Novena Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

This novena can be prayed any time of year however, it is traditionally prayed for nine days prior to the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart. Pray all prayers below every day during the novena.

Prayer One

O my Jesus, you have said: ‘Truly I say to you, ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you.’ Behold I knock, I seek and ask for the grace of…

(state your intention here) 

Our Father
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary
Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death
Amen.

Glory Be to the Father
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

 

Prayer Two

O my Jesus, you have said: ‘Truly I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.’ Behold, in your name, I ask the Father for the grace of…

(state your intention here) 

Our Father…

Hail Mary…

Glory Be To the Father…

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

 

Prayer Three

O my Jesus, you have said: ‘Truly I say to you, heaven and earth will pass away but my words will not pass away.’ Encouraged by your infallible words I now ask for the grace of…

(state your intention here) 

Our Father…

Hail Mary…

Glory Be to the Father…

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

 

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, for whom it is impossible not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of you, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, your tender Mother and ours. 

 

The Hail Holy Queen 
Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy,
our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To you we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to you we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn, then, most gracious advocate,
your eyes of mercy toward us;
and after this, our exile,
show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Pray for us O most holy Mother of God,
That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.

Amen.

Do You Believe?

St. Matthew Catholic Church is excited to announce that our parish will be participating in the National Eucharistic Revival by celebrating the Year of the Eucharist! We will kick off the year-long celebration with Eucharistic adoration and a procession, immediately following the Mass times listed below, during the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).

Stay tuned for more information about the exciting events happening at St. Matthew as we celebrate the Eucharist, and explore what the Church means when she speaks of the “Real Presence” of Christ in the Eucharist.

Mass Times with Adoration and Procession

Ballantyne Campus 

  • Saturday, June 10 – 5:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 11 – 12:30 p.m.

Waxhaw Campus

  • Sunday, June 11 – 11:00 a.m.


National Eucharistic Revival

The Eucharistic Revival begins on Sunday, June 11, with the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). It is a three-year journey to bring Catholics and non-Catholics into a closer, more personal relationship with Our Lord. The miracle of the True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist heals the soul, brings unity to a torn world, and joy to the heart. In turn, receiving the Eucharist must inspire us to share with all the world the unconditional love of the Mystery. 

The Eucharist is truly transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ. During consecration, the bread and wine are transubstantiated, which means that although they are the same to our human senses, they are actually the real body and blood of Jesus. According to Pew Research Center, only 31 percent of Catholics believe in the True Presence. We all need the healing of this Sacrament, and it is our responsibility as believing disciples to share this good news with everyone.

The first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years is July 17-21, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Lucas Oil Stadium. Over 80,000 Catholics are expected to attend. You do not want to miss this five-day experience. Click here for more information. 

10,000 Rosaries for Life

The Respect Life Ministry invites you to participate in Rosaries for Life, a prayerful way to promote the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death.

During the month of May, we are committed to praying 10,000 rosaries to strengthen the culture of life in our nation. Rosaries can be recited at home, in the car, at church, at work, or at play.

Please be sure to email your total rosary count to rosary.count@gmail.com.