Altar Rosary Society members celebrate ministry at Mass
October 5, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.
On the Saturday nearest to the Feast of the Holy Rosary on Oct. 7, members of parish Altar Rosary Societies in Burlington, Mercer and Ocean Counties gather each year to celebrate their devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and their ministry of love and service to their individual parishes.
PHOTO GALLERY: 20th Annual Regional Altar Rosary Mass
Such was the occasion Oct. 5 when women from 18 parishes gathered with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., for the 20th annual Regional Altar Rosary Mass in St. Gregory the Great Church, Hamilton Square.
The Rosarians’ began their morning by reciting the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, followed by Mass with Bishop O’Connell as principal celebrant and homilist.
In his homily, Bishop O’Connell reflected on the Wedding at Cana, the Gospel proclaimed during the Mass and the Blessed Mother’s significant role.
“They have no wine,” Bishop O’Connell said.
Though those were the words Mary spoke to Jesus in that Gospel, Bishop O’Connell said that “Mary speaks a truth about our lives, a truth that at some point we all experience.
“There comes a day for all of us when the wine gives out,” Bishop O’Connell said. “The glass is empty. The party is over. On that day life can seem empty and dry.”
More to come on this story.
Bishop O'Connell celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Regional Altar Rosary Mass Oct. 5 in St. Gregory the Great Church, Hamilton Square. With the Bishop are, from left, Deacon Joe Latini, who assisted during the Mass; Msgr. Dennis Apoldite, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish and episcopal vicar of Mercer County, and Father Michael Hall, pastor of St. Gregory the Great Parish, who were among the concelebrants. Mary Stadnyk photo
Shown is a close-up of an icon of Our Lady of the Rosary that was presented to Bishop O'Connell following Holy Communion. The icon was written by Kristina Sadley, an iconographer and member of St. Gregory the Great Parish. Mary Stadnyk photo
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On the Saturday nearest to the Feast of the Holy Rosary on Oct. 7, members of parish Altar Rosary Societies in Burlington, Mercer and Ocean Counties gather each year to celebrate their devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and their ministry of love and service to their individual parishes.
PHOTO GALLERY: 20th Annual Regional Altar Rosary Mass
Such was the occasion Oct. 5 when women from 18 parishes gathered with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., for the 20th annual Regional Altar Rosary Mass in St. Gregory the Great Church, Hamilton Square.
The Rosarians’ began their morning by reciting the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, followed by Mass with Bishop O’Connell as principal celebrant and homilist.
In his homily, Bishop O’Connell reflected on the Wedding at Cana, the Gospel proclaimed during the Mass and the Blessed Mother’s significant role.
“They have no wine,” Bishop O’Connell said.
Though those were the words Mary spoke to Jesus in that Gospel, Bishop O’Connell said that “Mary speaks a truth about our lives, a truth that at some point we all experience.
“There comes a day for all of us when the wine gives out,” Bishop O’Connell said. “The glass is empty. The party is over. On that day life can seem empty and dry.”
More to come on this story.
Bishop O'Connell celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Regional Altar Rosary Mass Oct. 5 in St. Gregory the Great Church, Hamilton Square. With the Bishop are, from left, Deacon Joe Latini, who assisted during the Mass; Msgr. Dennis Apoldite, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish and episcopal vicar of Mercer County, and Father Michael Hall, pastor of St. Gregory the Great Parish, who were among the concelebrants. Mary Stadnyk photo
Shown is a close-up of an icon of Our Lady of the Rosary that was presented to Bishop O'Connell following Holy Communion. The icon was written by Kristina Sadley, an iconographer and member of St. Gregory the Great Parish. Mary Stadnyk photo