48th
Annual
May Crowning
Sunday, May 27, 2018
St Michael’s World Apostolate held the 48th Annual May
Crowning at Our Lady of the Roses, Mary Help of Mothers Shrine during the Sunday
Holy Hour for priests. Over 85 pilgrims enjoyed the memorable and uplifting
occasion despite the rainy and wet conditions.
Ironically, the spirits were not dampened but buoyed
and enlivened by this powerful public demonstration of Marian
veneration.
After the event, 55 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.
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Procession |
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Gabrielle Riendeau, 10, of
N. Brookfield, Mass., crowned Our Lady this year.
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Michael Mangan (l.), SMWA President, along
with Tom Bauer of Elysburg, Penn. (c.) leading the procession.
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Gabrielle placing the garland of roses on Our Lady.
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Gabrielle crowns Our Lady as Queen of Heaven
and Earth.
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Gabrielle's sister, Kimberly, leading a decade of
the Rosary.
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Marisela Camacho of Corona, N.Y.
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Michael Lucci of
Brooklyn, N.Y.
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After the May Crowning, the pilgrims lined
up to venerate the crucifix kissed by Our Lady. After the May Crowning, the pilgrims lined
up to venerate the crucifix kissed by Our Lady.
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Gourmet Luncheon at
Our Lady's Workshop |
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Kristy Riendeau, the proud and beaming mother of
seven, including Gabrielle. Kristy made the 350-mile, round-trip from
Massachusetts on the same day.
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Michael rallying the faithful, and giving some
highlights of his Mission in Rome.
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Some 55
pilgrims came in fellowship to Our Lady's Workshop to break some bread.
The head chef,
long-time devotee, Margarita Reyes, of Flushing, N.Y. (2nd from l.),
worked around the clock for days preparing and cooking this sumptuous feast for
a large and hungry crowd. She had great help from (l. ro r.) Monica,
Esther and Elda.
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Regina Fox, International Pilgrimage Coordinator,
dressed as the Statue
of Liberty (with rosary in hand), gearing everyone up for the
48th Anniversary Weekend Celebration.
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Gabriellle doing the honors.
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My 48th Anniversary donation |
For the complete Organizer listing |
View spectacular report of the 46th Anniversary |
Directions to Our Lady of the Roses Shrine |
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A big thanks to the photographers:
Darryl
Bolisay LOSM, John Benevides LOSM
and Vic DuBois.
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Your comments on this
report are appreciated |
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