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St. Michael the Archangel • Carries a spear and shield • The name signifies "Who is like to God. “ • In the Book of Revelation, He leads God's armies to Victory during the war in heaven against Satan's forces. Feast Day – September 29

Mary, Mother of God • The Greatest of All Saints • Honored on multiple Solemnities, each celebrating a different event, image/devotion, apparition, or icon. • “…full of grace. The Lord is with Thee. ”

St. Joseph • "a righteous man" (Matthew 1: 18) • Saint ? ? ? , patron of the universal Church, • …watch over the Church as carefully as you watched over Jesus, • …help protect it and guide it as you did with your adopted son. Amen Solemnity – March 19

St. Elizabeth • She gave us these words: “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. ” • The cousin of Mary Feast Day – November 5

St. John the Baptist • Wore funky clothes and ate wild honey – a non-conformist • Baptized with water in the River Jordan • Said he was not fit to buckle Jesus’s sandles • The cousin of Jesus, who enthusiastically proclaimed Chirst’s coming Solemnity – June 24

St. Peter • A fisherman who turned into a fisher of men • The first Pope • Prince of the Apostles • Demonstrated human frailty 3 times before the cock crowed… • …but was still chosen as the rock on which the Church was built. Solemnity – June 29

St. Paul • Originally named Saul, he converted from Judaism on the road to Damascus • Wrote much of the New Testament • With Barnabus, was the first true Missionary, establishing churches and preaching the Gospel throughout the Mediterranean Solemnity – June 29

St. Valentine • “Be my…” • Martyred for marrying Christian couples and aiding any Christians who were being persecuted under Emperor Claudius in Rome • Feast day - February 14 • Patron Saint of Love, Young People, Happy Marriages Feast Day – February 14

St. Lucy • A fourth century saint of whom little is known… • …Except that she was a martyr during the persecution ordered by Diocletian in the 4 th century • Her name means “Light” or “Radiant” • Great stories and legends exist around her. Feast Day – December 13

St. Sebastian • He is patron of athletes, soldiers and… • …Archers. He was a soldier in the Roman army. • Sometimes known as the saint who was martyred twice. Feast Day – January 20

St. Francis • Though known for living in poverty, he grew up in a wealthy family • Tamed a wolf • “Make me a Channel of Your Peace” • Cross of San Damiano Feast Day – October 4

St. Clare • Started a new order for nuns who lived in poverty and simplicity • “Sister Moon” • Inspired by St. Francis, who cut her hair when she dedicated her life to Christ Feast Day – August 11

St. Patrick • Christ shield me this day: Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every person who thinks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in the ear that hears me Feast Day – March 17

St. Anthony • Followers were drawn to his inspiring sermons and deep knowledge of scripture – He was proclaimed a “Doctor” of the Church. • Though he was born in Portugal, his work was in Italy, and his Feast day - June 13 -- is celebrated in Italian communities throughout the world. • “Dear Saint ? ? ? , please come around, something’s lost and can’t be found…” Feast Day – June 13

St. Teresa of Avila • She grew up in Spain during the Renessaince • As a teenager, she cared only about boys and clothes and flirting and rebelling. • Known for her “religious ecstasy” and “mysticism” Feast Day - October 15

St. Rose of Lima • Was so self-conscious of her beauty, she used hot peppers to blister her face • The first Saint born in the Americas, and the patron saint of Latin America • Her Dad forbade her from joining a convent but she spent many hours contemplating and praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament Feast Day – August 23

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton • Born into a wealthy family in New York city just before the American revolution • She loved nature, poetry, and music, especially the piano, was fluent in French, and an accomplished horsewoman. • Baptized an Episcopal • Led the establishment of the first free Catholic school in America Feast Day – January 4

St. Therese of Lisieux • A Carmelite nun, she never went on missions, never founded a religious order, never performed great works. , and died at age 24, but was beloved for her childlike simplicity and faith. • She grew up in France in the 19 th century • “The Little Flower” Feast Day – October 1

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