Fatima Cell Program for November

The Poor Souls: Holy Mother Church has consecrated the month of November in a special way to the remembrance of the Poor Souls in Purgatory, that place of expiation where the souls of the Just, stained with the temporal punishment due to forgiven sin (and/or unforgiven venial sin), are purified for Heaven. Unable to help themselves and in dire need of our charity, these members of the “Church Suffering” must surely be among those for whom Our Lady of Fatima gave us the prayer between the decades of the Rosary, in which we say: “...lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of Thy mercy.” In such great need of reparation for our own sins and those of all mankind, we have another singular and charitable motive for prayer and penance – the Poor Suffering Souls in Purgatory. Let us join with fervor in the daily prayers of Holy Mother the Church for the Souls of the Faithful Departed, from the liturgy of All Souls Day (transferred to Nov. 3rd) throughout the entire Month of the Poor Souls. Let us pray and offer sacrifices for the relief of their sufferings and for their triumphant entrance into Heaven. Especially since they are so neglected by the presumptuous who have no true concept of the infinite justice and holiness of God and the painful expiation required for sin.

OPENING PRAYERS:

* Come Holy Ghost * The Rosary with meditation on each mystery
* Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel * Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary * Hymn to Our Lady

* Prayer to Our Lady of Heede, Queen of the Poor Suffering Souls in Purgatory

MEDITATION:

* from the Imitation of Christ or from Chapter 9 of Purgatory by Fr. F.X. Schouppe

STUDY & DISCUSS:

* Officer’s reports; Cell Memos; reading of the Salve Maria Regina (a portion should be read at each meeting if appropriate).

First Meeting

1.	THE TRUE TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC LITURGY: (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion)			Review the article The Liturgy of All Souls’ Day and the Office of the Dead.
	Reference: *Salve Maria Regina No. 146*.
2.	THE FIVE FIRST SATURDAYS: (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion)	REPARATION TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY: Discuss the importance of observing First Saturdays in a spirit of reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Where Mass & Communion are not available, discuss ways of observing First Saturday in the home: offer spiritual Communions of Reparation; pray 15 decades of the Rosary, 15 min. meditation on the mysteries, offer acts of penance & mortification in reparation, etc.
	Reference: “The Great Promise of the Five First Saturdays”.
3.	COURT OF THE QUEEN: (10 min. report & discussion)		Discuss the article on St. Charles Borromeo (Feast – Nov. 4). Also discuss the veneration of Holy Mother Church for the Holy Relics of Our Lord, Our Lady, the Saints and Martyrs (Feast – Nov. 5).
	Reference: *Salve Maria Regina No. 154; article: The Holy Relics.*

Second Meeting

1.	THE TRUE TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC LITURGY: (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion)			Discuss the article: The Dedication of Churches.
	Reference: *Salve Maria Regina No. 154*.
2.	OUR LADY OF HEEDE: (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion)		Discuss the apparitions of Our Lady at Heede, Germany, where she appeared as “Immaculate Queen of the Universe and Queen of the Poor Souls.”
	Reference: *Salve Maria Regina No. 146*.
3.	COURT OF THE QUEEN: (Choose two or three of the Saints listed for a 15 min. report & reflection; discuss briefly the lessons learned and virtues taught by their lives, and how to practically apply these virtues in our own daily lives.)	We cannot hope to dwell one day in the Heavenly Court of Our Immaculate Queen unless we strive diligently in the pursuit of holiness. The Blessed who already dwell in Her Heavenly Court are inspirations for us in this pursuit of that life of holiness to which Jesus calls us (“Be you therefore perfect, as also My Heavenly Father is perfect.”) Among them: St. Martin of Tours, St. Gertrude the Great; St. Mechtilde; St. Albert the Great (who designed the beautiful Cologne Cathedral under Our Lady’s direction).
	Reference: Martyrology; article on St. Martin of Tours in *Salve Maria Regina No. 146; articles on St. Gertrude and St. Mechtilde in past issues of Salve Maria Regina; booklet on St. Gertrude; book “Love, Peace, and Joy” on the spirituality of St. Gertrude by Fr. Privot; article on St. Albert the Great in The Reign of Mary No. 46*.

Third Meeting

1.	THE TRUE TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC LITURGY: (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion)		Discuss the article: The Dedication of the Archbasilica of Our Savior.
	Reference: *Salve Maria Regina No. 154*.
2.	MARY IN DOCTRINE & DEVOTION: (10 min. report;10 min. discussion)	Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Nov. 21). Discuss the significance of this Feast for consecrated De Montfort slaves of Mary. Discuss the ways we can imitate the virtues practiced by the Child Mary during her service in the Temple.
	Reference: Article on The Life of the Child Mary in the Temple (*Salve Maria Regina No. 134); articles on the Presentation of Our Lady (Salve Maria Regina No. 127* and in the Novena Supplement).
3.	COURT OF THE QUEEN: (10 min. report & discussion)	Discuss the article: The Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul (November 18).
	Reference: *Salve Maria Regina No. 154*.

Fourth Meeting

1.	THE INCREDIBLE CATHOLIC MASS: (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion)			Review Chapter 22 – Holy Mass is the Unfailing Succor of the Departed.
	Reference: The Incredible Catholic Mass by Fr. Martin Von Cochem.
2.	MARY IN DOCTRINE & DEVOTION: (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion)	Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Nov. 27, the apparition of Our Lady to St. Catherine Labouré). Discuss the importance of the Medal of the Immaculate Conception, especially in light of her words at Fatima: “More souls go to Hell for sins of the flesh...certain fashions will be introduced which gravely offend my Divine Son.”
	Reference: Article on Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
3.	COURT OF THE QUEEN: (Choose two or three of the Saints listed for a 10-15 min. report & reflection.)		St. Elizabeth of Thuringia; St. John of the Cross; St. Cecilia; St. Catherine of Alexandria, one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers; St. Catherine Labouré.
	Reference: Martyrology; “The Fourteen Holy Helpers” by Fr. Bonaventure; article on the Miraculous Medal.

Fifth Meeting

1.	THE TRUE TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC LITURGY: (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion)		Review the article: The Holy Season of Advent. Also review the practices and prayers for the Season of Advent.
	Reference: Salve Maria Regina No. 141; Advent Psalms and Prayers with December Novenas.
2.	TITLES OF OUR LADY FROM THE LITANY OF LORETO: (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion)			Discuss the title, “Virgin Most Powerful.”
	Reference: *Salve Maria Regina No. 154*.
3.	COURT OF THE QUEEN: (Choose two or three of the Saints listed for a 10-15 min. report & reflection.)	St. Francis Xavier; St. Peter Chrysologus; St. Barbara, one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers; St. Nicholas of Myra; St. Ambrose.
	Reference: Martyrology; “The Fourteen Holy Helpers” by Fr. Bonaventure; article on St. Peter Chrysologus in *Salve Maria Regina No. 150*.

CLOSING PRAYERS:

* Prayers for the Poor Souls in Purgatory
* Hymn: Mother Dear, O Pray for Me or Macula Non Est In Te

* Fatima Prayers

BOOKLETS OF THE MONTH:

* Devotions for the Faithful Departed; * The Office of the Dead

Cell Plan of Apostolic Action for November

v Make an act of love and devotion to Our Immaculate Queen at every hour.

v To promote the Message of Fatima v Sanctification of self, family, neighbor

v Conversion of sinners, salvation of souls v Adoration, reparation, total consecration

v Eucharistic all-night vigil on First Friday – First Saturday of the month.

v Personal resolve to honor Our Lady in a special way on Saturdays. To thank our beloved Mother Mary every day of the month for the great grace given to each one of us in having had Bishop + Francis Konrad Maria, ihm as an example and Father!

v Family practice: Plan your prayer and sacrifice program for the season of Advent.

v Put up a literature rack (or use existing ones) in airports, hospitals, etc. (keep them stocked!); distribute leaflets to promote the message of Our Lady of Fatima and the true Catholic Faith.

v Faithfully remember the deceased members of the Fatima Crusade and all of the Poor Suffering Souls in Purgatory throughout this month, especially by devoutly reciting Lauds for the Dead; promote devotion to the Poor Souls among family and friends. To recite the Toties Quoties prayers on All Souls’ Day (or the following Sunday) and gain as many indulgences as possible for the Poor Suffering Souls in Purgatory.

v Visit the graves of the faithful departed and offer prayers for the repose of their souls.

v Make visits to hospitals and homes for the elderly. Help them!!! with spiritual encouragement and distribute Fatima pledges, brown scapulars, miraculous medals, and leaflets to those open to receiving these spiritual aids. Explain to them the great value of offering their sufferings for the missions, the Religious and the work of the Fatima Crusade, for the conversion of sinners and the salvation of souls.

v Special observance of the Feasts of All Saints, Our Lady of Heede, Queen of the Poor Souls in Purgatory, Our Mother of Divine Providence, the Presentation of Our Lady, and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal of the Immaculate Conception.