Posted on May 16, 2026 View all news
The month of May has long been dedicated in a special way to the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom the Church honors as our Mother and Queen. In giving us His Mother from the Cross, Our Lord entrusted us not to an idea, but to a person—to one who intercedes, guides, and draws us ever closer to her Son. May is therefore not merely a time for sentiment, but for renewed devotion: a time to deepen our love for Our Lady through prayer, sacrifice, and imitation of her virtues.
In this spirit, we will celebrate our May Crowning on May 10, following the 9:00 a.m. Mass at Old St. Mary’s, as well as after both Masses at Sacred Heart. This beautiful tradition reminds us that Mary is truly our Queen—not by earthly power, but by her humility and perfect obedience to the will of God. When we crown her image, we are also called to “crown” her in our own lives, placing her in a position of honor within our homes and hearts. I encourage all of our parishioners to be present for this fitting tribute and to renew their personal devotion to Our Lady during this month.
May is also a time of great joy for our parish as we congratulate our First Communicants. These young members of our community received Our Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist for the first time. This is not simply a milestone, but the beginning of a deeper lifelong relationship with Christ. Their innocence and faith should be a powerful reminder to all of us of the reverence, gratitude, and love with which we ought to approach the altar. Let us pray for them, that they may remain faithful and grow in holiness, and let their example call us to examine our own dispositions when we receive Holy Communion.
Finally, we look ahead to the great Feast of the Ascension on May 14. Forty days after the Resurrection, Our Lord ascends into Heaven, not to abandon us, but to prepare a place for us. He draws our hearts upward, reminding us that our true home is not here below. A Sung Mass will be offered at Old St. Mary’s at 6:30 p.m. on this holy day, and I encourage all to make every effort to attend and to honor this profound mystery of our faith.
May Our Lady, Queen of Heaven, lead us ever more closely to her Son.
