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Schedule of Masses and Pilgrimages at Carmelite Monastery

Solemnity of our Lady of Mount Carmel, 2011. Cebu Carmel

Solemnity of our Lady of Mount Carmel, 2011
Schedule of Masses and Pilgrimages (see pictures) for the Novena 
Cebu Carmelite Monastery, Cebu Philippines.
Taken from: @Ste_de_Lisieux  (twitter Account) and http://lovepetitefleur.blogspot.com


Mother of God, Queen and Beauty of Carmel, Pray for us.


Flower of Carmel
Vine blossom-laden,
splendour of heaven,
Child-bearing yet maiden,
None equals thee.
Mother so tender,
whom no man didst know,
On Carmel's children
thy favours bestow,
Star of the sea.


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"O Star of the Sea, help and protect us! Show us that you are our Mother!"

Thursday, July 7    
6:00 a.m. Holy Mass Celebrant -Preacher - Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Tan
7:30 a.m. Celebrant- Preacher- Rev. Fr. Wilfredo, Borces, MSP
                Pilgrims - Blessed Sacrament Parish, Reclamation Area
9:00 a.m.  Celebrant- Rev. Fr.Melchor Urgel
                Co-Celebrant - Preacher: Rev. Fr. Lyle Cono
                Pilgrims - St. Francis of Assisi, Parish, Naga City;
                               San Roque Parish, Uling, Naga City;
                               Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish,
                               Tuyuan, Naga City;
                                St. Augustine de Hippo Parish, Langtad, Naga
10:30 a.m. Celebrant- Preacher - Rt. Rev. Msgr. Cristobal Garcia, SAP,
                  Pilgrims - Sisters of the Society of the Angel of Peace,
                                 Divine Mercy,
                                 Holy Face,
                                 Apostolate of Stewardship on Service,
                                 World Apostolate of Fatima
12:00 Noon Celebrant - Rev. Fr. Elmer Cilona
                    Preacher - Rev. Fr. Edwin Muaña
                    Pilgrims  - St. James the Apostle Parish, Sogod Cebu;
                                    St. Augustine Parish, Carmen, Cebu;
                                    Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Canlumog,
                                    Carmen, Cebu
2:00 p.m. Celebrant - Rev. Fr. Antonio Zamora
                Preacher - Rev. Fr. Glenn Therese Guanzon
                Pilgrims - Sto. Niño Parish, Paknaan, Mandaue
                               Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Basak, Mandaue City
4:00 p.m. Celebrant - Rev. Fr. Loreto Jumao-as
                Co-Celebrant and Preacher - Rev. Fr. Paul Eric Pedroza
                Pilgrims, Readers and Psalmist - San Roque Parish, Yati, Liloan
                Pilgrims and Choir - St. James the Apostle Parish, Compostela, Cebu
5:30 p. m. Holy Rosary led by Sem. Bryan Kierulf, TOCD

6:00 p.m.  Holy Mass -Celebrant - Preacher - Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sindulfo Iriarte
                                           Pilgrims - San Fernando Rey Parish, Liloan, Cebu;
                                           Cebu Tubo Sales Services, Inc;
                                           PLDT Metro Cebu Employees;
                                           Smart Metro Cebu Employees;
                                           City Savings Bank, MGT Officers and Staff

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Most Holy Mary, Our Mother, in your great love for us you gave us the Holy Scapular of Mount Carmel... Help us now to wear it faithfully and with devotion. May it be a sign to us of our desire to grow in holiness.

Friday, July 8
6:00 a.m.  Holy Mass Celebrant - Preacher, Rev. Fr. Benedicto John Sanchez
                   Co-Celebrant, Priest - Faculty of Blessed John Seminary XXIII Seminary
                   Pilgrims and Choir - BI. John XXIII Seminarians
7:30 a.m.Celebrant -Preacher- Rev. Fr. Felipe Diacosta
                   Pilgrims- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Capitol,Cebu City
9:00 a.m.Celebrant-Preacher- Rev. Fr. Rodrigo Salac, SVD
                   Pilgrims - St. Arnold Janssen Parish, Cebu City
10:30 a.m.Celebrant-Preacher- Rev. Fr. Silvino Figues, Jr.
                     Pilgrims- St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Argao ,Cebu
12:00 Noon Celebrant- Preacher - Fr. Lucas Inoc
                    Pilgrims - San Antonio de Padua Pariah, Tuburan, Cebu
2:00 p.m. Celebrant - Rev. Fr. Leonilo Igloria
                    Preacher- Rev. Fr. Eric Jecong
                    Pilgrims- Padre Pio Contemplative Community of Cebu
                                   Sto. Niño Parish, Guba, Cebu City
4:00 p.m. Celebrant- Preacher - Rev. Fr. Ephraim Arciga, MSC
                   Pilgrims -Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish,
                                      Babag 1, Lapulapu City
5:30 p. m. Holy Rosary led by Kimrey Pintor, TOCD
6:00 p.m. Holy Mass Celebrant- Preacher- Rev. Fr. Benedicto Tao
                   Pilgrims - Social Security System (SSS)- MGT.Officers and Staff
                  Choir - San Carlos Seminary College

Thurs- Fri - Sat 'till 10:30am.














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"Virgin Mary, you who wrap your Jesus in swaddling clothes, teach us to be always small so that we may be carried in God's arms".

Saturday, July 9
6:00 a.m.  Holy Mass -Celebrant - Preacher - Rev. Fr. Glen de la Torre
7:30 a.m. Celebrant - Preacher- Rt. Rev. Msgr. Jose Dosado, Jr
                Pilgrims - St. Joseph the Patriarch Parish, Mabolo
9:00 a.m. Celebrant-Preacher- Rt. Rev. Msgr. Antonio Quintana
                Pilgrims- San Isidro Labrador Parish, San Fernando, Cebu
10:30 a.m.Celebrant-Preacher- Rev. Fr. Ariel Dutosme
                Pilgrims- Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish,Danao City;
                              St. Anthony of Padua Parish, PICC, Danao City;
                              St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Lawaan, Danao City;
                              St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Maslog, Danao City;
                              St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Tabok, Taytay, Danao City
12:00 Noon Celebrant- Rev. Fr. William Saldo
                    Preacher- Rev. Fr. Ronaldo Sagnoy
                    Pilgrims - St. Gabriel Parish, Santander, Cebu;
                                  Our Lady of Consolation Parish, Balo, Samboan, Cebu
2:00 p.m. Celebrant- Rev. Fr. Raul Gallego
                 Preacher- Rev. Fr. Rizalino Michael Raypan
                 Pilgrims- St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Balamban, Cebu;
                               San Vicente Ferrer Parish, Buanoy, Balamban, Cebu
4:00 p.m. Celebrant- Preacher- Rev. Fr. Jesper John Petralba
                 Pilgrims- San Isidro Parish School
5:30 p. m. Holy Rosary -led by Sem. Mon Ervin Alob, TOCD
6:00 p.m. Holy Mass-Celebrant-Preacher- Rt. Rev. Msgr. Roberto Alesna
                Pilgrims -Catholic Charismatic Communities;
                               Avon Cosmetics, Inc., Cebu Branch

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When you gave us, Gracious Lady, the Scapular as our Habit,
you called us to be not only servants, but also your own children.
We ask you to gain for us from your Son the grace to
 live as you children in joy, peace and love.

Sunday, July 10
6:00 a.m.  Holy Mass- Celebrant- Preacher- Rev. Fr. Miguelito Fortich
7:30 a.m. Celebrant - Preacher - Rev. Fr. Glen de la Torre
                Choir - Regina Carmeli Choir
9:00 a.m. Celebrant- Preacher- Rev. Fr. John Iacono
                Choir- Couples for Christ
10:30 a.m. Celebrant- Preacher - Rev. Fr. Angelo Madelo, OCD
                Pilgrims- Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS)
                Choir- St. Cecilia's Youth Choir

HAPPY 60th Founding Anniversary 
Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites of Sto. Nino de Cebu 

12:00 Noon Celebrant- Preacher- Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ildebrando Leyson
                    Choir- Manduae Children's Choir, Mandaue City
2:00 p.m. Celebrant- Preacher- Rev. Fr. Jaime Duero, MSC
                Pilgrims - Virgen de la Regla Parish, Lapu lapu City
4:00 p.m. Celebrant- Preacher- Rev. Fr. Socrates Saldua
                Pilgrims - Jesu Christi Community of Cebu, Inc;
                               Jesus and Mary Charismatic Community;
                               Sacred Heart Community;
                               Gentle Breeze Bible Sharing Group
5:30 p.m. Holy Rosary led by Sem. Jan. Cris Czar Tilaon, TOCD
6:00 p.m. Holy Mass - Celebrant- Preacher- Rt. Rev. Msgr. Dennis Villarojo
                Pilgrims- Balena Multicraft Officers and Staff
                              Catholic Women's League;
                              Daughters of Mary Immaculate
               Choir- Sacred Heart Choir

Sat fr. 12 - 6 pm -Sun


















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O Mother of Fair Love, through your goodness, as your children, we are
called to live in the spirit of Carmel. Help us to live in charity 
with one another, prayerful as Elijah of old, 
and mindful of our call to minister to God's people.

Monday, July 11
6:00 a.m. Celebrant - Preacher- Rev. Fr. Leonilo Igloria
                 Pilgrims and Choir - San Carlos Seminary
7:30 a.m. Celebrant- Preacher - Rev. Fr. Wendell Balbuena
               Preacher - Rev. Fr. Jose Ma. Lim
               Pilgrims- San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish, Cebu City;
                             Alliance of Two Hearts Parish, Cebu City
9:00 a.m. Celebrant - Preacher -Rt. Rev. Msgr. Cristobal Garcia, SAP
               Pilgrims- Society of the Angel of Peace Brothers; BLD, ASD and
                             DEO Community
10:30 a.m. Celebrant - Preacher- Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ronaldo Jimenez
                 Pilgrims - St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, Carcar, Cebu
                                Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Ocaña, Carcar
12:00 Noon Celebrant- Preacher- Rev. Jesper John Petralba
                 Pilgrims - Oasis of Love Family Life Ministry
2:00 p.m. Celebrant - Rev. Fr. Scipio Deligero
                 Preacher - Rev. Fr. Brendan Senoron
                 Pilgrims - Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Minglanilla,
                                Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Minglanilla, Cebu
4:00 p.m. Celebrant - Rev. Fr. Jerome Mario Dublois, SDB
               Preacher - Rev. Fr. Adrian Mendoza, SDB
               Pilgrims - Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Punta Princessa;
                              Sto. Niño Parish, Pasil, Cebu City
5:30 p.m. Holy Rosary led by Sem. Gerald Pinay, TOCD
6:00 p.m. Holy Mass - Celebrant- Preacher - Rt. Rev. Msgr Ruben Labajo
               Pilgrims - BIR Revenue Region, No.13;
                              RDO Numbers 80, 81, 82, 83
               Choir- San Carlos Seminary College


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Through your assistance, may we bravely struggle against the powers of evil, always open to your Son Jesus Christ.

Tuesday, July 12
6:00 a.m. Holy Mass- Celebrant - Preacher - Rev. Fr. Ramon Echica
                Pilgrims - Villa Aurora and New Era Resients
7:30 a.m. Celebrant -Preacher - Rev. Fr. Miguelito Sarmago
                Pilgrims -Archdiocesan Shrine of San Roque, Mambaling, Cebu City
9:00 a.m. Celebrant - Preacher - Rt. Rev. Msgr. Carlito Pono
               Pilgrims - San Isidro Parish, Talamban,
                              Villa del Rio Residents;
                              Valle Jose Maria Residents;
                              Bacayan Residents;
                              Pit-os Residents
10:30 a.m. Celebrant - Preacher - Rev. Fr. Renato Gamorot
                  Pilgrims - Sta. Lucia Parish, Sta. Lucia, Asturias, Cebu
12:00 Noon Celebrant - Preacher- Rev. Fr. Rogelio Piloton, Jr.
                  Pilgrims- Sta. Rosa De Lima Parish, Daanbantayan, Cebu
2:00 p.m. Celebrant - Rt. Rev.Msgr. Romualdo Kintanar
                Preacher - Rt. Rev Msgr. Ruben Labajo
                Pilgrims - Sta. Teresa de Avila Parish, Talisay City
                              -St. Joseph the Carpenter Parish, Tabunok, Talisay City
4:00 p.m. Celebrant - Preacher - Rt. Rev. Msgr Esteban Binghay, P.A.
                Pilgrims - University of Southern Philippines Foundation
5:30 p.m. Holy Rosary led by Sem. Alden Jhon Baran, TOCD
6:00 p.m. Holy Mass - Celebrant - Preacher - Rev.Fr. Victor Bompat
               Pilgrims- Cebu Institute of Technology University
               Choir - San Carlos Seminary College

Mon- Tues

                              
            














 Tues(2nd part) - Wed- Thursday(first part)














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  O Mary, Help of Christians, Protect us in both body and soul with your continual aid. may all that we do be pleasing to your Son and to you. 

Wednesday, July 13
6:00 a.m. Holy Mass- Celebrant - Preacher- Rev. Fr. Vicente Florido
7:30 a.m. Celebrant - Rev. Fr. Brian Brigoli
               Preacher - Rev. Fr. Christopher Amores
               Pilgrims  - Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
                             - Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Sto. Rosario, Cebu City
                             - Luis Cañete Auditing Office and Co.
9:00 a.m. Celebrant - Preacher - Rev. Fr Rolyn Vics, CM
               Pilgrims - San Roque Parish, Subangdaku, Manduae City
10:30 a.m. Celebrant- Preacher -Rev. Fr. Camilo Alia
                 Pilgrims and Choir - San Roque Parish, Lipata, Minglanilla, Cebu
12:00 Noon  Celebrant - Preacher - Rev. Fr. Leo Cabahug
                   Pilgrims and Choir - Our Lady of the Pillar Parish, Sibonga
                                      - Sacred Heart of Jesus Chaplaincy, Sangat, San Fernando, Cebu
                                      - Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center Chaplaincy
2:00 p.m. Celebrant - Preacher - Rev. Fr.Arnulfo Rendon
                Pilgrims -  San Narciso Parish, Consolacion
4:00 p.m. Celebrant - Preacher -Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joselito Tajanlangit
                Pilgrims - Christ the King Parish, Alang-alang, Mandaue City;
                                National Shrine of St. Joseph, Mandaue City
5:30 p.m. Holy Rosary led by Sem. Andrew Paul Lauglaug, TOCD
6:00 p.m. Holy Mass- Celebrant Preacher - Ret.Rev. Msgr. Vecente Rey Penagunda
               Pilgrims - Pious disciples of the Divine Master (PDDMSisters);
                              Friends of the Divine Master (FDM);
                              Association of Pauline Coorperators;
                              AC/DC Components Parts Sales, Inc.
               Choir- San Carlos Seminary

Thurs- Fri- Sat (Feast day)- Sun














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Grant that our hope may not be in vain but that, ever faithful to your Son and to you, we may speedily enjoy after death the blessed company of Jesus and the saints.

Thursday, July 14
6:00 a.m. Holy Mass- Celebrant - Preacher - Ret. Rev. Msgr. Guillermo Gorre
               Pilgrims and Choir - Seminario Mayor de San Carlos Seminarians
7:30 a.m. Celebrant - Preacher - Rt. Rev. Msgr. Marnell Mejia
               Pilgrims and Choir - St. Therese Parish, Lahug, Cebu City
9:00 a.m.Celebrant - Rev. Fr. Henrietto Visitacion
              Preacher - Rev. Fr. Mike Hisoler
              Pilgrims - Holy Cross Parish, Basak, Pardo, Cebu City;
                             Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish, El Pardo, Cebu City
10:30 a.m. Celebrant - Preacher- Rev. Fr. Major Raul Ceno, CHS
               Pilgrims - Centcom, Camp Lapulapu;
                              Mactan Air Base;
                              Phil. Navy;
                              Engineering Brigade; PRO 7
               Choir - St. Jude Thaddeus Chapel, Centcom, Camp Lapulapu
12:00 Noon - Holy  Mass - Celebrant - Preacher- Rt. Rev. Msgr. Arturo Navales
               Pilgrims and Choir - Commission on Youth
2:00 p.m. Celebrant - Preacher -Rev. Fr. Vicente Dayao
               Pilgrims and Choir - Mary, Help of Christians Parish, Buhisan, Cebu City
4:00 p.m. Celebrant - Preacher -Rev. Fr. Euselito Tulipas
                Pilgrims - San Roque -Sta. Cruz Chapel, Banilad Mandaue;
                               League of Adorers of Peace, Adoration Convent;
                Choir - Light of Jesus Community Music Ministry
5:30 p.m. Holy Rosary led by Sem. Raymund Michael Chan, TOCD
6:00 p.m. Holy Mass- Celebrant- Preacher- Rt. Rev. Msgr. Dennis Villarojo
               Pilgrims - Philippine National Bank
               Choir- San Carlos Seminary


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Look down with love, O Gate of Heaven, on all those now in their last agony! Look down graciously, O Virgin, Flower of Carmel, on all those in need of help! Look down mercifully, O Mother of our Savior, on all those who do not know that they are numbered among your children. Look down tenderly, O Queen of All Saints, on the poor souls!  

Friday, July 15
6:00 a.m. Holy Mass- Celebrant - Preacher- Rev. Fr. Patricio Ornopia
               Pilgrims and Choir: SPFYers
7:30 a.m. Celebrant - Rt. Rev Msgr. Trinidad Silva
                Preacher - Rt. Rev. Msgr. Raul Go
                Pilgrims and Choir - San Nicolas, Cebu City
9:00 a.m. Celebrant - Preacher- Rev. Fr. Jaime Borces
                Pilgrims and Choir - Virgen de los Remedios Parish,
                                               Labangon, Cebu City
10:30 a.m. Celebrant - Preacher- Rev. Fr. Juan Velarde
                 Pilgrims and Choir : St. Anne Parish, Barili, Cebu
12:00 Noon Celebrant- Rt. Rev. Msgr. Daniel Sanico
                  Preacher - Rev. Fr. Peter Monteron
                  Pilgrims and Choir - San Juan Nepomuceno Parish,
                                                 Moalboal, Cebu
                                                 St. Augustine Parish, Alcantara, Cebu
2:00 p.m. Celebrant - Preacher - Rev. Fr. Dennis Baricuatro
                Pilgrims and Choir - Gethsemane Parish, Casuntingan, and
                                                 Nativity of Mary Parish,  Canduman,Mandaue City
4:00 p.m. Celebrant - Preacher- Rev. Fr. Jude Duncombe
                Pilgrims and Choir - from Zamboanga City
5:30 p.m. Holy Rosary led by Sem. Rolando Moralita, TOCD
6:00 p.m. Holy Mass - Celebrant Preacher - Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Tan
               Pilgrims- TOCD; Legion of St. Therese;
                              Bon Ace Fashion Tools, Inc.
               Choir - San Carlos Seminary College


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SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL - JULY 16



Mater Dei, Regina et Pulchritudo Carmeli,
Benedicta Mater Nostra,
Ora Pro Nobis. 

Saturday, July 16
5:30 a.m. Holy Mass -Rt. Rev. Msgr. Adelito Abella
               Choir - Carmelite Nuns
7:00 a.m. Holy Mass - Most Rev. Emilio Bataclan, D.D.
               Choir - BI. John XXIII Seminarians
8:30 a.m. Holy Mass - Most Rev. Julito Cortes, D.D.
               Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu
               Choir - Regina Carmeli Choir
10:30 a.m. SOLEMN PONTIFICAL HIGH MASS
                 HIS EXCELLENCY ARCHBISHOP JOSE S. PALMA, D.D.
                 Masters of Ceremonies - Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ildebrando Leyson
                 Choir- San Carlos Seminary College
12:00 Noon- Celebrant - Preacher - Rt. Rev. Msgr. Jose Montecillo
                 Pilgrims and Choir - Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 
                                                 Guadalupe, Cebu
2:00 p.m. Holy Mass by a Salesian Priest
               Pilgrims - Salesian Youth Movement; SM Dept. Store
               Choir- Don Bosco Formation Center Seminarians
4:00 p.m. SOLEMN PONTIFICAL HIGH MASS
                HIS EMINENCE, RICARDO J. CARDINAL VIDAL
                Master of Ceremonies - Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Tan
                Rev. Fr. Joseph Y. de Aquino
                Altar Servers - San Carlos Seminary College
                Choir - Voices of Praise
                Pilgrims- Sotero Cabahug Forum for Literacy

St. Joseph the Patriarch Parish,
 Mabolo, Cebu City
After the Mass: Solemn Procession to Mabolo Church 
At the Mabolo Church - Holy Mass, Celebrant- Preacher
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Cristobal Garcia, SAP
Co-Celebrants- Rt. Rev. Msgr. Jose Dosado and Priests
From St. Joseph the Patriarch Parish, Mabolo, Cebu City

6:00 p.m. -in the Carmelite Monastery, Holy Mass - Rt. Rev. Msgr. Rudy Villanueva
             Choir- Carmelite Nuns
7:30 p.m. Holy Mass- Celebrant -Preacher- Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Tan
            Choir- National Shrine of St. Joseph, Mandaue City


Sunday, July 17

In gratitude to God and Our Lady for the countless graces received during the Novena and feast, we offer this thanksgiving Mass.

6:00 a.m. - Celebrant - Preacher- Rt. Rev. Msgr. Raul Go
                  Choir- Carmelite Nuns
7:00 a.m. -Celebrant - Preacher - Rev. Fr. Benedicto Sarches.
                  Choir - BI. John XXII Seminarians. (Regular Sunday Morning Mass)

9:00 a.m.    Rev. Fr. Jasper Petralba
10:30 a.m.  Rev. Fr. Ramon Echica
12:00 Noon - Rev Fr. Joseph de Aquino
2:30 p.m. - Rev Fr. Vito Jumao-as; 
                Choir; Regina Carmeli
6:00 p.m. Holy Mass for the deceased Benefactors of Cebu Carmel
               Celebrant-Preacher-Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Tan
               Choir-  San Carlos Seminary College
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"Oh most beautiful flower of Mt. armel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee  (say three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (say three times). Amen."

Ave Maria, gratia plena, 
Dominus tecum, 
benedicta tu in mulieribus, 
et benedictus fructus ventris tui Iesus. 
Sancta Maria mater Dei, 
ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. 
Amen

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