Our Lady of Lourds is celebrating it’s Centennial this year.  The celebration began with a Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on Feb 11.

As part of the Centennial Celebration a Family Picnic was held on May 16, with one of the activities being the Living Rosary.  We utilized the NH State Council’s wooden rosary which is an impressive tool.  We coordinated pick-up the rosary from Michael Pitaro in Bedford, and the rosary has been transferred to the new State Chairman, Jason Hamann.

The Family that Prays Together, Stays Together”; and in this case it was not just the parish family, but individual families within the parish. 

The Living Rosary was performed with a group of over 40 parishioners of all ages, which allowed for just about one bead per person.  One of the Knights led the rosary, assisting as needed at each bead with printed copies of the applicable prayers; or leading the prayer when one of the younger kids got ‘stage freight’ on their turn.  Other Knights at the picnic were busy cooking and the St Josephs’ Sluggers were participating in a softball scrimmage.

Copies of “How to Pray the Rosary” were available for those interested.

Many had heard of a living Rosary but had never participated in one.  Many of the older parishioners commented that it was a delight to see and hear the kids leading their respective prayer.  Everyone appreciated it.

Photos are attached.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jay Schaefer, Lecturer
Council 11606