Immaculate Conception Church Legion of Mary
The
Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in
the Catholic Church, with well more than three million active members
in almost every country of the world. It has been active in the United
States since 1931, has been approved by the last six Popes. The main
purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the
sanctification of its members.
Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced
program of prayer and service. Works of Immaculate Conception Church
Legion of Mary include door-to-door evangelization, parishioner
visitation, visitation of the sick or aged, Pilgrim Virgin Statue
rotations, and meeting the other spiritual needs of the parish
community. Legionaries are under the guidance of a spiritual director
named by the pastor. The Legion is, in essence, an extension of the
heart and hands of the pastor.
Members
meet once a week for prayer, planning and discussion in a family
setting. They perform definite work each week in pairs and under the
guidance of their spiritual director.
The Legion of Mary is open to all Catholics who:
- Faithfully practice their religion;
- Are animated by the desire to participate in the Church's apostolate through membership in the Legion;
- Are prepared to fulfill each and every duty which active membership in the Legion involves.
The
first step is to be a guest at a meeting of the Legion of Mary. Guests
are always welcome and can go on one of the work assignments with an
experienced member if they choose. Weekly meetings are held Tuesdays at
6 p.m. in the church basement.
For more information, call Tom Bernemann at 323.5089.
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