Ray McCann
913-962-4329, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Legion of Mary is an international association of lay Catholics sanctioned by the Church who serve God under the banner of Mary by praying the rosary and practicing the works of mercy. Founded in 1921 by Frank Duff (in Ireland), it spread to the United States in 1931 and has been active within the St. Joseph parish since 1960. The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members. Membership in the Legion is comprised of two types: Active and Auxiliary. The Active members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. They meet once a week for prayer, planning and discussion in a family setting. Members are assigned in pairs to perform two hours of apostolic work during the week. The Auxiliary members are those members unable to participate in the meetings or perform the active service. Instead, they provide critical support through their daily prayers and the rosary.
The Legion of Mary is open to all practicing Catholics and strives to serve the parish, in essence, as an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor. Meetings are held every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph room located in the Church basement. Catholics 18 years or older are always welcome as guests. Enter through the South door or the glass door near the elevator.
Pilgrim Virgin Statue
The Legion of Mary owns a Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima for the purpose of traveling on visits from home to home. The Legion of Mary would like to offer any St. Joseph parishioner the opportunity of hosting the statue at your home. Please consider encouraging family prayer in your home with a visit from the Pilgrim Virgin Statue. If you would like to host the statue, please contact The Legion of Mary at (913) 962-4329 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to submit your name, address, and phone number under the subject Pilgrim Virgin Statue.
