Altar & Rosary

This specially designed and hand-painted issue of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima was given to the people of Our Lady of the Plains Parish from The Altar and Rosary Society. the Statue was presented to the congregation in a special blessing ceremony on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2018. the statue was blessed by Pastor, Father John Green.
The statue of Our Lady of Fatima is to remind us to honor Mary’s Immaculate Heart and to pray the rosary to ask for her protection and guidance as we make our journey in this life toward eternity in Jesus Christ.
The statue is designated as a “pilgrim” status since it is meant to travel from place to place. It is intended to be taken into our homes and used as a reminder to pray daily. Since it’s introduction the statue has been welcomed into the homes of at least a half dozen families.

The requirements for taking the status home are threefold.

First: An adult Parishioner makes the arrangements with a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and assumes responsibility for the statue while in their possession.

Second: The statue is taken for a period of seven days and is to be placed in a special prominent place in the home.

Third: The Family or individual promises to pray the rosary every day for the seven days.

” When Mary holds you up, you will no fail: when she protects you, you need not fear: when she leads you, you will not tire yourself: when she is favorable to you, you will arrive at the harbor of safety”
– St. Bernard

To Prepare ourselves during the liturgical time of Lent, the Altar & Rosary Society and the Knight of Columbus prepare meals, which allows for a moment of fraternity. Soon after, we begin an ancient practice of the Church known as, the Stations of the Cross. Do not miss the opportunity to meditate with our parish community and the entire Church, the Passion of Our Lord, so that we may glory in his Resurrection!

Each year, the Altar & Rosary Society organize a toy shop, which provides toys to families in need around our area. Each year many families are helped through the donations everyone makes. And here too the words of Christ are echoed through the mouth of St. Paul, “It is better to give than to receive,” (Acts 20:35).

Back to School Shop is an activity of Our Lady of the Plains that offers a new backpack with school supplies to each school aged child to families in need. In spite of the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020, many families were helped through this parish activity. We hope to continue to serve those in most around us, through which the message of the Good News is also proclaim!

Beginning in 2015 Our Lady of the Plains Altar and Rosary Society has sponsored the annual rosary rally.
The purpose of the rosary rally is to show God and His Blessed Mather our love and veneration. We come together to commemorate the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, Portugal. We come to pray the rosary to honor her Immaculate Heart and through her honor our Lord Jesus Christ. Through the most Holy Rosary, we ask Our Lord and Our Lady for the conversion of America, to stop the waves of sacrilege, blasphemy and anti-religious hatred within our society.
The Rosary Rally is held each year at noon on the Saturday in October that is closest to October 13th. The rally is held in conjunction with America Needs Fatima and unites with over 20000 rallies across America. The rally consists of a procession, song, The Angelus, Intentions, recitation of the Holy Rosary, Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Divine Praises and the Prayer of consecration.
The Rosary is a Beautiful and powerful event. Beautiful because the blessed virgin Mary is at its center and powerful because of her Holy Rosary.