2015 Annual Sunday, May 17, 2015 St Michael’s World Apostolate held the Annual May Crowning at Our Lady of the Roses, Mary Help of Mothers Shrine during the Sunday Holy Hour for priests. Over 110 pilgrims enjoyed the memorable and uplifting occasion. Following, 65 pilgrims gathered for this festive occasion at Our Lady's Workshop and enjoyed the fine home-cooked luncheon, the camaraderie of companionable spirits and a brief but stirring talk by President Michael Mangan. |
Procession |
Chalice Riendeau, 8, of |
Michael Mangan (l.), SMWA President and LOSM, along with Andrew Stewart of Philadelphia, Penn. (r.) leading the procession. |
James Donohue (l.), SMWA Vice President |
Remember! Mark your calendar for Saturday, |
The pilgrims in Rosary Procession to honor Our Lady of the Roses, Mary Help of Mothers. |
Cecilia Cuellar of Jamaica, N.Y. |
Crowning |
Bill Dykes, LOSM, praying the Litany of |
Children grace the excedra |
Kiara Bauer (l.) of Elysburg, Penn., crowned Our Lady last year. |
Chalice placing the garland of roses on Our Lady. |
Mary (l.) and Francesca Consoli of Yardley, Penn., singing the traditional Catholic hymn, Bring Flowers of the Fairest. |
Chalice crowns Our Lady as Queen of
Heaven |
Key task worker, Antonia Rehrl, of Kings Park, N.Y., preparing to give out blessed roses to the pilgrims. |
Children leading a decade of the Rosary |
Chalice's oldest sister, Angelina, who crowned Our Lady three years ago, leading a decade of the Rosary in Latin. |
Little spiritual gifts for the children. |
Chalice's youngest sister, Kimberly |
Father bestowing his priestly blessing. |
Michael concluding this brilliant May Crowning with a brief address. |
After the May Crowning, all the pilgrims lined up to venerate the crucifix kissed by Our Lady |
Chalice with her four sisters and her mother, Kristi. |
Luncheon at Our
Lady's Workshop |
After the
May Crowning, 65 pilgrims came to Our Lady's Workshop to eat some
fine home-cooking food. |
Regina Fox, International Pilgrimage
Coordinator, informing everyone about the upcoming 45th Anniversary. To hear Michael and Regina's riveting talks on video, click here |
Chalice getting ready to cut the celebration cake with her mother. |
45th Anniversary Weekend Celebration details, click here |
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