In an effort to promote and to work for peace in the city of Camden and around the world, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception began a project last month called “We Need Mary,” celebrating feasts and memorials dedicated to Our Lady and imploring her protection.
The prayerful initiative began on Nov 20, celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Providencia, and of the Presentation of Mary, with a morning liturgy followed by a procession around the Cathedral, with a recitation of the rosary. A member of the day’s “host family” led the procession with a cross, followed by candles and image of Our Lady. Taking home the cross, the host family then dedicated themselves to praying for peace during the week, before returning the cross the next Sunday and sharing their “peace experience” with the entire congregation.
The project continued on Dec. 7, the vigil of the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and will continue with different host families for each celebration.
The remaining schedule for the year is:
Dec. 11: Our Lady of Guadalupe, 11:30 a.m. liturgy
Jan. 1, 2017: Mary, Mother of God, 9 a.m.
Jan. 22: Our Lady of Altagracia, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 12: Our Lady of Lourdes, 9 a.m.
March 26: Feast of the Annunciation. 9 a.m.
April 23: Our Lady of Good Counsel, 9 a.m.
May 14: Our Lady of Aparecida; Our Lady of Fatima, 11:30 a.m.
May 28: Visitation of the Blessed Virgin, 9 a.m.
June 25: Immaculate Heart of Mary/Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 11:30 a.m.
July 16: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 15: Assumption of Mary, 12:05 p.m.
Aug. 20: Queenship of Mary, 11:30 a.m.
Sept. 10: Nativity of Our Lady, 9 a.m.
Sept. 17: Our Lady of Sorrows, 11:30 a.m.
Oct. 8: Our Lady of the Rosary, 9 a.m.
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