October has traditionally been considered the month of the Rosary. October 7 is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. This prayer celebration focuses on the Mysteries of the Rosary. You may want to emphasize to participants that although the Rosary is an intercessory form of prayer wherein Mary intercedes on our behalf, we recall through these mysteries the story of our salvation in Jesus Christ. We pray with Mary and the whole Church that the work of salvation will continue.


"Mary’s Trust in God" – Prayer Celebration Notes

Focus		Understanding Mary’s trust in God
Materials Needed		Prayer table with Bible and candle, and music
Reading		Luke 1:26-45, 56
Music		"I Say 'Yes,' Lord/ Digo 'Sí,' Señor," Blest Are We Music CD 6; Mary's Song," Millie Rieth (OCP Publications)
Preparation		Read Luke 1:26-45, 56 aloud and ask how Mary showed she trusted God. (She accepted God’s will for her.) Ask for practical examples from their lives. Assign the roles of the narrator, God, Mary, Elizabeth, Gabriel, and Zechariah for the dramatic reading. Allow participants time to rehearse before the prayer celebration. Photocopy or print out the liturgy page. You could be the leader.
Adaptation		Expand the dramatic reading by having participants use costumes and props.
Additional Materials		"I Say 'Yes,' Lord/ Digo 'Sí,' Señor" Blest Are We Music CD 6 Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36657-3 Blest Are We Song Book Words and melody for children; contains music for levels 1-8 ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36617-4 Blest Are We Accompaniment Book Contains accompaniment music for levels 1-8 ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36618-2