Mary Statue Home Visit
marystatue@stjoans.org
Since May 2024, parishioners will have the wonderful opportunity to sign up to host the traveling statue of Mary (Our Lady of Fatima) in your home. The sign-up sheet is located in the Church’s Gathering/Cry Room. Those who are interested simply sign up for a one-week time slot (Sunday to Sunday). While the statue visits your home, you are encouraged to pray and say the rosary daily with her. By hosting the Blessed Mother statue in your home, you may receive abundant graces from her visit. Our Lady, through the rosary, always brings us closer to her son, Jesus Christ.
What is involved with a Mary Statue home visit?
- You create a special place in your home for the statue.
- Place a decorative table cover, candles or vigil light, flowers and other desired objects to create a special area for the Blessed Mother.
- Bring the Blessed Mother (as symbolized by the Our Lady of Fatima statue) into your home with love and reverence.
- The statue is placed at her shrine that you’ve created for the week.
- Family and friends gather around their heavenly Mother and pray.
What is included?
- The statue is housed in a rolling travel case that is padded for her protection
- A guidebook with suggested prayers to follow during her visit
- A rosary (to use in case you don’t have your own)
Timing
Sign-up on the sign-up sheet. When it is your week, you simply pick up the Mary Statue in its rolling travel case at 11 am (on Sunday) from the Church Gathering/Cry Room. You will host the statue at your house until the following Sunday. It needs to be returned to the Gathering/Cry Room no later than 10:30 am the following Sunday so that the next parishioner can pick it up for their turn.
Questions
Email: marystatue@stjoans.org
Testimonials
“When our family welcomed Our Lady’s statue into our home, it reminded us all of her constant love and motherly protection. As we prayed the Rosary each night, we experienced peace and a greater awareness of her presence. We are so grateful for the opportunity to have had this beautiful statue in our home!” -The Zimak Family
“We enjoyed hosting the Mary statue immensely. There was such a feeling of warmth in our home just having the statue present. We played hymns, and prayed nightly, asking Mary to continue to Bless our home.” -Nick Falgiano
“It was a special time to have the Mary statue in our home.” -Kathy
“Thank you for our parish’s continued devotion to the Blessed Mother. I have always had a special connection with Our Lady and that connection has now extended to the family I created with my husband, Artie. Our love for Our Lady and her returned love is endless. She is the recipient of countless prayers and never fails to make her presence known in our lives. When we had the opportunity to host Mother Mary we were beyond excited! We created a special place next to our own grotto that we had made while my husband was deployed to New Mexico a few years ago. Each time we pass our Mother, we touch her praying hands and offer a quick prayer for someone or a situation that needs healing. When we brought home the statue, we felt compelled to surround her with pictures of the people we love in this world as well as those that have gone before us. We prayed that she would help those individuals with all of their needs and prayers. Our Lady always keeps us safe and in her canopy of love and peace. She is an endless source of joy and happiness in our lives. We hope more people will join in honoring her and welcoming her into their homes. Thank you again for this opportunity!” -The Rabenhorst Family
