Blessed Michael J. McGivney and Assumption of Mary Novena

Council 6358 (Good Shepherd, Schertz) recently conducted its annual Blessed Michael J. McGivney and Assumption of Mary Novena from 6-14 August 2023.The Council conducted the novena at Good Shepherd Catholic Church and Mikulski Hall (owned and operated by the Good Shepherd Columbus Club where the Council conducts its business meetings).On 11 August, the Council combined efforts with the local Texas Knights on Bikes to conduct a Silver Rose ceremony at Good Shepherd Catholic Church immediately followed by the novena. On 13 August, the Council hosted a brunch for the parish to celebrate the Feast Day of Blessed Michael McGivney.All events were well-received by the Council and the parish and approximately 750 people attended the novena during the 9-day event leading up to the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.