Legion of Mary Auxiliary Group

WHAT IS IT? The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church, with well over 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, and was endorsed by the Second Vatican Council. The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members.

WHAT DOES IT DO? Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. Works can include, parishioner visitation, prison ministry, visitation of the sick or aged, crowd contact, religious education, visiting the newly baptized, 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.

HOW DOES IT WORK? Our Auxiliary Members meet every Saturday, 9 am - 10 am, for prayer, planning and discussion in St. Bernard’s school library. Then they do one hour of definite work each week in pairs and under the guidance of their spiritual director. The Legion of Mary Group, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, at St. Ann’s Parish meets every Tuesday at 9:15am. WHO CAN BELONG? 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.

HOW DO I START? 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.

HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? For more information, ask any member of St. Bernard’s Legion of Mary Auxiliary Group; or, St. Ann’s, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Legion of Mary.

CONTACTS - LEGION OF MARY AUXILIARY CONTACTS: Bridgett Redding, President, 513-328-1608, [email protected]; Karen Robinson, Vice-President, 513-353-0007, [email protected]; Donna Schwab, Treasurer, 513-365-7481, [email protected]

CONTACT – ST. ANN, OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP LEGION OF MARY Joyce May, President, 513-385-9073, [email protected]