In honor of the feast day on Oct. 7, Our Lady of the Rosary, Guardian Angel School in Oran had a rosary balloon liftoff. Helium balloons were tied together into the shape of rosary beads. The balloons were carried outside to the school playground by teachers and students, and after everyone said a Hail Mary, the balloons were gently coaxed up to the sky. Everyone watched as the balloons went over and between the trees and softly blew southeasterly. Once they were out of sight, everyone present prayed the rosary.
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