The first meeting of our Community in 2012 took place in Toronto at St. Teresa's Parish on Jan. 16th. Fr. Jan Burczyk, CSMA and Fr. Jozef Morawski, CSMA who are providing pastoral ministry in this parish were the hosts. As always our discussions about the Community matters, current situations and plans for the future had filled the afternoon. With the sun setting down we left Toronto with the sense of new enthusiasm and courage for this 2012.

When all students returned to their schools after Christmas and New Year's break, St. Peter's Seminary in London was joined by Fr. Jacek Kokosa, CSMA who for the next few months will stay there to learn and study the English language. It became almost a tradition that the Seminary is the place for our "newly acquired additions" to stay, pray, learn and practice the English language. As always Seminary staff and students graciously accepted our "addition". Fr. Jacek we wish you great interactions and quick comprehension in this challenge to study English.

In many parishes the month of January abounded in many "Oplateks". These are gatherings where members of different groups, associations, and organizations sing Christmas carols, exchange best wishes, break the oplatek, and share potluck meals. Domestic Church, being one of the many very active parish groups also organized such gathering and Fr. Andrew Kowalczyk, Fr. Matthew Sobierajski, Fr. Jozef Morawski who are involved with this movement, took part in Oplateks in London, Mississauga, Guelph, and Toronto.

When the blitz and confetti of the New Year's celebrations settled down, on Jan. 4th members of our Community, namely Fr. Adam, Fr. Jacek, Fr. Mateusz and Fr. Andrew, boarded our van and set out on the trip to Mississauga. The Parish of St. Maximilian Kolbe, run by the Oblate Fathers, was the site of our annual gathering for the Polish Priests of Eastern Canada. Our London's contingent of the Michaelites was joined by Fr. John from Toronto. Bishop Boissonneau, Auxiliary of Toronto, representatives from local media, Polish Consulate and over 60 priests gathered for this yearly event. With Christmas songs, dance, great food and lots of conversations we entered into a new year hoping and praying for God's Blessing in 2012.

Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us. 
God the Father of Heaven, 
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, 
Have mercy on us. 
God the Holy Spirit, 
Have mercy on us. 
Holy Trinity, one God, 
Have mercy on us. 
Holy Mary, Queen of Angels, Pray for us. 
St. Michael, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, filled with the wisdom of God, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, perfect adorer of the Incarnate Word, 
Pray for us.
St. Michael, crowned with honour and glory, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, most powerful Prince of the armies of the Lord,
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, standard-bearer of the most Holy Trinity, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, guardian of Paradise, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, guide and comforter of the people of Israel, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, splendour and fortress of the Church Militant, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, honour and joy of the Church Triumphant, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, light of Angels, 
St. Michael, bulwark of orthodox believers, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, strength of those who fight under the standard of the Cross, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, light and confidence of Souls at the hour of death, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, our most sure aid, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, our help in all adversities, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, herald of the everlasting sentence, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, consoler of Souls detained in the flames of Purgatory, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, whom the Lord has charged to receive Souls after death, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, our prince, 
Pray for us. 
St. Michael, our advocate, 
Pray for us. 
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, 
spare us O Lord. 
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, 
graciously hear us O Lord. 
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, 
have mercy on us. 
Christ, hear us. 
Christ, graciously hear us. 

V. Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ. 
R. That we may be made worthy of His promises. 

Let us pray. 
Sanctify us, we beseech Thee, O Lord Jesus, with Thy holy blessing, and grant us, by the intercession of St. Michael, that wisdom which teaches us to lay up treasures in Heaven by exchanging the goods of this world for those of eternity, Thou who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.

Saint Michael the Archangel, loyal champion of God and His People. I/we turn to you with confidence and seek your powerful intercession. For the love of God, Who made you so glorious in grace and power, and for the love of the Mother of Jesus, the Queen of the Angels, be pleased to hear my/our prayer. You know the value of my/our souls in the eyes of God. May no stain of evil ever disfigure it beauty. Help me/us to conquer the evil spirit who tempts me/us. I/We desire to imitate your loyalty to God and Holy Mother Church and your great love for God and people. And since you are God’s messenger for the care of His people, I/we entrust to you these special intentions:  ...specific intentions need only be recited on the 1st day....Mention your requests

Lord, hear and grant my/our special intentions for this Novena that I/we bring before You.

Pray for me/us, St. Michael, and also for those I/we love. Protect me/us in all dangers of body and soul. Help me/us in my/ our daily needs. Through your powerful intercession, may I/we live a holy life, die a happy death and reach Heaven where I/we may praise and love God with you forever. Amen. 

Our Father … Hail Mary … Glory be …

Instructions: Pray this prayer daily for nine days.

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Saint Michael the Archangel, invincible prince of the angelic hosts and glorious protector of the universal Church, I greet you and praise you for that splendour with which God has adorned you so richly. I stand before you in the company of my Guardian Angel, Blessed Father Markiewicz and all the Blessed and Saints. I take them as witnesses of my dedication and devotion to you.

Saint Michael the Archangel, I consecrate to you my soul and body. I choose you as my patron and protector. Be my strength and the guardian in my life. Assist me by your powerful intercession so that I may imitate your courage and loyalty to God, that trusting in your kind help and protection, I may be victorious over the enemies of my soul and be united with God in heaven forever and ever. Amen.

L.     In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
A.     Amen
L.     O God, come to my assistance
A.     O Lord, make haste to help me

Glory be to the Father, etc..

1.By the intercession of St Michael and the celestial Choir of Seraphim, may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen.
(1 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's)

2.By the intercession of St Michael and the celestial Choir of Cherubim, may the Lord vouchsafe to grant us grace to leave the ways of wickedness to run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen.
(1 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's)

3.By the intercession of St Michael and the celestial Choir of Thrones, may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen.
(1 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's)

4.By the intercession of St Michael and the celestial Choir of Dominions, may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and subdue our unruly passions. Amen.
(1 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's)

5.By the intercession of St Michael and the celestial Choir of Powers, may the Lord vouchsafe to protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen.
(1 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's)

6.By the intercession of St Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues, may the Lord preserve us from evil and suffer us not to fall into temptation. Amen.
(1 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's)

7.By the intercession of St Michael and the Celestial Choir of Principalities, may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience. Amen.
(1 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's)

8.By the intercession of St Michael and the celestial Choir of Archangels, may the Lord give us perseverance in faith and in all good works, in order that we gain the glory of Paradise. Amen.
(1 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's)

9.By the intercession of St Michael and the celestial Choir of Angels, may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life and conducted hereafter to eternal glory. Amen.
(1 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's)

1 Our Father in honour of St Michael
1 Our Father in honour of St Gabriel
1 Our Father in honour of St Raphael
1 Our Father in honour of our Guardian Angel

O glorious prince, St Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the Divine King, and our admirable conductor, who shines with excellence and superhuman virtue, vouchsafe to deliver us form evil, who turn to you with confidence, and enable us by your gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day. Amen

V.     Pray for us 0 glorious St Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ.
A.     That we may be made worthy of His promises.

Almighty and everlasting God, who by a prodigy of goodness and a merciful desire for the salvation of all men, has appointed the most glorious Archangel, St Michael, Prince of the Church, make us worthy, we beseech you, to be delivered from all our enemies that none of them may harass us at the hour of our death, but that we may be conducted by him into the august presence of your Divine Majesty. This we beg through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness
and snares of the devil. 
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; 
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Power of God - 
cast into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits, 
who roam throughout the world 
seeking the ruin of souls. 

Amen.

The name Michael signifies "Who is like to God?" /Mi-cha-el/ Michael, God’s champion was the leader of the good angels  in the battle fought in heaven against Satan and his followers. /Rv 12:7-12/ Holy Scripture describes St. Michael as "one of the chief princes, and defender of God’s people /Dn 10:12-21; 12:1/ and leader of the forces of heaven in their triumph over the powers of hell. He has been especially honoured and invoked as patron and protector by the Church from the time of the Apostles.

Although he is always called "the Archangel," the Greek Fathers and many others place him over all the angels - as Prince of the Seraphim. St. Michael is the patron of paratroopers and police.