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Thank God It's First Friday

Join other young adult Catholics every First Friday of the month for Thank God It's First Friday. The night begins with Mass followed by a social gathering.

Q: Why do we have First Friday Masses?

A: "First Fridays" is a devotional custom of receiving the Eucharist on the first Friday of nine consecutive months. The custom originated in a promise revealed by Christ to Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-90), a nun of the Visitation order. Over a period of 18 months, beginning in December 1673, Christ revealed to her this new devotion centered on his Sacred Heart, a fire with love for humanity. According to Margaret Mary, those keeping the First Fridays will not die in sin or without the sacraments, and Christ will be their refuge at the moment of death. For more information on the history of First Friday go the link:
http://www.catholictradition.org/Two-Hearts/sacred-heart3b.htm

Next First Friday Event

April 4, 2008 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Decatur, GA

Fun-filled Social with food and drinks to follow in Price Hall after Mass

Church Address: 2560 Tilson Road Decatur, 30032

Church office: 404.241.5862

Contact: Alberta Therlonge: koyalberta@yahoo.com or Patrick Edun: patrick_edun@yahoo.com; www.stspandp.com