The prayer evening begins with exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by the rosary. The first decade will be led by the presiding priest followed by decades led by the congregation members. The speakers will then give a talk at the conclusion of the rosary.
Here is a brief summary of the speakers and their topics:
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Friday, Nov. 30: The Annunciation, Father James Dennis O'Shea;
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Saturday, Dec. 1: The Visitation, Father John Sullivan, OFM;
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Sunday, Dec. 2: The Nativity of Christ, Father Peter Harman;
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Monday, Dec. 3: The Wedding at Cana, Father Albert F. Allen;
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Tuesday, Dec. 4: The Passion and Crucifixion, Father B. Thomas Donovan;
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Wednesday, Dec. 5: Mary, Mother of God, Father R. Dean Probst;
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Thursday, Dec. 6: Mary's Faith, Hope and Love, Father Jeffery Grant;
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Friday, Dec. 7: Mary Most Chaste, Deacon Al Laabs;
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Saturday, Dec. 8: The Immaculate Conception Feast Day and Benediction, Father Joseph Ring.
For more information, call Dr. Mack at the Marian Center, (217) 744-3610 or Emma Brandon at (217) 529-2617.