Honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary during the Month of the Rosary
Holy Cross parishioners took part in a “Rosary Rally” Oct. 16 in Kernersville.
— Paul Doizé, Catholic News Herald
A bilingual Mass and Consecration to Jesus through Mary was offered Oct. 13 at St. Mark Church in Huntersville.
Father John Putnam, pastor, led 165 people through the consecration prayer in both English and Spanish.
All who attended also received a blessed Miraculous Medal and had the opportunity to enroll in the Brown Scapular.
The parish-wide consecration got under way in August, with the 33-day preparation starting Sept. 4.
The effort was led for a third year by parishioner Caroly Cashman. “All of us are called to serve one way or another,” Cashman said.
“As Catholics, we are called to evangelize, to help save souls. For many of us, this is not an easy task.
It’s much easier to help others grow closer to Mary who then takes charge and touches the hearts of those who turn their lives over to her love and care.
Mary will walk with us throughout our lives.
When we reach out to her for help, she will always guide our steps on the path that leads to Jesus.”
— Photo provided by Amy Burger
A special Mass commemorating the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary was offered at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotte Oct. 7.
The Mass was celebrated by St. Joseph College Seminary rector Father Matthew Kauth. He was assisted by a visiting priest, Father Michael Hendershott of the Diocese of Knoxville, and Father Matthew Buettner, spiritual director of St. Joseph College Seminary.
Gregorian chant was provided by the St. Thomas Aquinas schola, led by the parish’s music director Tom Savoy.
The day marked the 450th anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto, where on Oct. 7, 1571, the Holy League fleet, supported by St. Pius V and led by Don Juan of Austria, achieved a miraculous naval victory over the Turks after the pope called on Catholics across Europe to pray the rosary.
Soon after the victory, the pope established the feast day to commemorate Our Lady’s assistance and is now known as the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
— Mike FitzGerald, Catholic News Herald
Parishioners of Immaculate Conception Church in Forest City participated in the sixth annual Coast to Coast National Rosary Rally in support of the sanctity of life, held Oct. 10.
They joined Knights of Columbus and Catholic congregations across the nation by praying the rosary at the Come Follow Me Crucifix, in front of the church.
— Giuliana Polinari Riley, Catholic News Herald
Approximately 200 period gathered Oct. 13 for Mass, the International Rosary, a Marian profession and fellowship at St. John the Evangelist Church in Waynesville.
The Marian procession was in candlelight.
This was the final international rosary for 2021 and celebrated the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima.
— Photo provided by Nicki Conroy