Sacred Heart Parish

San Isidoro es reconocido como patrón de los agricultores por su fiel asistencia a la Misa diaria antes salir a trabajar en los campos. Este año la Fiesta de San Isidoro Labrador, el 15 de mayo, cae en un Domingo. Se pueden incluir oraciones pidiendo la intercesión de San Isidoro durante las liturgias dominicales y durante las Jornadas de Rogativas. Cuidar la creación de Dios es una misión permanente para trabajar por una ecología integral. La generosidad de Dios en la creación debe inspirar nuestra generosidad hacia los pobres en su lucha por una buena vida en un ambiente saludable medioambiente.

St. Isidore is recognized as the patron of farmers due to his faithful attendance at daily Mass before going out to labor in the fields. This year the Feast of St. Isidore the Farmer, May 15th, falls on a Sunday. Prayers asking the intercession of St. Isidore may be included during the Sunday liturgies and during the Rogation Days.

The Office of Catholic Charities and Social Concerns provides the following information as an aid to the observance of Rogation Days – May 23, 24, & 25 -- imploring God’s mercy for more rain to bring an end to the drought in California, to bless the precious earth that nourishes us, and protect our forests and mountain communities during the coming months from the risks of wildfires. Let us join in prayer and charity with many brothers and sisters facing the challenges of the prevailing ecological crisis. Please review the Ordo for comments on the Rogation Days. They were customarily held during the three days preceding the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, when this was observed on Thursday. Farmers would often have their fields blessed for a bountiful harvest. The Ascension is now observed on Sunday. Prayers, fasting and abstinence are encouraged for these days.