The month of July is dedicated to The Precious Blood of Jesus. The entire month falls within the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical color green.

July 14 – Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

Kateri lived in New York state and was a member of the Mohawk tribe of Native Americans. In her youth, despite a serious illness, she was given the gift of faith which she embraced with her whole heart. Even though her own family and other members of her tribe were against it, she became a Christian and followed closely the teachings of Jesus. Her devotion to the faith lasted until her death at age twenty-four. 

Kateri Tekakwitha is known as the “Lily of the Mohawks” and a book by that name was written about her life. Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1980, is the first Native American to be beatified in the Catholic Church. She is a patron of ecologists and environmentalists. We celebrate a Memorial to this saint on July 14.

Kateri's message today: Imagine the strong faith that this young woman developed in her short lifetime. When the vast majority of her tribe and the members of her family were against her, she stood resolute in her determination to dedicate her life to Jesus.

For activities and crafts for St. Kateri, please visit this link: https://www.catholicicing.com/blessed-kateri-tekakwitha-feast-day/

July 26 – Saints Anne and Joachim

Plan a video chat with your grandparents to celebrate the feast day of Saints Anne and Joachim, grandparents of Jesus.  

Due to the Covid Pandemic we have not been able to visit our elderly relatives in nursing homes. However, this should not mean that we forget about them. We can still call, send cards & letters and small gifts that let them know they are remembered and loved.
Also, do not forget our elderly & infirmed priest. Write them a letter or send them a postcard.

St Dominic Village, a Senior Care Community
2401 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
 
Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Priest Retirement Residence
2401 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
 

Watch the following children’s movie on Formed:
Lukas Storyteller: Saints Anne and Joachim
https://watch.formed.org/videos/lukas-storyteller-sts-anne-and-joachim