On Saturday, October 10, a peaceful Public Square Rosary Rally for America was held at noon outside Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. The rally was a joint effort between Saint Mary Magdalen and Immacolata parishes, and the purpose was to pray for America, for peace in the world, and for the respect for all human life, from conception to natural death.
Approximately 250 people from Saint Mary Magdalen, Immacolata, and surrounding parishes, and the entire St. Louis metropolitan area joined together in the peaceful recitation of the Rosary on the street, led by Fr. Jack Siefert, pastor of Saint Mary Magdalen Church.
The event was very family friendly. Participants were of all ages. Schoolchildren from Saint Mary Magdalen and Immacolata made signs with the theme of peace and promotion of respect for life, the two main themes of the rally. Members of Immacolata’s American Heritage Girl Troop #0325 also were on hand to hold signs to promote life and peace and to pray. Many who participated in the rally commented on how positive the experience was. Fr. Jack’s prayers traveled to the people in cars stopped at the intersection and many people honked, smiled, and gave “thumbs up” as they drove by or as they waited at the stoplight.