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NewsMay 3, 2009

The celebration of Mary is a school tradition for St. Vincent de Paul High School students in Perryville, Mo. Rain caused the May 3 event to be moved to St. Vincent de Paul Church from the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

The May Court stands in front of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Perryville, Mo. for the May Procession Mass.
The May Court stands in front of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Perryville, Mo. for the May Procession Mass.
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Recent first communicants enter the church for the May Procession Mass.
Recent first communicants enter the church for the May Procession Mass.
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The Rev. Henry Grodecki blesses the congregants with holy water.
The Rev. Henry Grodecki blesses the congregants with holy water.
Recent first communicants place roses in front of the statue of Mary.
Recent first communicants place roses in front of the statue of Mary.
St. Vincent de Paul High School senior Sarah DeWilde places a crown of flowers on a statue of Mary as her escort, Joel Fischer, watches during the May Procession Mass.
St. Vincent de Paul High School senior Sarah DeWilde places a crown of flowers on a statue of Mary as her escort, Joel Fischer, watches during the May Procession Mass.
The Rev. Henry Grodecki delivers the homily.
The Rev. Henry Grodecki delivers the homily.
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The celebration of Mary is a school tradition for St. Vincent de Paul High School students in Perryville, Mo. Rain caused the May 3 event to be moved to St. Vincent de Paul Church from the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

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