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The following Novena to Blessed Margaret of Castello was composed to secure her intercession.  It was instrumental in securing our advance tax-exempt status when the application had reached a dead-end.  Novenas are normally prayed nine times, typically once a day over a nine day period.  Because her Feast Day is April 13th, a suggested way of saying the novena is to begin it on April 4th and end it on April 12th although you are certainly free to pray whenever you wish.  Please feel free to copy it and distribute it.  This novena prays for all parties: for your intention, for the Center, and for the canonization of Blessed Margaret of Castello to Saint Margaret of Castello. 

O Blessed Margaret of Castello, O holy servant of God, patroness of the unborn and the unwanted; exemplary role model of humility, poverty, and love of God as well as shining example of charity to neighbor especially to the outcasts of society, we confidently pray and beseech thee to intercede on our behalf to our beloved Lord, enlisting the aid of His Holy Mother along with all the angels and saints for the spiritual and material success of the Blessed Margaret Family Help Center and for the following intentions: (mention your intentions here).

In thanksgiving for thy gracious assistance, O holy Virgin, we will spread devotion to thee amongst our friends and associates as well as pray that Holy Mother the Church will recognize thy favor with God and thy position amongst the ranks of the saints in heaven above by canonizing thee, "Saint Margaret of Castello".  Amen.