| Since medieval times, the Church has combined the month of May
with various religious devotions to Mary. May Crownings became popular in the USA prior to the
Council of Vatican II.
At St. Mary's,
each May a Statue of Mary is decorated with a wreath of blossoms to honor Mary's virtues.
Our ceremony starts with songs being sung during a procession from the main Church
to the Grotto at St.
Mary's School.
The procession is led by our Parish Priests, the Knights
of Columbus, Legionaires
of Mary,
singers from the Schola Cantorum, and members of the Church, including our
First Communicants. At the grotto, one of the First Communicants places the
wreath on Mary's head..
A reception follows in St. Angela Hall. All Parishioners,
visitors, and residents of Aiken are welcome and encouraged to participate
in
the May Procession. |
