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The procession enters Queen of the Apostles Parish in Avoca at the Marian Awards Mass on Sunday, May 17.

Marian Award winners and their families listen to the Gospel.

A crowned statue of Mary stands in front of the San Damiano Cross of St. Francis of Assisi inside Queen of the Apostles Parish in Avoca during the Marian Awards Mass.

Marian Award recipients present the Gifts to the Rev. Phil Sladicka at Queen of the Apostles Parish.

Queen of the Apostles Parish Pastoral Council member Terri McAndrew highlights the accomplishments of the seven Marian Award winners.

The Queen of the Apostles Marian Award winners pose for a photo after Mass. First row, from left, Lauren Elizabeth Aldrich, Erin Schmidt, Mackenzie Carroll. Second row, altar server Emily Miller, Parish Pastoral Council member Terri McAndrew, Rev. Phil Sladicka, Women’s Guild President Jeannette Gronski. Third row, altar server Cole Ferrenti, Robert Swartz, Brandon Shamnoski, Robert Joyce, and Keith Boone.

AVOCA — Queen of the Apostles parish held its annual Marian Award presentation at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 17. This award is given to graduating seniors from the parish who have been active in parish and community life. The Marian Award is a monetary gift given in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in memory of Miss Florence Stinson.