May has traditionally been observed as a month dedicated to Mary, Mother of God. It is also the month in which we celebrate our earthly mothers. Please join the Faith Formation and Respect Life Ministries in a Mother’s Day May Crowning to honor the Blessed Mother and to pray for all mothers. It can be a difficult holiday for many, including those struggling with infertility, those who have lost children, those who are facing an unexpected pregnancy, and those who have lost their own mothers. Flowers will be available before and after Mass for family members to write a prayer intention on an attached tag. After Mass, (weather permitting) we will process to Our Lady to submit the Mary Garden to present our flowers offerings. The different flower colors signify: Yellow=waiting to conceive or adopt, Pink=pregnancy, Red=recent birth or adoption, White=loss of a child. We will leave this colorful bouquet outside for the week to serve as a visual reminder of the powerful intercession and love of Mary, Our Mother. Please join us for this event and a special time of prayer to celebrate all mothers and our Blessed Mother, Mary.