Casa Miani : Augusta & Piera" Community started the novena mass in celebration of the Solemnity of Mary Mother of the Orphans and needy children yesterday September 18 it will last until Sept.26. The novena starts @ 5;30 in the afternoon, the celebration of the feast day will be on Saturday Sept. 27.

PRAYER TO MARY, MOTHER OF ALL CHILDREN especially THE NEEDY ORPHAN

Hail Mary, Source of life and joy, Morning Star of hope in our earthly journey, you are our loving Mother, given to us by Jesus on the Cross, Through you we receive new life in Christ, we grow up as children of God, guided with your maternal concern on the way toward peace, love and prosperity. We entrusts to your tender care all our children; help them to grow, as Jesus did, in age grace and wisdom; keep them sound in mind and body.mold in them a pure,joyful,generous and courageous heart

Hail Mary, Mother of mercy, turn your eyes toward the little ones in need of care and love, defend their innocence from every abuse, exploitation, and maltreatment; protect the orphan and street children, may they enjoy a secure shelter, welcoming family, and unselfish concern respectful of their dignity as persons and careful about their human, civic and Christian improvement.

Hail Mary, Mother of graces, and liberation force, your maternal intercession led St. Jerome Emiliani free from the chains of sin, and led him to conversion and holiness, through a loving service to the poor and orphan; help us to experience sincere conversion, and to love Jesus present in the poor. Amen