Legion of Mary

The Legion of Mary is one of the largest lay apostolic movements in the world. Founded by Frank Duff in Dublin, Ireland on September 7, 1921, it came to America in 1931. It has now grown to 7 million active members, and approximately 100 million auxiliary members in over 160 countries.

On February 25, 1975, Mrs. Margaret Slosek of Oswego, NY, with the permission our pastor, held the first meeting of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Praesidium in Sacred Heart Parish. we are the oldest Legion of Mary Praesidium in Florida.
The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members, developed through prayer and active apostolic works. The powerful leadership of the Holy Spirit working through Mary Immaculate helps us in our endeavors.

Mary, Our Blessed Mother, is the perfect model of apostolic life.
Our apostolic works include, but are not limited to:

· Visitation of families
· Visitation to the sick and lonely
· Extraordinary Eucharistic ministering to the sick and homebound
· Visitation to hospitals
· Feeding the hungry and thirsty
· Evangelizing
· Teaching the Catechism
· Promoting prayer and prayerful reading through our book barrows

Are you interested in increasing in holiness through the imitation of Mary’s virtues, fostering a deep devotion for Mary among all people, and undertaking various apostolic works? We invite all men and women 18 years and older to join us in praying the Rosary daily for peace on earth at the request of the Blessed Mother.

There two forms of membership: Active members: attend weekly Legion of Mary meetings, recite the Rosary and Legion prayers daily, and perform 2 hours of apostolic works weekly.
Auxiliary members: commit to the daily recitation of the Rosary and Legion prayers

PLEASE COME AND JOIN US, MARY NEEDS YOU!
Meetings held Tuesdays at 9:00 in the Burke Hall, Sacred Heart Parish, New Smyrna Beach