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Dear Parents,
Mary holds a special place among Catholics. It was her “yes” that brought Jesus into the world. We honor her, the greatest saint of our Church because we recognize the important role she plays in our Catholic tradition as Jesus’ mother.
Mary’s faith and trust in God helps us know how to live as his children. We believe and trust that Mary cares for us, watches over us, and wants us to grow closer to Jesus, her son. When we pray to her we are asking her to lead us to him.
As a family, make a special prayer space to honor Mary by placing a statue or a picture of her in a prominent place in your home. Pray the Hail Mary together, or if time permits pray a decade of the rosary. Place an outdoor statue of Mary in your garden and plant flowers around it.
Beloved mother of Jesus and our mother, hold us near to you in the prayer we offer today. Hail Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
God bless you ~ Maureen Murtagh, Director of Religious Education