The Blue Army originated in 1917 in Fatima, Portugal, after the apparition
of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, to three shepherd children who were
asked to tell the world to recite the rosary daily with special prayers.
There are groups that meet in Longmont. Find out more by calling Dorothy
Sanchez (303-485-6127).
Lay Carmelites
The Lay Carmelite Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel
(Third Order) is a lay association whose members organize their lives
of love, prayer, and service according to the spirit and direction
of the Carmelite Order. The Third Order Carmelites of St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church is a lay association whose members, Marian
in devotion, are called to a life of prayer, community and ministry
according to the spirit and direction of the Carmelite order. Members
benefit from a rich heritage of Carmelite saints and a proven pathway
to the presence of God. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of
each month in the St. Catherine of Siena Conference Room. For questions
or more information please contact: Diane Moore, Community Director,
at 303-651-0989, diannamoore141@msn.com.
Meetings are the second Saturday of each month in the St. Catherine
of Siena Conference Room. |
Legion
of Mary
The Legion of Mary is a 75 year old apostolate whose members, with
the sanction of the Church and under the leadership of Mary Immaculate,
have formed themselves for personal sanctification, spread of devotion
to Mary, and the performance of works to serve others. Activities
include visiting the sick and elderly, practices of religious devotion,
evangelizing the unchurched, and actively encouraging participation
at Mass and in religious education. The Legion of Mary is in its 50th
year at St. John's. Meetings are every Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM
in the Church Cry Room. You may call Julie Auger (303-485-9057) or
to learn more.
The St. Anne's Mission Rosary Guild is a part of the national organization
that makes and supplies mission rosaries (free of charge) where needed
in the world. The group also makes rosaries that are sold at St. John's
Gift Shop - the proceeds helping to pay for supplies and postage of
rosaries to the missions or to other appeals for rosaries. The Guild
meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 12:45 PM in Benedict Hall.
For more information, contact Helen Rayl (303-776-8518).. |