Dear Parish Family, Do childhood memories of a May Crowning, bring to mind vivid images of The Blessed Mother? This ritual is celebrated in the month of May, where a statue of Mary is crowned with a wreath of flowers and honored as the Queen of Heaven and Mother of God. The wreath is attributed to Mary and serves as the crown of creation. Mary is referred to as the queen, as she was the perfect follower of Christ. May is referred to as the month of Mary. We pray special Devotions to the Blessed Mother, hear beautiful Marian hymns, Read scripture associated with Our Lady and pray the rosary. The Fifth Glorious Mystery: The crowning of Our Lady Queen of Heaven. “And a great portent appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon, under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.” (Rev 12:1) Such incredible beauty! The Blessed Virgin Mary gave the rosary to St. Dominic in an apparition in the church of Prouille. In this apparition she made herself known as Our Lady of the Rosary. Also in her apparition to the three children of Fatima, and she asked that they pray the rosary daily to bring peace to the world. We all know the great need for peace on earth. Mary Jo