NEIGHBORHOOD
FAMILY ROSARIES
"Pray the Rosary every day in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary, in order to obtain peace for the world" and "Sacrifice yourselves for sinners"
- Our Lady of Fatima
Why Ave Maria?
Each time the name of the town is uttered, the words of St. Gabriel are recalled and the Hail Mary is begun. How could there be a better place to answer Our Lady’s call than the town named for her Annunciation?
Here, in the town dedicated to Our Blessed Mother from its very inception is the place we can build the epicenter of Marian devotion.
Together, through every Rosary, every Sacrifice, every Consecration, every First Saturday Devotion, we can send millions of rays of light and love to heaven. In return, mercy and blessings will be showered on Ave Maria and the world.
Ave Maria Catholic Church Parish Ministry
"I encourage you to participate in the Neighborhood Family Rosaries ministry of our parish. It is a beautiful way to honor our Blessed Mother and her Son, to protect our families and to evangelize our neighbors.”
--- Fr. David Vidal, Pastor, Ave Maria Catholic Church
Sunday, May 10th
9:30 AM
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Silverwood — Mailbox Area
3:00 PM
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Bellera — Front Gate
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Del Webb — The Amphitheatre
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Emerson — Corner Kentucky & Nevada
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Hampton Village East — Iron Horse & Hemmingway
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Piazza — Front of the Church
4:00 PM
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M.R. Reserve — Corner Chandler & Chesterfield
5:00 PM
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The National — Clubhouse
7:00 PM
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Hampton Village West — Ave Maria Blvd & Milano St
Wednesday, May 13th
7:00 PM
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Avalon — Front of Donahue Academy
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Coquina — Useppa & Beckton
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Maple Ridge SE — Clubhouse
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Maple Ridge West — Salerno & Milano
Three Pillars
The Foundation of
Neighborhood Family Rosaries
Console the Hearts of
Jesus and Mary
Accept God’s Divine Mercy
Fulfill the Request of Fatima
Make Reparation for Sins
Strengthen Faith Life
Pre-evangelize unbelievers in your neighborhood by building relationships.
Evangelize by sharing the truths of the Faith and your personal faith stories.
Invite others to the sacraments and to parish activities.
Build Catholic Community
Pray together
Practice works of mercy
Gather for fellowship, growth, and fun
Neighbors gathering to pray for Peace, Unity, and Love.
Together We Will:
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Be visible beacons of God's presence and love.
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Call down the protection and intercession of Our Blessed Mother.
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Unite and strengthen bonds of community
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Provide a witness and opportunity for evangelization.
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Claim our streets and neighborhoods for Christ.
A Response to the Call of Our Lady of Fatima in Ave Maria, Florida
Mary Revealed God’s Plan for Peace and the Salvation of Souls:
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Daily Rosary
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Prayer and sacrifice for the salvation of souls
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Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
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First Saturday devotion
Neighborhood Family Rosaries answers Mary’s call simply and powerfully!
Everyone in Ave Maria can welcome Our Lady into their home.
First Saturdays Devotion
The First Saturday devotion, given by Jesus and Mary, is an integral part of the Fatima message. Through this devotion we grow closer to Our Blessed Mother and console her wounded, Immaculate Heart. Practiced on the First Saturday of each month, this devotion makes reparation for sins, helps convert sinners, and is critical for peace in the world.
The Importance of the First Saturday Devotion
"Whether the world has war or peace depends on the practice of this devotion along with the consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary."
-Sr.Lucia (Fatima visionary), March 19, 1939
Why First Saturdays?
To make reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to save souls.
“Here, dear daughter, is the motive that led the Immaculate Heart of Mary to petition Me to ask for this small act of reparation. And, out of regard for her, to move My mercy to pardon those souls who have had the misfortune to offend her. As for you, seek endlessly, with your prayers and sacrifices, to move Me to mercy in regard to these poor souls.”
Jesus to Sr. Lucia, May 1930
Jesus went on to explain that the devotion makes reparation for the five ways that people offend and blaspheme against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Theses sins are:
1. Offences or blasphemies against the Immaculate Conception – its denial and/or ridicule
2. Blasphemies against her perpetual virginity
3. Blasphemies against her divine maternity, refusing to accept her as the Mother of God and mother of all mankind
4. Blasphemies of those who implant in children’s hearts indifference, contempt, and even hate against our Immaculate Mother
5. Insults directed against her sacred images –displays of indifference or ridicule, and the infliction of damage to them.
Some Fruits of the First Saturday Devotion
It instills in us a tender love for the Holy Sacraments of Confession and the Blessed Eucharist.
It nurtures a holy affection for the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Rosary.
Loving Mary more leads us to loving Jesus more.
Making reparation for sin saves souls.
Devotion to the Immaculate Heart cements the presence of the Holy Spirit within us and allows us to become beacons of Merciful Love to the world.
The Devotion unites us with the hearts of Jesus and Mary.
It sets our hearts on fire to spread the Joy of the Gospel to the world.
It is an excellent means to maintain us in the state of grace while immersed in our daily spiritual battles.
Four Simple Requirement's
One Intention: To Console The Heart of Mary
Communion
Receive Communion on the first Saturday of five consecutive months with the intention of making reparation to Our Lady.
Confession
Go to Confession 8 days before or after the First Saturday.
Rosary
Say the Rosary on the day, keeping in mind the joys and sorrows of Our Lady during her hidden life with Christ her Son.
Meditaton
Keep company with Our Lady by spending 15 minutes of meditation on one or more of then Mysteries of the Rosary.
The Promise
To all those who fulfill these requirements on five consecutive months, the Blessed Mother gave a great promise.
She told St. Lucia, "I promise to assist (them) at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation."
Devotion to the Immaculate Heart cements the presence of the Holy Spirit Within us and allows us to become beacons of Merciful Love to the world.
