Marian Helper Fall 2015

2 M arian H elper • F all 2015 • marian.org Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception The Marians are a Congregation of nearly 500 priests and brothers in 20 countries a round the world. We support the Holy Father and embrace the official teachings of the Catholic Church in our special calling to: l Spread devotion to Mary a s the Immaculate Conception. l Offer our lives for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, especially the victims of war and disease. l Operate publishing apostolates and assist where the need is greatest in parishes, shrines, and missions. l Promote the Divine Mercy m essage and devotion. l Organize people of good will to work with and through us to bring Christ everywhere. Association of Marian Helpers — Join us! Marian Helpers a re men, women, dads, moms, grandparents, families, and even children who seek to do great good in the Church and the world. Established in 1945, the Association began as a small group of friends who believed in and supported the work of the Marians. Now some 1.5-million members strong, the Association is a spiritual benefit society that continues to prayerfully and finan- cially support the priests and brothers of the Congregation of Marian Fathers. In turn, as a Marian Helper, you share in the merits and spiritual benefits o f all the daily Masses, prayers, and good works of Marian priests and brothers all over the world just as if you were a member of our religious Congregation! Moreover, through our websites, books, newsletters, pamphlets, prayercards, and this very magazine, we give you the tools to grow in holiness. Together, we are a family in Christ! Together, let’s bring his mercy to a hurting world! Enroll yourself or others today. Visit marian.org/enrollments o r call (413) 298-1382. Deepen your commitment of prayer and support by joining a special group of Marian Helpers: l Thirteenth of the Month Club : marian.org/13th l Friends of Mercy: TheDivineMercy.org/friends l Holy Souls Sodality: PrayForSouls.org l or call (413) 298-1382. Arrange a special gift : l using stock, a gift through your will or trust, or a charitable gift annuity: marian.org/plannedgiving l to support a particular ministry or need: marian.org/give l to create a memorial or tribute: MemorialsOnEdenHill.org l or call (413) 298-1382. When making your will ... A sample form of bequest to the Marians is: I give and bequeath to the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M., Stockbridge, MA 01262, ____% of my adjusted gross estate (or $_______, or a specific asset) to be used for its religious and educational purposes. Marian Helpers Center Headquarters and publishing center for the Association of Marian Helpers. 1-800-462-7426 National Shrine of The Divine Mercy (413) 298-3931 For pilgrimages: (413) 298-1119 marian.org/shrine Mercy Apostolates Learn about our lay ministries. marian.org/ministries 1-866-895-3236 Evangelization Team Invite the Marians to speak at your parish. (413) 298-1349 [email protected] Hearts Afire: Parish-based Programs (HAPP) AllHeartsAfire.org 1-877-200-4277 Intercessory Prayerline Send us your prayer intentions. 1-800-804-3823 marian.org/prayerline Websites marian.org TheDivineMercy.org ShopMercy.org WHOWE ARE OTHERWAYS TO SUPPORT US Visit marian.org/social