Rosary Vigil Calendar

	Date	Weekday	Feast
	February 1	Friday	Eve of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin
	February 11	Monday	Our Lady of Lourdes
	March 15	Saturday	Eve of Palm Sunday
	March 24	Monday	In honor of Easter Sunday
	March 28	Friday	In honor of St. Joseph, the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin & Mercy Sunday
	April 30	Wednesday	Eve of the Ascension of Our Lord
	May 9	Friday	In honor of Pentecost Sunday
	May 11	Sunday	May Crowning (10:30 a.m. procession)
	May 16	Friday	In honor of the Most Holy Trinity
	May 22	Thursday	Corpus Christi
	May 31	Saturday	The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary & in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
*	June 21	Saturday	In honor of the 38th Anniversary of Our Lady's Apparitions at Bayside
	June 22	Sunday	Our Lady's 38th Anniversary Banquet
	July 1	Tuesday	The Most Precious Blood & Eve of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
	July 16	Wednesday	Our Lady of Mount Carmel
	July 25	Friday	Eve of St. Anne
*	August 2	Saturday	In honor of the 13th Anniversary of Veronica of the Cross & in honor of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
	August 3	Sunday	Veronica of the Cross luncheon/meeting
	August 15	Friday	Our Lady's Assumption & Eve of St. Joachim
	August 21	Thursday	Eve of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
	September 8	Monday	Nativity of Our Lady
	September 13	Saturday	Eve of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross & in honor of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary
*	September 26	Friday	In honor of the Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel, our glorious patron and guardian (candlelight procession)
	October 1	Wednesday	Eve of the Holy Guardian Angels & in honor of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus
	October 7	Tuesday	Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary
	October 25	Saturday	Eve of Christ the King
	October 31	Friday	Eve of All Saints & in honor of All Souls' Day
	November 20	Thursday	Eve of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
	December 8	Monday	The Immaculate Conception
	December 24	Wednesday	Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord
	December 29	Monday	In honor of the Holy Innocents
	December 31	Wednesday	Eve of the Octave of the Nativity of Our Lord
* Rosary Procession 7 p.m. Our Lady requests all to wear white gloves.

SMWA: guardian of Shrine
The Lay Order of St. Michael (LOSM), a community of celibate men established by Veronica of the Cross, recognized by Jesus and Mary (June 6, 1987), and the founders of St Michael’s World Apostolate, have been appointed by Heaven as the sole guardian of Our Lady of the Roses, Mary Help of Mothers Shrine. This Shrine name was specifically given by Our Lady (March 24, 1973), for this holy site of pilgrimage and as a powerful title to be invoked in these latter days. LOSM will bring forth the religious Order of St. Michael prophesied by Our Lady (May 22, 1974).

Pope blessing
Under the direction of SMWA, prayer services are regularly conducted here (rain or shine), as requested by Heaven. The Rosary Vigils are held from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and the Holy Hours for priests every Sunday from 10:30-noon. Bring another pilgrim with you. When you arrive look for our big SMWA banner.
Providentially, this holy Shrine rests on the former site of the Vatican Pavilion where Pope Paul VI visited and blessed the faithful at the close of the 1965 World’s Fair. Today a large stone monument (or excedra) commemorates the site, about 150 yards south of a massive steel globe (below) in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, N.Y. It is here where the Shrine is beautifully set up for each prayer service. Even so, whatever hour or day you come, Jesus and Mary have promised to be there for you.

Modesty of dress
This practice is held in the highest esteem by Our Lady and Our Lord. And so all good Christians should be vigilant in this regard, not only on the sacred grounds but also in their daily lives. Always observe the proper norms as established by the Vicars of Christ and Holy Tradition. Women must wear a dress or skirt below the knees and a head covering; no shorts or slacks are permitted. Men must wear loose-fitting clothes.

Rosary processions
May 11, 10:30 a.m., May Crowning of Our Lady at Sunday Holy Hour

And on the following Vigils at 7 p.m.:

June 21, August 2, and September 26 (candlelight procession; bring your own votive candle). Our Lady requests all pilgrims to wear white gloves.

Our Lady kisses Rosary
The Mother of God kissed the crucifix of the Rosary that adorns the statue of Our Lady on October 29, 1994. We invite you to share in this supreme honor by kissing the crucifix yourself after the Sunday Holy Hour and Rosary Vigil.

Hotels nearby

*Holiday Inn LaGuardia
(1 mile from sacred grounds)
37-10 114th St. Corona
718.651.2100 www.ichotelsgroup.com;
only $139 per night anytime (reg. $229 or more), give code "STM" when booking
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*Marriott LaGuardia
102-05 Ditmars Blvd at LaGuardia
718.565.8900 www.marriott.com
weekend: $129 (reg. $199)
give code "smwb"
weekday: $189 (reg. $339)
give code "smwa"
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*Best Western Queens Court
133-51 39th Ave Flushing 718.888.1900
www.qchotel.com 10% discount
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*Ramada
220-33 Northern Blvd Bayside 718.631.4900 www.ramada.com
10% discount

*Special rates for SMWA pilgrims; be sure to make your reservations early

Fairfield Inn Marriott
28-66 College Point Blvd. Flushing
718.888.9979 www.marriott.com
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Crown Plaza
104-04 Ditmars Blvd at LaGuardia
718.457.6300 800.972.3160
www.crowneplaza.com
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Sheraton LaGuardia East
135-20 39th Ave Flushing Center
718.460.6666 800.325.3535
www.sheraton.com
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LaGuardia Airport Hotel
100-15 Ditmars Blvd.
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
718.426.1500 888.307.7555
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