2] Keep satan out of Washington schools; Alleged News
http://www.returntoorder.org/petition/keep-satan-washington-schools/

[3] Portland Breaking News; New after school satan club brings protesters, Alleged News
http://churchinterfaith.blogspot.ie/2016/11/portland-breaking-news-new-after-school.html

With thanks to returntoorder.org

ANOTHER SATAN CLUB TO BEGIN IN POINT DEFIANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN TACOMA; ALLEGED NEWS

GOD ALWAYS, SATAN NEVER

A SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WASHINGTON IS THE SECOND IN THE US TO APPROVE THE AFTER SCHOOL SATAN CLUB, AND IT WILL BEGIN ITS PROGRAM STARTING IN DECEMBER 2016; ALLEGED NEWS. [1]

The after school satan club will hold its first meeting at Point Defiance Elementary School in Tacoma, just days before students leave for Christmas break; Alleged News. [1]

Open House
Organizers of the club said the meeting on December 14th 2016, will be an open house for parents, students, teachers and staff, as reported by Q13 Fox; Alleged News. [1]

Lucien Greaves, spokesman and co-founder of the satanic temple, said the club was started in response to Good News Clubs that are present in a number of schools across the country; Alleged News. [1]

[1] Another satan club begins in an elementary school days before Christmas; Alleged News
http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2016/november/the-prayer-movement-thats-sweeping-the-middle-east

With thanks to www1.cbn.com     

LA UNITED TURNED DOWN AFTER SCHOOL SATAN CLUB; ALLEGED NEWS

GOD ALWAYS, SATAN NEVER

LA UNITED TURNED DOWN THE SATANIC TEMPLE OF LOS ANGELES FROM STARTING UP AN 'AFTER SCHOOL SATAN CLUB' ON ONE OF THEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPUSES; ALLEGED NEWS.  [1]

The district issued a statement reading, 'The proposed club does not meet the minimum requirement of having the school's approval and, therefore, will not be offered at the school', Alleged News. [1]

[1] LAUSD douses plans for after school satan club; Alleged News
http://laschoolreport.com/lausd-douses-plans-for-local-after-school-satan-club/

With thanks to laschoolreport.com 

SPRING, TEXAS: GREATER 'CHURCH' OF LUCIFER REPORTED AS HAVING CEASED OPERATION; ALLEGED NEWS

GOD ALWAYS, SATAN NEVER

SPRING, TEXAS: GREATER 'CHURCH OF LUCIFER HAS BEEN REPORTED AS HAVING CEASED OPERATION; ALLEGED NEWS. [1]

On Sunday, October 25th 2015, Good Shepherd Church reported the planned opening of the greater 'church' of lucifer; Alleged News. [2]

According to TFP report, the luciferian Facebook page has been stagnant for months, and the sign outside the building was taken down; Alleged News. [2]
  Now, a little more than a year after the opening, the 'greater church of lucifer' has ceased operation; Alleged News. [2] 

[1] Lucifer loses in Spring, Texas; Alleged News
http://www.tfp.org/tfp-home/fighting-for-our-culture/lucifer-loses-in-spring-texas.html

[2] Breaking news; greater 'church' of lucifer opening in Spring, Texas on October 30th 2015; Alleged News
http://churchinterfaith.blogspot.ie/2015/10/breaking-news-greater-church-of-lucifer.html

With thanks to tfp.org

SAINT JOSEPH OF FLANDERS - DEVOTION OF SEVEN SORROWS AND SEVEN JOYS

In 1536, two Franciscan priests were sailing along the coast of Flanders.
  A tempest arose, sinking the ship along with 300 passengers.
  The two Fathers grabbed hold of a nearby plank, and held onto it as they were tossed in violent waves for three days and nights.
  All the while the two men prayed to Saint Joseph to save them from their desperate situation.

  On the third day, a radiant man came to their aid, encouraging them to have faith and to continue to trust in Saint Joseph.
  The mysterious man conducted them safely to harbor.
  Upon arriving safely, they repeatedly thanked the man and asked his name.
  He revealed that he was Saint Joseph himself.
The two priests wished to honor Joseph for his care of them, and asked what they could do.
  Saint Joseph told them to honor him in the following way: to daily recite 'The Our Father' and 'Hail Mary' seven times while meditating on his seven sorrows and seven joys.
  Thereafter, he disappeared as mysteriously as he had come.

Why not show your devotion to Saint Joseph by praying the Sorrows and the Joys?
  You can meditate on the scriptures while praying the following:

1st Sorrow - Joseph Resolves to Leave Mary [St Matthew 1:18-19]
When Mary was affianced to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with Child by the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit of GOD.
  Whereupon Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing publicly to expose her, was minded to put her away privately.

1st Joy - The Annunciation to Saint Joseph [St Matthew 1:20-21]
"Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife.
  The Child Who has been conceived in her comes from the Holy Spirit; she will give birth to a Son and you will name Him Jesus: He will save His people from their sins."

Prayer;
O glorious Saint Joseph, chaste spouse of Mary most holy, what anguish filled your heart when you thought of putting your spouse away privately.
  Yet your joy was unspeakable when the stupendous mystery of the Incarnation was made known to you by the angel.
  By this sorrow and joy of yours, we ask you to comfort us with the joy of a good life, followed by a holy death, patterned after your own, in the arms of Jesus and Mary.
        Our Father  ✠   Hail Mary  ✠  Glory Be

2nd Sorrow - The Poverty of Jesus' Birth 
[St Luke 2:6-7]
"And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered. And she gave birth to her first-born Son and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn."

2nd Joy - The Birth of the Savior of Humanity 
[St Luke 2:10-19]
"And the angel said to them: 'Fear not, for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy. . . For, this day, is born to you a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord '. . . And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying: 'Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to all of good will.' . . . And they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger."

Prayer;
O glorious Saint Joseph, chosen to be the virgin father of the Word made flesh, your sorrow at seeing the Child Jesus born in such poverty was changed into heavenly exultation when you heard the angelic hymn and beheld the glories of that resplendent night. By this sorrow and joy, we beg you to obtain for us the grace to one day hear the angelic songs of praise and rejoice in the shining splendor of heavenly glory.

        Our Father  ✠   Hail Mary  ✠  Glory Be

3rd Sorrow - The Circumcision of Christ 
[St Luke 2:21]
"And after eight days were accomplished, the Child was circumcised . . ."

3rd Joy - The Holy Name of Jesus 
[St Matthew 1:24-25]
"And Joseph . . . did as the Angel of the Lord had commanded him . . . and he called His name Jesus."

Prayer; 
O glorious Saint Joseph, you faithfully obeyed the law of God. Your heart was pierced at the sight of the precious blood shed by the Infant Savior during His circumcision, but the name 'Jesus' gave you new life and filled you with quiet joy. By this sorrow and joy, obtain for us the grace to be freed from all sin during life, and to die rejoicing, with the holy name of Jesus in our hearts and on our lips.
        Our Father  ✠   Hail Mary  ✠  Glory Be

4th Sorrow - Simeon's Prophecy 
[St Luke 2:34-35]
"And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother: 'Behold this Child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted; And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.' "

4th Joy - The Salvation of Humanity 
[St Luke 2:29-33]
"Now Thou dost dismiss Thy servant, O Lord, according to Thy Word in peace; because my eyes have seen Thy Salvation, Who Thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples; A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel. And His father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning Him."

Prayer;
O glorious Saint Joseph, most faithful saint who shared the mysteries of our redemption, the prophecy of Simeon regarding the sufferings of Jesus and Mary caused you to shudder with fear. But at the same time it filled you with blessed joy over the salvation which Simeon foretold would be attained by countless persons. By this sorrow and joy, obtain for us the grace to be numbered among those who, through the merits of Jesus and the intercession of Mary, are destined to enjoy eternal salvation.

        Our Father  ✠   Hail Mary  ✠  Glory Be

5th Sorrow - The Flight into Egypt 
[St Matthew 2:13-14]
"Behold an Angel of the Lord appeared in sleep to Joseph, saying: 'Arise, and take the Child and His mother, and fly into Egypt: and stay there until I shall tell thee. For it will come to pass that Herod will seek the Child to destroy Him." He arose, and took the Child and His mother by night, and retired into Egypt: and they were there until the death of Herod."

5th Joy - The Toppling of the Idols [Isaiah 19:1]
"Behold the Lord will ascend upon a swift cloud, and will enter into Egypt, and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at His Presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst thereof."

Prayer;
O glorious Saint Joseph, most watchful guardian of the incarnate Son of God, how you toiled and struggled, caring for the Son of the Most High, especially during the flight into Egypt! Yet at the same time, how you rejoiced to have God Himself always near you amid the idols of Egypt. By this sorrow and joy, obtain for us the grace to keep ourselves safe from the evil one, especially be fleeing spiritual dangers; may every idol of earthly affection be recognized and rejected by us; may we become wholly engaged in serving Jesus and Mary, and for them alone may we live and happily die.

        Our Father  ✠   Hail Mary  ✠  Glory Be

6th Sorrow - The Perilous Return from Exile 
[St Matthew 2:19-22]
"But when Herod was dead, behold an Angel of the Lord appeared in sleep to Joseph in Egypt, saying: 'Arise, and take the Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel. For they are dead that sought the life of the Child.' He arose, and took the Child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel. But hearing that Archelaus reigned in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there: and being warned in sleep retired into the quarters of Galilee."

6th Joy - Family Life at Nazareth 
[St Luke 2:39-40]
"And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth. And the Child grew, and waxed strong, full of wisdom; and the Grace of God was in Him."

Prayer;
O glorious St Joseph, you marveled to see the King of Heaven obedient to your commands, but your consolation in bringing Jesus out of the land of Egypt was troubled by your fear of Herod's successor; nevertheless, being reassured by the Angel, you lived happily at Nazareth with Jesus and Mary. By this sorrow and joy, obtain for us deliverance from harmful fears, so that we may rejoice in peace of conscience and live in safety with Jesus and Mary, and like you, may die in their company.

         Our Father  ✠   Hail Mary  ✠  Glory Be

7th Sorrow - The Loss of Jesus in Jerusalem
[St Luke 2:42-45]
"And when He was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, and having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the Child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and His parents knew it not. And thinking that He was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. And not finding Him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking Him."

7th Joy - The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
[St Luke 2:46-52]
"And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard Him were astonished at His wisdom and His answers. And seeing Him, they wondered. And His mother said to Him: 'Son, why hast Thou done so to us? Behold Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.' And He said to them: 'How is it that you sought me? Did you not know, that I must be about My Father's business?' . . . And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And His mother kept all these words in her heart. And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men."

Prayer;
O glorious St Joseph, pattern of all holiness, when you lost the Child Jesus through no fault of yours, you sorrowfully sought Him for three days until with great joy you found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers. By this sorrow and joy, we beg you to keep us from every having the misfortune of losing Jesus through mortal sin. But if this grave misfortune should befall us, grant that we may seek Jesus with sorrow until we find Him again, ready to show us His mercy, especially at the hour of death. Thus may we enjoy His Presence in Heaven, and there, in company with you, sing the praises of His Divine Mercy forever.

         Our Father  ✠   Hail Mary  ✠  Glory Be

CONCLUSION
V. And Jesus Himself was beginning His Ministry about the age of thirty years.
R. Being, as it was supposed, the Son of Joseph. [St Luke 3:23]

Pray for us, O holy Joseph, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray; O God, in Your ineffable Providence You were pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Your most holy mother; grant, we beg You, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in Heaven whom on earth we venerate as our Protector: You Who live and reign forever and ever.
R. Amen.

With thanks to BibleVideos.org and Youtube