Grand Marian Procession

Grand Marian Procession!

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Downtown Los Angeles

Dear Vincentians,
 
September 8 marks the Feast Day of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.   September also marks the anniversary of the founding of the city named in her honor, namely, El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Ángeles de Porciúncula – modern day Los Angeles. 
 
To celebrate both Our Lady's feast day and the city, County, and Archdiocese founded in her name, you and your fellow Vincentians are invited to the 2^nd Annual Grand Marian Procession, Mass, and Reception on Saturday, September 8, 2012.

Please be sure to:

Wear a white blouse or shirt with black skirt or pants

Wear your SVdP armband (you may order one from us for $5 each)

Also, be sure to bring your Conference's St. Vincent de Paul banner to carry during the procession.

 
The day's festivities include:
                

2:00 to 2:30 pm - Parking

Park at either the Cathedral (all-day parking is $5) and walk over to La Placita Church, or park near La Placita Church/Olvera Street

3:00 pm - Grand Marian Procession

Starting at Queen of Angels Parish (La Placita Church), located at 535 N. Main St., Los Angeles  9001, leading through the LA Civic Center and ending at The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

4:40 pm - Rosary 

in the Cathedral Plaza

5:00 pm - Grand Entry 

into the Cathedral Sanctuary

5:30 pm - Votive Mass 

in honor of Our Lady

6:45 pm - Reception 

in the Cathedral Plaza

Our participation in this procession is fitting, as we are in fact a Marian society, with Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception as our patroness.  Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, our founder, had a deep devotion to Mother Mary, which he imparted to the Society.  And, as providence would have it, Blessed Frédéric was called to his heavenly reward on September 8, 1853 - the feast of birth of Our Blessed Mother (and the day before his feast day).
     
Should you have any questions, please give me a call at 323/226-1757, or e-mail me at sanman@svdpla.org.  I look forward to seeing you on September 8 and walking with you!

Yours in St. Vincent de Paul and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal,

Manuel A. Sánchez
San Pedro District Vincentian Services Coord.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul