Covington Diocese World Apostolate of Fatima DivisionOur Lady’s Blue Army

P.O. Box 73012 Bellevue, KY 41073

513-344-1284www.CovDioBlueArmy.com

FIFTY-FOURDAY

NOVENA AT SEA

DUC IN ALTUM

(Put Out Into the Deep)

ABOUT THE ROWWhy row 3000 miles across the North Atlantic from New York to Ireland?Too few are praying the Rosary and living the Message of Fatima.The condition of the world today reflects that reality. This row is dedicated to inspiring children and families who do not have a relationship with Our Blessed Mother to begin praying the Rosary. We also hope to grow Our Lady’s Blue Army by uniting the faithful to engage in the spiritual battle that has been waged against us. School children in every Catholic school throughout the world will be invited to join us in praying a 54 Day Novena while we are out to sea. Modern technologies will enable us to give classrooms access to live video and images from the expedition.

Do you have support?The mission will be supported by the World Apostolate of Fatima, USA and the Covington Diocese World Apostolate of Fatima Division to help spread the Message of Fatima.

What is the name of the boat?The boat will be named Santa Maria de la Fatima, Our Lady Star of the Sea in honor of Our Blessed Mother.

Is it dangerous?There is always risk when embarking on a journey like this, but today’s advanced ocean row boats with newer construction materials, satellite phones, and positioning technologies have increased the level of safety considerably. The number one rule in ocean rowing is to stay with your boat!

Will you be supporting a cause?Funds raised from the row will establish Our Lady of Fatima Youth and Family Ranch as a 501 (c) 3. The purpose of the Ranch will be to form men, women, and children in the Message of Fatima. Beautifully situated on 100 acres in a natural setting, it will be God’s special place where children and their families can unplug from the distractions of the world to hear God’s voice. The faithful are encouraged to sponsor a mile by visiting our website: www.covdiobluearmy.com.

Who will be rowing?Greg Dougherty, President of the Covington Diocese World Apostolate of Fatima in Northern Kentucky and Danny O’Brien from Dublin, Ireland have partnered together to row across the North Atlantic this summer. Both experienced conversions bringing them back to the faith. In 2008 Greg experienced the tail effects of Hurricane Bertha while in an ocean row boat 100 miles off the coast of Barbados, and played competive rugby until the age of 39. He is looking to enter the seminary to pursue a vocation to the priesthood after the row. Danny is an endurance athlete and expert whitewater kayaker leading expeditions on long distances up to 60+ miles a day. Danny kayaked for the Irish national team and served in the Irish Defense Forces. Both Greg and Danny consider the row to be an act of penance for themselves and for all the offenses to Mary’s Immaculate Heart.

Greg Dougherty (front right), Juan Bagadion (front left), Craig Brandenburg (rear right), and John Brandenburg (rear left) processing with Our Lady of Fatima during the first Marian Family Conference hosted by the Covington Diocese World Apostolate of Fatima Division.

Bl. Jacinta, Sr. Lucia, and Bl. Francisco

PRAYER OF ST. BRENDAN“Help me to journey beyond the familiar

and into the unknown.Give me the faith to leave old waysand break fresh ground with You.

Christ of the mysteries, I trust Youto be stronger than each storm within me.

I will trust in the darkness and knowthat my times, even now, are in Your hand.

Tune my spirit to the music of heaven,and somehow, make my obedience count for You.”

AMEN.

In June, Greg Dougherty and Danny O’Brien will set off to row 3000 miles across the frigid North Atlantic Ocean from New York to Ireland. The row will be offered for the love of God, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins against Mary’s Immaculate Heart. The purpose for the row is to promote Our Lady’s Message of Fatima as God’s Peace plan for the world. The world today has all but forgotten or ignored Her pleas. With child-like confidence in Our Blessed Mother’s promise, we ask Catholics to simply do what Our Lady of Fatima requested. If we wear the Brown Scapular, pray at least part of the Rosary daily, honor the First Saturday devotions, and willingly accept the suffering God sends us for the love of Christ, the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, then there will be peace.

The World Apostolate of Fatima, USA hopes to use this expedition to unite over a million Catholics world-wide in praying the Rosary as part of the 54 Day Novena at Sea. Please join with us on this most incredible journey of faith. Visit our website at www.CovDiobluearmy.com to join the novena and support the row.

“God wishes to establish in the world devotion to My Immaculate Heart. If what I say to you is done, many souls will be saved and there will be peace.”

“Thy way is in the sea, and thy paths in many waters: and thy footsteps shall not be known.”

- Psalm 76:20