The Legion Of Mary

The Legion Of Mary is a worldwide organization, living and fulfilling the ideals of the decree on the lay apostolate. Subjectively it is concerned with the spiritual formation of its members through prayer and action under ecclesiastical guidance.

Its mission is to be at the disposal of the Parish Priest for all forms of evangelization and pastoral care, so as to bring all people to Christ through Mary.

The Praesidium (group) in the Parish, Our Lady Queen Of Peace, meets every Tuesday in the Presbytery Library, at 7.30 p.m. There are five active members and over seventy auxiliary members. We visit the sick at home and in hospital, and the housebound. We lead the Rosary each weekday in the church. In October the Pilgrim statue of Our Lady is brought to the sick and the Rosary is said with them. Children are also introduced to the Rosary. We attend pilgrimages and retreats and we have special Masses offered for our deceased members.

Membership is open to both men and women over the age of eighteen, and new members are always welcome.

As a confirmed Catholic you have been given gifts by the Holy Spirit. You have a choice either to hide those gifts or seek them. We are all called to share our gifts and talents. Come and join your efforts with Mary.

You are invited to attend meetings and find out more, without any obligation.

There is also a Junior Legion of Mary for young people from 9 to 17 years of age. Meetings are held on Thursday evenings in the Presbytery at 6.00pm. New members are always welcome.