1. 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

2. 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.”

3. 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. AmenAmen Solemnity – March 19

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. St. Paul Originally named Saul, he converted from Judaism on the road to DamascusJudaism 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.Feast day “Dear Saint ???, please come around, something’s lost and can’t be found…” Feast Day – June 13

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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 AmericaCatholic Feast Day – January 4

18. 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 child- like simplicity and faith. She grew up in France in the 19 th century “The Little Flower” Feast Day – October 1

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