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New York Purgatorial Society

A pious association dedicated to assisting the poor souls in Purgatory.

Next Purgatorial Society Mass: Apr. 30

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The next Purgatorial Society Mass will be offered on the feast of St. Catherine of Siena (Monday, April 30th) at 6:15 PM, for the repose of the souls of deceased members and loved ones. The location as always is St. Agnes Church, 143 East 43rd Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues.

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The New York Purgatorial Society is a pious association dedicated to assisting the poor souls in Purgatory, under the patronage of St. Michael the Archangel. Members hear Mass (Usus Antiquior) on the last Monday of every month at St. Agnes Church (143 East 43rd St., between Lexington Ave. and Third Ave.) and pray daily for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed (one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be). A Solemn High Mass with polyphony is offered annually on the feast of All Souls.

To become a member, write to nypurgatorial@yahoo.com. There is an annual membership fee of $30 which defrays the cost of the choir at the annual Solemn Mass.

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Grant, we beseech Thee, O almighty God, that we, who venerate the natal feast of blessed Catherine, Thy virgin, may be both gladdened by her annual solemnity and helped by the example of so great virtue.

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The next Purgatorial Society Mass will be offered on the feast of the Annunciation (Monday, March 26th) at 6:15 PM, for the repose of the souls of deceased members and loved ones. The location as always is St. Agnes Church, 143 East 43rd Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues.

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The New York Purgatorial Society is a pious association dedicated to assisting the poor souls in Purgatory, under the patronage of St. Michael the Archangel. Members hear Mass (Usus Antiquior) on the last Monday of every month at St. Agnes Church (143 East 43rd St., between Lexington Ave. and Third Ave.) and pray daily for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed (one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be). A Solemn High Mass with polyphony is offered annually on the feast of All Souls.

To become a member, write to nypurgatorial@yahoo.com. There is an annual membership fee of $30 which defrays the cost of the choir at the annual Solemn Mass.

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O God, Who didst will that at the message of an angel Thy word should take flesh in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary: grante that we, Thy suppliants, who believe her to be truly the mother of God, may be helped by her intercession with Thee.

Next Purgatorial Society Mass: Feb. 27

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Virgin of Carmel Saving Souls in Purgatory
Circle of Diego Quispe Tito, Peruvian (Cuzco), 1611-1681

 

The next Purgatorial Society Mass will be offered on Monday, February 27th (Feria of Lent), at 6:15 PM, for the repose of the souls of deceased members and loved ones. The location as always is St. Agnes Church, 143 East 43rd Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues.

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The New York Purgatorial Society is a pious association dedicated to assisting the poor souls in Purgatory, under the patronage of St. Michael the Archangel. Members hear Mass (Usus Antiquior) on the last Monday of every month at St. Agnes Church (143 East 43rd St., between Lexington Ave. and Third Ave.) and pray daily for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed (one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be). A Solemn High Mass with polyphony is offered annually on the feast of All Souls.

To become a member, write to nypurgatorial@yahoo.com. There is an annual membership fee of $30 which defrays the cost of the choir at the annual Solemn High.

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Mercy, Lord, on him bestow.
Jesus, kind! Thy souls release,
Lead them thence to realms of peace.

 

Reminder: Purgatorial Society Mass on Monday January 30, 2012

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The next Purgatorial Society Mass will be offered on the feast of St. Martina, Virgin and Martyr (Monday, January 30th) at 6:15 PM, for the repose of the souls of deceased members and loved ones. The location as always is St. Agnes Church, 143 East 43rd Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues.
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The New York Purgatorial Society is a pious association dedicated to assisting the poor souls in Purgatory, under the patronage of St. Michael the Archangel. Members hear Mass (Usus Antiquior) on the last Monday of every month at St. Agnes Church (143 East 43rd St., between Lexington Ave. and Third Ave.) and pray daily for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed (one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be). A Solemn High Mass with polyphony is offered annually on the feast of All Souls. To become a member, write to nypurgatorial@yahoo.com. There is an annual membership fee of $30 which defrays the cost of the choir at the annual Solemn High.

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O God, one of the marvelous examples of Your power was granting the victory of martyrdom even to delicate womanhood. May the example of the blessed virgin martyr Martina, whose birthday we celebrate today, draw us closer to You. Through Our Lord . . .

Next Purgatorial Society Mass: Monday, November 7th

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The Trinity with Souls in Purgatory
Corrado Giaquinto


The next Purgatorial Society Mass will be the annual Solemn Mass, offered in the Octave of All Saints (Monday, November 7th) at 6:15 PM, for the repose of the souls of deceased members and loved ones. The location as always is St. Agnes Church, 143 East 43rd Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues.
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The New York Purgatorial Society is a pious association dedicated to assisting the poor souls in Purgatory, under the patronage of St. Michael the Archangel. Members hear Mass (Usus Antiquior) on the last Monday of every month at St. Agnes Church (143 East 43rd St., between Lexington Ave. and Third Ave.) and pray daily for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed (one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be). A Solemn High Mass with polyphony is offered annually on the feast of All Souls.


To become a member, write to nypurgatorial@yahoo.com. There is an annual membership fee of $30 which defrays the cost of the choir at the annual Solemn High.


 

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The Ghent Altarpiece: Adoration of the Lamb
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Grant to Thy faithful people, we beseech Thee, O Lord, ever to rejoice in the veneration of all Thy saints, and to be defended by their unceasing prayers.

Next Purgatorial Society Mass: Oct 24

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The next Purgatorial Society Mass will be offered on the feast of St. Raphael (Monday October 24th) at 6:15 PM, for the repose of the souls of deceased members and loved ones. The location as always is St. Agnes Church, 143 East 43rd Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues.
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The New York Purgatorial Society is a pious association dedicated to assisting the poor souls in Purgatory, under the patronage of St. Michael the Archangel. Members hear Mass (Usus Antiquior) on the last Monday of every month at St. Agnes Church (143 East 43rd St., between Lexington Ave. and Third Ave.) and pray daily for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed (one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be). A Solemn High Mass with polyphony is offered annually on the feast of All Souls.

To become a member, write to nypurgatorial@yahoo.com. There is an annual membership fee of $30 which defrays the cost of the choir at the annual Solemn High.

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O Lord God, send the holy Archangel Raphael to help us, so that he, who we believe stands always before Your Throne, may present our humble prayers for Your blessing. Through our Lord . . .

Next Purgatorial Society Mass: Sept. 26

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St. Michael Liberates Souls from Purgatory, Jacopo Vignali

The next Purgatorial Society Mass will be offered on the feast of St. Isaac Jogues and Companions, Martyrs (Monday, September 26th) at 6:15 PM, for the repose of the souls of deceased members and loved ones. The location as always is St. Agnes Church, 143 East 43rd Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues.
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The New York Purgatorial Society is a pious association dedicated to assisting the poor souls in Purgatory, under the patronage of St. Michael the Archangel. Members hear Mass (Usus Antiquior) on the last Monday of every month at St. Agnes Church (143 East 43rd St., between Lexington Ave. and Third Ave.) and pray daily for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed (one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be). A Solemn High Mass with polyphony is offered annually on the feast of All Souls.
To become a member, write to nypurgatorial@yahoo.com. There is an annual membership fee of $30 which defrays the cost of the choir at the annual Solemn Mass.
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O God, You blessed the first fruits of the faith in the vast expanse of North America by the missionary labors and martyrdom of blessed Isaac, John, and their companions. May the harvest for Christ grow daily more abundant in the whole world through the intercession of these saints.

Next Purgatorial Society Mass: Aug. 29

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St. Michael Liberates Souls from Purgatory, Jacopo Vignali

The next Purgatorial Society Mass will be offered on the feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist (Monday, August 29th) at 6:15 PM, for the repose of the souls of deceased members and loved ones. The location as always is St. Agnes Church, 143 East 43rd Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues.

 

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The New York Purgatorial Society is a pious association dedicated to assisting the poor souls in Purgatory, under the patronage of St. Michael the Archangel. Members hear Mass (Usus Antiquior) on the last Monday of every month at St. Agnes Church (143 East 43rd St., between Lexington Ave. and Third Ave.) and pray daily for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed (one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be). A Solemn High Mass with polyphony is offered annually on the feast of All Souls.

 

To become a member, write to nypurgatorial@yahoo.com. There is an annual membership fee of $30 which defrays the cost of the choir at the annual Solemn Mass.

 

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May the holy festival of Thy Forerunner and Martyr, St. John the Baptist, we beseech Thee, O Lord, afford us help unto salvation; who lives and rules with God the Father . . .
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