Digital Marian Helper Spring_2018

Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception The Marians are a Congregation of nearly 500 priests and brothers i n 20 countries around 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 th e 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 th e Divine Mercy message and devotion. l Organize people of good will to work with and through us to bring Christ everywhere. Association of Marian Helpers — Join us! Established in 1944, 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 financially support the priests and brothers of the Congregation of Marian Fathers. Your enrollment means that, by a decree of the Holy See, you will now share in the graces that are extended to all our Marian Helpers. These graces include: l A daily Mass offered for all Marian Helpers. l A share in the prayers, good works, and merits of the Marian priests and brothers around the world. l A special Mass offered on feast days of our Savior and His Blessed Mother. l A monthly Mass on each First Friday and each First Saturday. l A Mass offered for deceased members o n All Souls’ Day. l The perpetual Novena to the Divine Mercy. 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 annuit y: 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 Stockbridge, Massachusetts 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 R ) AllHeartsAfire.org 1-844-551-3755 Intercessory Prayerline Send us your prayer intentions. 1-800-804-3823 marian.org/prayerline Websites marian.org TheDivineMercy.org ShopMercy.org OTHERWAYS TO SUPPORT US Visit marian.org/social W ho W e A re 2 M arian H elper  • S pring 2018  • marian.org