To join the Legion of Mary is to become part of a spiritual army fighting beneath the standard of Mary for the salvation of souls using the powerful weapons of prayer and charitable works.
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
Active Members of the Legion of Mary become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. They are sanctified and formed through a weekly meeting. From the meeting is received the grace to be sent out two by two to assigned work aimed at the saving of souls. This work is carried out through, with, in and for Mary who has the desire and the means of forming souls into the likeness of her Son, Jesus. Works include welcoming new parish families, visiting the bereaved, praying the rosary with the homebound and nursing home residents, Catholic education, supporting the newly baptized and married couples, and meeting any other spiritual needs of the parish community under the guidance of a spiritual director named by the pastor.
LEGION OF MARY-JUNIORS
Are you looking for a way to grow and learn more about your faith? Calling boys and girls aged 10-18 to join the Legions group of junior members!
Meetings are on Sundays 10-11:30am in the St Mary rectory basement. There is an outside entrance nearest the church.
We pray the rosary and discuss church topics presently in the news. Apostolic work is required which may include making rosaries, joining the folk group to sing or play an instrument, volunteering as altar servers, or helping smaller children with various programs during the school year.
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join us. If interested or in need of more information, please contact Sharon DiNapoli at 203-799-8670.
AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP
Auxiliary Members supply prayer power which is needed for the Active works of the Legion. Auxiliary Members pray the Rosary daily along with a few other prayers contained in the Legion’s prayer card called a Tessera.
To learn more about the Legion of Mary or about becoming a member, call the number(s) listed at right, or stop by either of our weekly meetings to say hello.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Pilgrimage to The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, September 6
The Legion of Mary is sponsoring its 36th annual pilgrimage on Saturday, September, 6, 2025 from 9am-4am
The address is 50 Montfort Road, Litchfield, CT 06759. 9am registration. 10am program begins and includes confession, mass, picnic lunch or purchase at the cafeteria, group rosary, spiritual address, outdoor or indoor stations of the cross, and blessing of religious articles. Meet in the St. Mary parking lot at 8:00am to carpool. Call/text Carolyn Dennis at (203) 506-0619 with questions. ALL ARE WELCOME! Join us for a beautiful day honoring Mary and adoring our Lord in a peaceful wooded setting.
Legion of Mary Fair Tent a Big Hit
We thank everyone in the parish for their donations. Fairgoers of all ages and numerous religious backgrounds stopped by and lovingly took home used books, religious images, rosaries and more. We enjoyed every conversation promoting our Catholic faith and, in particular, devotion to Mary. Thank you to all the Legion volunteers planned, prepped, and/or manned the tent on that hot day!
Save the Date!
October 26, 2025 2:00pm, Outdoor Living Rosary, St. Mary Church
A Living Rosary is where the participants form a Rosary - one person per bead. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Children and families welcome. Rosary beads and prayer guides will be available for those who need them.
We will move indoors if the weather warrants
November 15, Virtual Lourdes Pilgrimage at St. Agnes Church
Presented by Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality, North American Volunteers
Two-hour on-site virtual experience. More info about the program to come as the date gets closer.
“Like an actual Pilgrimage to Lourdes, the Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience® is a holy encounter with God under the watchful care of Our Lady of Lourdes. Lourdes Volunteers take great care to preserve the reverence and sanctity of the pilgrimage experience as we bring it to those who cannot actually go to Lourdes.”
Five First Saturdays Devotion
Mother Mary herself asked that the faithful keep the "Five First Saturdays Devotion." It consists in going to Confession, receiving Communion, reciting five decades of the Rosary and meditating for a quarter of an hour on the mysteries of the Rosary on the first Saturday of five consecutive months to assist in the salvation of sinners everywhere. In return she promises special graces to those who keep this devotion. Click here to download a PDF with more information and consider trying this devotion in your life and help Mother Mary bring souls to Jesus.
BOOKS
True Devotion to Mary, St. Louis de Montfort
SUPPORT THE LEGION OF MARY
The Legion is not a fundraising organization, but does incur expenses for making rosaries and producing literature. Donate online or place your donation in the collection basket with "Legion of Mary" noted on the check or envelope.
SCHEDULE
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 10:30AM
Location: Rectory basement room
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30PM
Location: St. Agnes Hall, Classrooms 6-8
Contact
Sharon DiNapoli
President, Our Lady of Angels
(203) 799-8670
Carolyn Dennis
President, Our Lady of Mercy
(203) 506-0619
Father Lijo Thomas
Spiritual Director
VEXILLUM LEGIONIS
THE STANDARD OF THE LEGION
Symbolism of the Vexillum Legionis
The Vexillum Legionis, or Standard of the Legion, is surmounted by a dove, the symbol of the Holy Spirit. Beneath the dove a cross-bar reads “Legio Mariae” (Legion of Mary). This cross-bar is joined by a lily and rose to an oval representing the Immaculate Conception, similar to a Miraculous Medal. These are set upon a staff that is rooted in the globe. The whole design conveys the idea that the world is to be conquered by the Holy Spirit acting through Mary and her children.