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Copyright © 2008
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The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri
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Toronto Ontario Canada
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The Legion of Mary is active in both Holy Family and Saint Vincent de Paul Parishes. In addition to the information about this apostolate given here, you may want to look at the official Web site of the Legion of Mary Concilium in Dublin, Ireland.
‘Who is she that comes forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array?’ |
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THE LEGION OF MARY
What Is It ?
The Legion of Mary is a worldwide organization of lay Catholics whose members offer their services voluntarily in aiding the church by performing spiritual works. The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members, developed by prayer and active co-operation with Mary's and the Church's work.
What Does It Do ?
The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick both in homes and in the hospital, door-to-door evangelization, and in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish.
Who Can Belong ?
Persons who wish to join the Legion must apply for membership in a Praesidium.
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A) Active Members- This is open to all practicing catholics (men and women) ages 18 years old and above. This kind of membership requires each Legionary to attend a weekly meeting as well as to carry out apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.
Membership is not only limited to adults, but also for the young. Children aged from 7 to 17 years are welcome. They are called junior legionaries. They are also required to attend a weekly meeting and to render apostolic works under the supervision of the senior legionaries.
B) Auxiliary Membership - This membership is open to Priests, religious and lay people who wish to associate themselves with the Legion by undertaking a service of prayer in its name.
The Legionaries are under the guidance of a Spiritual Director assigned by the Pastor
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Where to Participate ?
Holy Family Parish has three existing praesidia. The Senior praesidium currently has eight active members, while the intermediate praesidium has seven, and the juniors have fifteen
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Meeting schedules:
-Senior meetings: Thursdays at 7:30 pm beneath the Oratory Chapel in Holy Family Church.
-Intermediate and Junior meetings: Sundays at 1:30 pm in the Parish Hall of Holy Family Church.
Saint Vincent de Paul Parish has two praesidia: one senior and one junior.
Meeting Schedules
Senior Meetings: Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. in the parish hall of Saint Vincent de Paul Church.
Junior Meetings: Fridays at 3:30 p.m. in the parish hall of Saint Vincent de Paul Church.
We invite men, women and children of the parishes to be a part of Mary’s army, the Legion of Mary.
For more information, ask any member of the Legion of Mary or contact the rectory of either Holy FamilyParish or Saint Vincent de Paul Parish.
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Some of the many Legionaries who attended the outdoor function in Niagara Falls in September 2002.
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The Junior Legion performs during World Youth Day Festivities.
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