The Schoenstatt Shrine community walked its May Pilgrimage themed “Mary with St Joseph sanctify our family!” on Sunday, 23 May.
Schoenstatt Movement WA Family Branch Leader Philomena Theseira said they were “blessed with clear weather in the afternoon to have our annual May Pilgrimage to honour our Blessed Mother at the Schoenstatt Shrine in Mt Richon, with 135 people attending”.
Armadale Parish Priest Father Mark Baumgarten led the Rosary Procession along with other people leading each decade of the rosary.
The procession was followed with a reflection with hymns to Mary, PMA coordinators Recommissioning, and Benediction followed by refreshments.
“Our theme for the day was ‘Mary with St Joseph sanctify our Family!’. Beautiful reflections about St Joseph, Mary and the Holy Family were also read along with lovely hymns lead by two young ladies, a guitarist, and an organist. Many people also brought flowers for our Blessed Mother,” Philomena said.
Thirteen new coordinators were commissioned into the Pilgrim Mother Apostolate from various parishes, as well as many others being recommissioned to go out with their Pilgrim Mother Shrines to share with their circles. Fr Mark blessed all the Shrines. He then followed this with Benediction and a blessing for all.
Afternoon tea was held down at Emilie House during which the skies opened and the rain came pouring down.
“Everyone was very happy that the afternoon programme was able to happen without any problems and felt truly blessed to be there,” Philomena expressed.