The Our Lady of Perpetual Help St Agnes parish will hold its annual May Crowning Mass on Sunday, May 4 with ceremonies at the 9:30 mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Church on Navesink Ave., Highlands.
The Crowning is an annual event throughout the catholic church when Mary, the Mother of God, is honored with the month of May one of two months throughout the year, October being the other, with special dedication to the Blessed Mother.
At the May crowning Mass, a statue of Mary is symbolically crowned with flowers in recognition of her place as the Mother of God and queen of heaven and earth.
During the Mass, religious Education Director for the parish, Mary McKelvey, will recognize and make presentations to students in the CCD program. Catholic Education scholarships will be presented by the Rev. Joseph J. Donnelly Council 11660 of the Knights of Columbus and the Vincent Lombardi Columbiettes, the Women’s Auxiliary for the Knights will continue the support they give to all Knights and parish functions and events.
The mass will also celebrate those who have received Baptism and Confirmation during the year, as well as first time celebrants of the H oly Eucharist.
The Knights regularly hold a breakfast monthly, inviting all in the parish and area to attend and meet with Knights, other parishioners and celebrate the numerous activities and celebrations that are ongoing in the parish. There is no charge for breakfast and the public is invited to attend following the 9:30 mess until noon.
Persons wishing further information abou9t the Knights of Columbus can contact Grand Knight Ian McGinniss at 732-500-6706. Women wanting information on the Columbiettes can contact Louise Welch at 732-397-5601 or Ann Dimaira at 732-500-1785 or visit their website at www.vtlcolumbiettes6552.com
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