
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. ​
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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
March 8
3:00 PM, Delwebb – Plymouth Gate
3:00 PM, Piazza – Front of the Church
3:00 PM, Hampton Village East – Iron Horse & Hemmingway
4:00 PM, Hampton Village West – – Ave Maria Blvd & Milano St
4:00 PM, Maple Ridge - Reserves
5:00PM, The National Clubhouse
March 13
6:00 PM, Silverwood, mailboxes
7:00PM, Maple Ridge, Clubhouse
7:00 PM, Avalon – Front of Donahue Academy
7:00 PM, Coquina – Useppa & Beckton
March 15
3:00 PM, Emerson at the Green
3:00 PM, 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
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Neighborhood Family Rosaries answers Mary’s call simply and powerfully!
Everyone in Ave Maria can welcome Our Lady into their home.
GUARDIANS OF OUR LADY
Purpose:
Encourage families in your neighborhood to pray the Rosary together daily for a week in their home, thus, fulfilling the threefold request of Our Lady to the children at Fatima:
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Return to God
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Make reparation for sins
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Pray the Rosary for peace. The hope is to build friendships in each neighborhood, evangelize nominal Catholics, and build a shield of protection around our families and town.
Procedure:
The idea is for a group of 8-10 families in a neighborhood to be circulating the statue continuously throughout the year. As time progresses, another statue may need to be added as you and your group invite new families to host the statue. The ultimate goal, is to evangelize in your neighborhood and involve more families in praying the Rosary together.
1. You and your family may want to host the statue for the first week.
a. Prepare a place of honor in your home for the statue.
b. Register your contact info on the website: www.neighborhoodfamilyrosaries.com
c. Follow the prayers on the sheet provided.
2. Bring the statue to a neighboring family for their week.
a. Register them (or have them register) on the website: www.nfr-avemaria.com
b. Review the procedure and prayers with them.
c. Ask if they have someone in mind who might be interested in being the next host family. Have the current family bring the statue to the next family. Once the statue is delivered to a new family, call and thank them, review the procedures and answer any questions.
d. If the current host family cannot find a family to host the statue for a week, you should refer to your master list of names.
3. Consider planning a potluck dinner several times a year for families in your neighborhood to help foster a spirit of community and evangelization.
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Questions: info@nfr-avemaria.com