St. Pius X Church
348 Dudley Road | Edgewood, KY | 41017-2609 | 859-341-4900

 

 

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Attention All PSR students, families & teachers!!!
PSR Closing Night - Monday May 20^th

Mass  7pm
Awards 7:30pm
Followed by Ice Cream Social in Milligan Hall

 

May - The Month of Mary
The month of May has traditionally been dedicated to Mary in many cultures.  May is considered the season of the beginning of new life. Mary and the month of May were greeted, welcomed and celebrated on specific days in May.  Later, the entire month of May became the month of Mary.  A Catholic tradition that became popular in the United States is a MAY CROWNING which occurs during the month of May every year. It is a special way we honor Our Blessed Mother. A statue or likeness of Mary is ceremonially crowned and honored with a wreath of blossoms. The ceremony usually takes place in the context of parish devotion outside of the liturgy. The crown of blossoms signifies she is Queen of Heaven and the Mother of God.  It also indicates Mary's virtues, virtues that are to be imitated by the faithful.

 

Ways to Celebrate Mary's Month
The important thing is that Mary be honored in a special way. There are many ways to celebrate our devotion to Mary. One way is a daily recitation of the rosary. Another widespread celebration during the month of May is to set up a small Marian altar in your home. You could also pray other Marian prayers such as the Hail, Holy Queen and the Memorare and by singing Marian hymns such as "Immaculate Mary" and the "Regina Caeli."  The best way to honor Mary is to obey her Son. It's interesting that Mary's last recorded words in Scripture are, "Do whatever he tells you," (Jn 2:5) which were her instructions to the wedding servers at Cana. These apply to us as well. What Mary desires more than anything else is that all people find salvation in her Son, Jesus Christ. Therefore, when we listen to her Son and obey him, this pleases Mary.

 

Want to know what is happening at SPX?
The parish calendar lists activities scheduled for our parish!

 

In the event of an emergency requiring a priest after normal office hours,
please call 341-4900 and enter extension 124 or 134.  This will connect you directly to the rectory. 

 

 

Menu photos copyright Joe Harrison. Used with author's permission.