ARGENTINA, Rawson, by Verónica Presas •
The Schoenstatt Family of Tierra de la Promesa [Promised Land] Shrine, Rawson, Chubut is working intensely both spiritually and materially for the Crowning of the Blessed Mother as Queen of the Families on 12 December, Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas.
The novena in preparation for the Crowning began on 3 December, in the Shrine as well as in homes. The Family is participating in the decoration of the Shrine, the grounds, and invitations were extended to the communities in the cities of Rawson, Trelew and Madryn, areas near this Shrine.
Visit of Fr. Javier Arteaga, President of the Schoenstatt National Council in Argentina
As of 10 December, Fr. Javier Arteaga, who will concelebrate the Mass with the Auxiliary Bishop of Comodora Rivadavia, Fernado Martín Croxatto, will accompany the family.
Program for celebration:
11/12
10:00 p.m. – Crowning Vigil
12/12
4:00 p.m. Gathering of Rosary Campaign pilgrims
– Prayer of Holy Rosary
5:00 p.m. – Mass and Mary’s Crowning
– Blessing of pregnant women and children
– Consecration of Families
7:00 p.m. – Family celebration on the grounds of the Shrine
Original: Spanish. Translation: Celina M. Garza, San Antonio, TX USA – Edited: Melissa Peña-Janknegt, Elgin, TX USA
