Throughout the month of October families will have the chance to have the pilgrim Virgin statue of Our Lady of Fatima visit them in their homes. The Pilgrim Virgin Home Visitation is a way for a family to respond to the requests made by Our Lady of Fatima which is threefold: 1) to return to God, turn away from sin and obey the Ten Commandments of God; 2) Pray the Rosary every day for peace; and 3) make reparation for one's sins and those of others by some form of penance or sacrifice. Upon the request of a family, the Pilgrim Virgin statue is brought to the home of the family by members of the Legion of Mary on a scheduled visit. The statue remains in the family's home for the duration of their request. Two days prior to the home visit, a Legion of Mary member contacts the family to confirm the visitation. The family is asked to set up a little home shrine where the Pilgrim Virgin Statue will be placed. A table covering, candles, flowers should be placed. With the Pilgrim Virgin Statue in placed, those present gather at the shrine and recite the Welcoming Prayers of the Pilgrim Virgin Home Visitation Program. The family is free to invite friends and neighbors to welcome Mary upon her arrival and have them join them in prayer each day the statue is in their home. During this time, the family recites the Rosary each day and offers prayer intentions, petitions, and gratitude to Mary. Two days prior to the statue’s departure, a Legion member calls to discuss the time that the statue will be picked up. Upon the statue’s departure, Legion members join the family in reciting the Farewell Prayers of the Pilgrim Virgin Home Visitation Program. A Home Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary may be requested but not required. The Enthronement is a ceremony during which blessed images of the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart are enthroned, that is, put in a place of honor. By the enthronement the family recognizes the Lord’s authority as their Sovereign King and the Lady’s Queenship over them. Families who wish to have the Pilgrim Virgin Statue visit their homes may sign up at https://stjosephofcupertino2.flocknote.com/signup/137725. Questions may be directed to Rosel Jarvis at [email protected].