St. Mary crowns its namesake

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual May crowning ceremony following its services May 10.

Women’s Guild member Stella Kelly crowned the statue of Mary, which rests at the front of the church’s property. As Kelly placed the crown on the statue’s head, church members sang hymns and recited prayers.

Each year, a member of the Women’s Guild is selected to crown Mary, and Kelly was selected because she is a founding member of the parish and has participated in the guild for many years.