Novena for cancer patients: St. Peregrine Novena Prayers

If you or a loved one has cancer, a good idea might be to do a novena for that person, or all persons suffering from the effects of cancer.

Currently, Fr. Michael's youngest sister is fighting Lymphoma.  I am beginning a novena for her today with the following prayer and ask that any who know for her or care to please join us in this prayerful effort:

St. Peregrine Novena Prayers

Dear holy servant of God, St. Peregrine, we pray today for healing.

Intercede for us! God healed you of cancer and others were healed by your prayers. Please pray for the physical healing of Mary Sepp (or your loved one).

(Mention your intentions) Ex:  May Mary's body respond to her therapy and heal quickly and completely.  May the cancer leave her body forever so that she may go back to a normal life.

These intentions bring us to our knees seeking your intercession for healing.

We are humbled by our physical limitations and ailments. We are so weak and so powerless. We are completely dependent upon God. And so, we ask that you pray for us…

Day 1 – Pray for us, that we will not let sickness bring us to despair
Day 2 – Pray for us, that we may persevere in hope
Day 3 – Pray for us, that we will have the courage to offer up our suffering in unity with the Cross
Day 4 – Pray for us, that the loneliness of our suffering will be consoled
Day 5 – Pray for us, that the fear of death will be replaced with the hope of everlasting life
Day 6 – Pray for us, that our suffering will not rob us of joy
Day 7 – Pray for us, that in our pain we will not become selfish but ever more selfless
Day 8 – Pray for us, that this sickness will teach me to depend more and more on God
Day 9 – Pray for us, that our lives will glorify God alone

We know, St. Peregrine, that you are a powerful intercessor because your life was completely given to God. We know that in as much as you pray for our healing, you are praying even more for our salvation.

A life of holiness like yours is more important that a life free of suffering and disease. Pray for our healing, but pray even more that we might come as close to Our Lord as you are.

All Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be. Amen

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2014 Scholarship Fund Underway.

As we approach the fifth anniversary of Fr. Michael's death, the Fr. Michael Sepp Scholarship is getting ready to grant its fourth award in 2014.  The award, dedicated to helping those families struggling to award a quality Catholic education for their children entering high schools in New York City, has helped three deserving children from the South Bronx.

Please spread the word and donate if you can. 

Dear Friends of Fr. Michael Sepp,

As most of you know, Fr. Michael helped several students from his parishes with tuition, despite his limited means, because he believed wholeheartedly in the value of a Catholic Education.

A growing number of families, who once were able, are now struggling to afford tuition for Catholic schools in areas of New York City where public schools are dangerous and lack the quality that the family desires for their children's education.  

Some deserving children need help and we would like to be there for at least one of these kids as Fr. Michael would have.

If you believe as he did, that Catholic education makes a difference in a person's life, please donate today. Any amount you can afford will be greatly appreciated. 

All donations are tax-deductible and 100% of the proceeds go to the scholarship winners.

God bless you and keep safe and warm this holiday season.

The Family of Father Michael Sepp

Please write checks to: 

"Fr. Michael Sepp Scholarship"

Mail to:

c/o EJ Sepp

160 East 100th Street, Suite 5B

New York, NY 10029

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Name______________________Address______________________________________

City_____________ State_______ Zip Code________ email_______________________

Donation $________

Today marks the 4th anniversary of Fr. Mike's death.

The new Pope elected today is Latin American and named himself Pope Francis I, after Michael's favorite saint.  I visited Assisi in 2009 and felt an amazing level of emotion and power in the Cathedral that still makes me shake when I think about it.

-- Did you have something to say about this, Mike? :)

The scholarship fund is still going strong, thanks to the kind donations of friends and family.

We miss you, Mike!

Happy 60th Birthday, Fr. Michael!

Today marks the 60th anniversary of Fr. Mike's birth.  In 2 days it will be the 4th anniversary of his death.

I have never known a man like my brother.  No one was like him and I have yet to meet anyone who is like him.  I honestly can't compare him to anyone because he simply was the most selfless, caring and kindhearted man I have ever known. I bear an incredible sense of pride in being his brother and if I can reveal 10% of his goodness through my life it would be an accomplishment.  Any more would be unrealistic.

His death was a loss for everyone around him, whether they knew it or not.

I believe he's in Heaven because if he's not...who could be.  Seriously.

Thank You!: A donor to the Scholarship Fund Helps Keep it Going!

UPDATE:  Fr. Michael Sepp Memorial Scholarship Fund


  Dear Friends of Fr. Michael:

I hope you're all having a great start to the New Year.

The Scholarship is now entering it's Third Year and we are excited to continue helping the young people of Sacred Heart Parish (and plans are in the works to add student-members of Resurrection's CCD program) achieve their academic dreams by attending one of New York City's Catholic High Schools.

The family would like to take a moment to thank Mr. Richard Curtain for his generous donation to the Fund!  Mr. Curtin is a Bronx, NYC native who attended Cardinal Spellman High School and has fond memories of Mike and his good work.

I'm sure my brother is smiling up there in heaven knowing that Rich has helped to continue the good work Michael started by helping young people in need.

If anyone else out there would like to help out, anything you can contribute is extremely appreciated.

Kind Regards and Warm Prayers,

The Sepp Family

The Fr. Michael Sepp Scholarship

As we approach the second anniversary of Fr. Michael's death, our family has decided to initiate the long-planned Fr. Michael Scholarship, dedicated to helping those families struggling to afford a quality Catholic education for their children entering high schools in New York City.

Please spread the word and donate if you can.

Dear Friends of Fr. Michael Sepp,

As most of you know a scholarship has been established in Fr. Michael’s name to help students in Sacred Heart Parish achieve their goal of attending a Catholic High School. Fr. Michael helped several students with tuition, despite his limited means, because he believed wholeheartedly in the value of a Catholic Education.

Today our economy continues its decline, leaving a growing number of families struggling to afford the tuition. Now more than ever they need our help.

Please donate today. Any amount you can afford will be greatly appreciated.

God bless you and keep you!

The Family of Father Michael Sepp

Please write checks to: "Fr. Michael Sepp Scholarship Fund"

Mail to:

EJ Sepp

160 East 100th Street, Suite 5B

New York, NY 10029

---------------------------Please cut along dotted line and mail with donation-------------------

Name______________________Address______________________________________

City_____________ State_______ Zip Code________ email_______________________

Donation $________

One Year

Sacred Heart Church hosted the one-year anniversary mass for Fr. Michael last week on March 13th, 2010. The mass was celebrated by Fr. Anthony Sorgie, long time family friend and classmate of my brother. My family announced the commencement of the Father Michael Memorial Scholarship which will be offered to one student from Sacred Heart School or Sacred Heart's CCD program to attend a Catholic high school in New York City. We will award $1,000 toward the secondary education of a student who has a good academic record and who is actively involved in the parish. An essay along with academic records and a letter of recommendation from a parishoner will be required for the application. More information will be available here and in the Sacred Heart bulletin as it becomes available.

Several hundred family members, SH parishioners as well as parishioners of Michael's former parishes, were in attendance. After the mass, fellowship was held in the school gymnasium where a video of Michael's last years was screened for the attendees.

Of note: There was a very nice booklet handed out at the end of the mass which included pictures of Michael along with some quotes from the prayer journal he kept during his cancer treatments. The family is somewhat concerned that some private information that is out of context might give those who do not know my mother, the impression that she is obsessed with money. This is not the case. My mother has been battling dementia for some time now and this is something that weighed hard on Michael's heart in his dying days, as it does on the hearts of all of her family. He was praying that her mind would become clearer. One consequence of my mother's dementia is a great confusion about numbers and an obsession with the mail. This has lead to a focus on bank statements which confuse her greatly. Though this is a perfectly common situation in the lives of persons fighting brain disease, taken out of context, it may make some think that my mother is greedy or sinfully obsessed with money, which is exactly the opposite of her nature. My mother has always been extraordinarily generous despite growing up poor and being of modest means - much like Michael - and she is neither greedy, nor immorally obsessed with money. I know that anyone who is familiar with my mother knows what a wonderful person she is. We apologize if this quote caused anyone any confusion.