Chaplain’s Corner – October – Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon

The Rosary

October is the month of the Rosary. You might be thinking, “I love the Rosary,” or you may be sighing as you say, “I cannot get through the Rosary without falling asleep.”

Some people are devoted to the Rosary, while others have not discovered its beauty. Wherever you are with the Rosary, it is totally okay. Whether you pray it every day, pray it only in times of trouble, or play hide and seek with it, it is all good.

The Rosary can be a great way to chat with Mary and meditate on the mysteries of faith. So, take some time this October to think about the place the Rosary has in your life.

Melissa McCoy

Melissa McCoy
Maryville Chaplain

October Notes

Mass is open to residents, families and friends. It is offered at 10 a.m. in the Chapel Sunday to Friday. Residents and families can also tune to Maryville channel 63 to participate from their rooms.
Liturgical color – Green for ordinary time
Oct. 1 – Memorial of St. Therese of Lisieux
Oct. 4 – Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi
Oct. 7 – Memorial of Our Lady of Rosary
Oct. 15 – Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus
Oct. 18 – Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist

Statue of St. Therese Lisieux
Credit: Mazur/catholicchurch.org.uk

St. Therese of Lisieux

St. Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897) was a French Carmelite who is venerated in modern times. She is known as the “Little Flower” in English and as “la petite Thérèse” in French.

St. Therese has been a highly influential model of sanctity for Catholics and others due to the simplicity and practicality of her approach to spiritual life. She is one of the most popular saints in the history of the Catholic Church.

St. Therese felt an early call to religious life and became a nun when she was 15 years old. She joined two of her older sisters in a cloistered Carmelite community. St. Therese died at the age of 24 from tuberculosis.

How to Pray the Rosary

Start on the crucifix, make the sign of the cross and pray the Apostles’ Creed
On the first large bead, pray the Our Father
Pray the Hail Mary on the following three small beads
On the chain before the next bead, pray the Glory Be

On the large bead, meditate on the first mystery and pray the Our Father
Pray the Hail Mary on each of the ten smaller beads
On the chain before the next decade, pray the Glory Be and the Fatima Prayer
Repeat each decade starting with Our Father until you reach the medal in the center
Finish by praying the Hail Holy Queen and closing prayer

Chaplain’s Corner – October