Summer Newsletter 2015

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The World Apostolate of Fatima,
Manchester Diocesan Division, Inc.
P.O. Box 6432, Manchester, NH. 03108
President's E-mail: carolyn.scanlon@comcast.net
National Web site: www.wafusa.org
Go to Apostolate-Events and scroll down to Division Events
Summer News Letter 2015
The Annual Diocesan Council Meeting was held May 2, 2015. Elected to the World Apostolate of Fatima (W.A.F),
Board of Trustees (B.O.T), for a three year term till 2018, was Carolyn Scanlon, Liliana MacKenzie and Ina Castagna.
President, Carolyn Scanlon appointed Claire Purple to serve out the two year term for Marjorie Merrell who stepped down
from the B.O.T. The Board elected W.A.F officers, President: Carolyn Scanlon, Vice President: Joanne Fuller, Secretary:
open position, Treasurer: Liliana MacKenzie for a one year term till 2016. Congratulations to all and may this next terms
be as fruitful for Our Lady. Elected Delegate to the September 17-20-2015, Annual WAF National Conference in
Washington New Jersey was WAF member, Linda Worden who will travel with the WAF President and any other
member who wishes to drive down to NJ. for the 4 day week end convention.
Members have been busy through the month of May and June 2015 with prayer cells, First Saturday Rosary Devotion
and also working with pastors to book the National Pilgrim Virgin Statue to tour New Hampshire in July 7-27-2017 (the
Centennial year of the Apparitions of Fatima). Bill Sockey the custodian for the National Pilgrim Virgin Statue tour and
members of the Manchester Diocesan Division, Inc. NH. B.O.T and Rep’s will work to help pass out commitment blue
cards, pens and help people with the materials on the tables at all booked parishes. St’s Mary & St Joseph Parish in Salem,
NH presented a Crowning of Mary and Rosary Holy Hour with the Fatima Home Visitation Statue present, on May 13th
2015, see pictures below.
The B.O.T meeting on June 13th 2015 will have W.A.F member working to spread the message of Fatima, listening to
committee reports also begin to set up our next Annual Fatima Celebration for October 24, 2015, when we get together
with other Marian groups at St Mary Church, New Market, NH. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament,
Rosary procession, Brown Scapular installation, presentation of new member pins, and during fellowship refreshments
will be available.
Member are welcome to attend a talk, June 24, 2015 and view the D.V.D, ” Miracle of the Sun” which will be held at
St John the Evangelist Parish (activity center), 72 So. Main Street, Concord, NH.
Next B.O.T meeting is September 12, 2015 10:00am to 1:00pm in room #1 Gabriel House St Michael Parish, Exeter,
NH. 03833. The board will finalize of the planning for the October Celebration of the “Miracle of the Sun” to be held in
October 2015.
Respectfully submitted:
Carolyn Scanlon, President
World Apostolate of Fatima
Manchester Diocesan Division, Inc.
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“To Jesus through Mary”
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To Learn, Live, & Spread the Message of Fatima
Over 150 people attended St’s Mary & Joseph
Parish, Salem, NH on May 13, 2015 to celebrate
the ‘Feast of Our Lady of Fatima’. The children
participated in a Marian Mass, Crowning,
Exposition, Fatima Story, Rosary and
Benediction.
Children’s play at Our Lady of Fatima Mass
Francisco, Lucia and Jacinta
Crowning of Our Lady
Angel of Peace appearing to the seers
Calendar of Events 2015
July 2015
August 2015
July 3&4 1st Friday-Saturday Devotions
Aug. 1st&21St Friday-Saturday Devotions
September 2015
Fall Newsletter
Sept.4&5 1st Friday-Saturday Devotion
Sept 12th Board of Trustee Meeting
St Michael Parish
9 Lincoln St. Exeter, NH 03833
10:00am -1:00pm rm. #1
National Convention Sept. 17-20-2015
Washington NJ.
October 2015
November 2015
December 2015
Nov. 7&8 1st Friday-Saturday Devotions
Winter Newsletter
Nov 14th BOT meeting Christmas Social
St Michael Parish, Exeter, NH. 03833
9 Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH. 03833
10:00am -1:00pm, Room #1
Dec. 5&6 1st Friday-Saturday Devotions
Oct. 3&4 1st Friday-Saturday Devotions
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Oct. 24 Celebration of Miracle of the Sun
(Guest Speaker)
St Mary Church
182 Main Street, New Market, NH. 03857
10:00am to 2:00pm
Celebrating 100 years!
The National Pilgrim Virgin Statue Tour will take place in New Hampshire July 7th-27th 2017. Interested
Pastors within the Dioceses of Manchester, NH may contact Carolyn Scanlon to book a date and time for
this “Centennial Pilgrim Virgin Statue Tour” to visit their parish.
A Gift of One Million Names!
As a gift to Our Lady honoring 100 years since her appearance at Fatima, the National World Apostolate
of Fatima will be presenting a list of people who are participating in “The First Saturday Devotion”. The
goal is to collect one million names to be sent to Fatima, Portugal in 2017. Please let us know if you are
participating and have not already submitted your name.
Carolyn Scanlon, President
World Apostolate of Fatima
Manchester Diocesan, Division, Inc.
E-mail: carolyn.scanlon@comcast.net
Website: www.Bluearmy.com
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