LEGIO MARIAE
“Who is she that comes forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array?”
About The Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbour on a voluntary basis in about 170 countries.
Together at St Elphege’s, we strive to grow in faith, serve our neighbours, and live out the mission of the Church in a spirit of love, dedication, and joy. we are proud to continue this mission through our two active praesidia: The Senior and Junior Legions.
Meeting Times
- Senior Legion
- Day: Tuesdays
- Time: 1.30 pm
- Location: Wardroom St Elpheges Catholic Church
- Junior Legion
- Day: Tuesdays
- Time: 3.30 pm (Rosary at 4.10 pm)
- Location: Wardroom St Elpheges Catholic Church
Meet The Seniors: Our Lady Queen of Apostles
Established: 1970s (continuously active since then)
Eligibility: Open to adults 18 years and over who can attend weekly meetings and take part in legion work.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays at 1:30 pm in the Parish Hall.
What We Do:
Home-to-home visitation
Visiting the sick and housebound
Distribution of rosaries and miraculous medals
Supporting parish work as directed by the Parish Priest
Running the Junior praesidium
And other works of service and prayer
Meet The Juniors: Our Lady of Fatima
Established: 2010s
Eligibility: Open to all children aged 7+, of all abilities.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays at 3:30 pm in the Parish Hall (Rosary at 4:10 pm).
What We Do:
Knitting blankets for the elderly in hospital
Making mittens and hats for newborns in hospital
Actively participating in parish life (e.g., preparing and reading the Prayers of the Faithful at some children’s Masses, alter-serving, projector management etc)
Annual visits to local care homes
Building a spirit of prayer, service, and community from a young age
