(Photo courtesy of Maria Maria)
PRESS RELEASE: September 24, 2007 Los Angeles
BISHOP SOLIS TO CELEBRATE MASS AT
RGJM’S 24TH ANNUAL ROSARY CRUSADE
Bishop Oscar A. Solis, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, will be the principal celebrant of the holy mass at the 24th Annual Rosary Crusade sponsored by the Rosary Groups for Jesus and Mary of San Fernando Valley and Simi Valley that will be held on October 7, 2007, at St. Catherine of Siena Church located at 18115 Sherman Way, Reseda, California. The theme of the Rosary Crusade is: Mary, Model of Faith and Hope.
The celebration will start at 3:00 p.m. with the staging of the Living Rosary. The “living rosary” is one of the focal points of the yearly celebration since October 1, 1995, when the 185-foot long rosary was donated to RGJM by a Panorama City rosary group member. It is called “living rosary” because each bead of the rosary is held by RGJM members who participate in praying the rosary.
According to RGJM’s President, Aurora La Madrid, the holy mass will follow immediately, during which time, the incoming officers and directors of RGJM for the next two years, would be inducted into office by Rev. Fr. Albert H. Avenido, RGJM Spiritual Director.
A procession inside the church premises will follow and a reception and fellowship will be held at the auditorium. . This year’s celebration is hosted by the Mother of Divine Grace Rosary Group and the Our Lady of All Nations Rosary Group, both from Reseda, and coordinated by Terry Mate and Winnie Lagman, respectively.
by Mar Hermosura