St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Bangor Offering Marian Pilgrimage, Multiple Rosary Gatherings, and Novena for Peace During Month of Mary

BANGOR---For centuries, the month of May has been dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. To commemorate the occasion, St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Bangor is offering multiple opportunities for the faithful to gather in honor of the Blessed Mother.

On May 13, 1917, three shepherd children named Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco saw a vision of the Blessed Mother in Fatima, Portugal. They looked up to see, in Lucia's words, "A lady, clothed in white, brighter than the sun."

The woman was holding a rosary and said to the children, "Do not be afraid, I will not harm you. I come from heaven." Mary appeared to the children monthly, a total of six times, bringing a message of prayer, penance, and reparation. She urged them to pray the rosary every day to bring peace to the world and an end to war.

In that spirit, praying the Rosary is a frequent focus of the activities set for May.

Rosary Novena for Peace
A Rosary Novena will begin on Wednesday, May 4, and conclude with the Masses on the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima on Friday, May 13. All are encouraged to join in praying the Rosary for nine days to implore the Blessed Mother's intercession and ask the Prince of Peace to bring healing to our world. To view the different intentions for each day and for more information, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/NovenaForPeace.pdf.

Marian Pilgrimage
All women are invited to participate in a Marian pilgrimage on Saturday, May 7, beginning at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Church on 768 Ohio Street in Bangor. The gathering will include the praying of the Rosary; a presentation of Mary's Way of the Cross, which follows Jesus on his journey to Calvary from the eyes of his mother; and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Participants are also invited to bring a flower to add to a bouquet of flowers for Mary.

Rosary Gatherings
Special gatherings to pray the Rosary together are scheduled for Friday, May 6, following the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. John Church on 217 York Street in Bangor; Monday, May 9, following the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. John's in Bangor; and Friday, May 13, on the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Church and the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. John Church.

Holy Hour
A Holy Hour, including the Rosary and exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, will be held on Monday, May 9, at 6 p.m. at St. John Church (follows 5:30 p.m. Mass).

Prayer Group
The St. Monica Prayer Group welcomes all to join them at their meeting on Wednesday, May 4, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Matthew Church on 70 Western Avenue in Hampden. The group will pray the Rosary and take time for silent prayer together.

Gift Shop
The Catholic Gift Shop at St. John Church will offer special weekend hours on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to noon as well as its normal operating hours of Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gift shop offers a variety of items, including rosaries and books.

In addition to the events at St. Paul the Apostle, many Maine churches are offering special ceremonies and prayer opportunities during May. To view a list, click here.

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