Marian Helper Winter 2015-2016

2 M arian H elper • W inter 2015-16 • marian.org Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception The Marians are a congregation of nearly 500 priests and brothers in 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 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 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! Marian Helpers are 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 financially support the priests and brothers of the congrega- tion 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, an d 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. Visi t marian.org/enrollments o r call 1-800-462-7426. 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 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) 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