Mary Untier of Knots
The most beautiful flower
Is now located at:
“The Garden of the 
Republic of Argentina”
 San Miguel de Tucumán

 “OUR LADY DE LAS MERCEDES” PATRONESS OF TUCUMAN”

 For the many favors The Virgin of the Mercedes has granted to the 
 Tucuman people, the city council named her Patroness and Advocate of
 The city of tucuman in 1687. She is credited with the victory of Argentina 
 In the battle of tucuman September 24th 1812. This battle settled the fate
 Of the United provinces of Rio de la Plata. In this battle the Spaniards
 Were about three thousand, and the Argentinians a barely one thousand
 Eight hundred. Argentinian General Belgrano, placed his trust in God and
 In Our Lady of the Mercedes, whom he chose as Patroness of his Army.
 His troops were under the protection of Our Lady.
 The morning of September 24th 1812 and day of battle, General Belgrano
 Had been praying for a long time before the Altar of the Virgin Mary. 
 The Argentinian Army won the victory. Belgrano send the news to the
 Government that the victory was won on the Feast day of Our Lady de
 las Mercedes, placing emphasis on the Fact that his troops had placed
 themselves under her protection.

The Virgin Mary Untier of Knots is enthroned in the city of Tucuman

 Our brother in Christ, Father Dante writes: 
Dear brothers and sisters of Argentina and the World, I wish to tell you in synthesis a humble story, filled with emotion and one we will never forget. The story is about how a replica of the authentic painting of “The Virgin Mary Untier of Knots, reached our parish of Tucuman.
For 46 years, our parish has been enthrusted to the protection and presence of “The immaculate Conception” 
Many priest, nuns, lay people have passed thru here, leaving the seed of the Gospel in the hearts of the people, the presence of Mary has been fundamental, she has witness  the birth of the new neighborhood of San Cayetano; she was and is the breath and Light that watched us grow and also walked with us on our journey of faith, with her humble presence she has thought us to love Jesús.
Its been five years since this community counts with the authentic replica of the image of “The Virgin Mary Untier of Knots”, and the only parish in tucuman who has the pleasure to have custody of this miraculous image, brought from Buenos Aires Argentina.

How did it get here? In an airplane, but thanks to the captain of the plane, who found out about the miraculous image of The Mother of God, ordered immediately that Our Lady should not travel with the luggage or basement, but first class, he ordered that Our Lady occupy a seat next to the pilot’s cabin. 
The community had prepared themselves to greet Our Lady early in the morning, but the plane was late, tired and dissapointed, many people went home hoping that Our Lady will get here the next day, but by God’s grace, the church bells rang at 00.00 hrs and first minutes of Dicember 8th. The Airport had send the news to the church that the image had arrived, the community began to gather in the church to welcome Our Mother as  they heard the bells ring. The people greeted Our Mother Mary with a warm applause, bells, fireworks and many cheers.
Since that day, our parish always celebrates the 8th of each month, because her children found refuge in her. They have discover the true protectress, always ready to listen to her children. Now a days many pilgrims make their visit from all sides of tucuman, they come filled with faith to ask Our Lady for a special grace, they know that their Mother Mary waits for them, listens and solves their problems, they know that she unties the knots: of indiference, of the lack of work, of sickness, disease, anguish and many other ailments we suffer today. We know from faith that she will untie the knots of all the confusion that fills our Hearts and mind, confussion caused by so many sects that confuse and lie, sects that want for us to change the road we are taking. Many pilgrims come with so much hope, they want to give her thanks for the knots she has already untied, even the most difficult knots, but most of all, they wish to give her thanks for filling their empty hearts, how many tears are shed, how much trust is placed in the hands of our mother, how many come here confused and go back home renewed and ready to continue with the battle and not lower their arms. I wish to comment on how we live the celebration of the Mass here in tucuman: With Love, with loving eyes towards our mother, joy and sorrow is blended to become hope, Strenght , Life etc….

How many are the prayer intentions left in the prayer baskets, everyone is united in prayer, interceding for one another with the daily prayer of the Holy Rosary. Many find the peace of forgiveness in their Heart thru the sacrament of Reconciliation. Their is great devotion to Jesús in the Blessed Sacrament and love is felt as they worship him in his real presence. We give thanks to our Mother Mary for so much peace and so much joy.

On this month of May, we again await the visit of our pilgrim brothers and sisters, to pray with and for them, On the feast day of Our Lady of Lujan Patroness of the republic of Argentina, we pray most especially for our country. We will Start with the Prayer of the Holy Rosary by the servers  at 6:00, Celebration of the Mass at 6:30, 10:00, 4:00pm and 8:30pm, prayer of the Holy Rosary will be said every 30minutes, 3:00pm is the Eucharist adoration, confessions during each Mass. We will sing the Argentinian National Anthem and we will pray for our country together.
Our Mother awaits for us, and like all good children we should bring her a gift, the gift she desires the most.
I SUGGEST YOU BRING 3 ROSES FOR MARY
1st Rose: Offer her the prayer of the Holy Rosary;
2nd Rose : Make a good examination of concience and come to the sacrament of reconciliation, ask forgiveness with all your heart for sins committed that have offended God and neighbor;
3rd Rose: Offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, by participating with joy and receiving the Eucharist with true devotion and commitment.

We venerate The Virgin Mary Untier of Knots on the 8th of every month, because she did not wish to arrive on the 7th, she arrived on the day the Church is filled with joy and love for our Blessed Mother, for this reason, year by year, month by month, our parish becomes the home for all, where songs and prayers are joined. It is my wish to let everyone know of the blessings we have received here since 2003 and I invite you to join us in prayer.

Father Dante Miguel Gomez – Pastor
 

 

Notice:
Tucuman is the smallest city in range of the Republic of Argentina. It is one of the oldest since the dominion of Spain. In geography this city has been blessed by God with great climate and blessed lands. The independence of the United Provincias del Rio de la Plata was proclaimed here from Spanish dominion. The tucuman people had always suffer from bad goverments, but their people never lost hope because of their extraordinary faith. I give them my personal support in addition to the fact that my father was born in this remote city.

Brother Mario


 This Virtual Shrine is the beginning of the Veneration and 
 Social Works of the organizations who collaborate from their
 Different positions. We do fundraisers by selling sweets and
 Candys in a church stand, on Fridays we have a small festival
 Called the one cent used clothing etc..we do all this to support
 Two soup kitchens: Divino Nino Soup Kitchen and Vasquez 
 Soup kitchen (the famous basural) in it we serve breakfast,
 Lunch and dinner to 250 people, children, elderly, the homeless
 and pregnant  women. This soup kitchen its here by Divine
 Providence, we do not count with the help of the government,
 Not even after the big news of the homeless people of the
 Basural( this news traveled the World) Both soup kitchens
 Count with the help of volunteers who help serve and prepare
 Small grocery bags.

 Father Dante
 


  Father Dante

Parish of the Immaculate Conception of San Miguel of Tucuman

This Work of Charity has the Spiritual approval of the Archdioceses of Tucuman

Father Dante, and S.E.R. Archbishop of Tucuman

Father Dante and a Minister

THE DEVOTION OF THE PEOPLE
Eucharistic Adoration                                                    Holy Mass

VENERATION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UNTIER OF KNOTS

Image of th Virgin Mary
Thousands of children
Youth, women and men
Of all ages, pay tribute to
The Virgin Mary Untier of
Knots every 8th of each
Month.

From Prayer to Action
 Father Dante writes: :
 “ Since I arrived to this parish as Pastor of this church, I have learned to celebrate each 8th l of the month.
( Father Marcelo was the previous priest ,he was in charge of the parish administration, he belonged to the charismatic movement). He truly live this journey of the eight of each month, He would  tell the people to choose a marian title and offer 1000 Hail Mary’s for their intentions. I am sure that I do not posess the same qualities as Father Marcelo, but I will try to be a good pastor, this change in priest has caused a crisis in this community, but little by little and with lots of prayer, I stand firm and sure of my obligations as pastor and guide to this community, that is why I take this opportunity to ask you to please continue to speak about the teachings on who is Mary Untier of Knots and that she continues to reign in this neighborhood, even when we priest only pass thru here, you should continue to be faithful. I am collecting experiences, miracles and conversations from the pilgrims to send to you. 
Photo of Father Dante and his Collaborators

Fraternal Gathering, prepared for Solidarity

“Vazquez” Community Kitchen

This Van serves to drive thru the suburbs, taking the Word of God, food for the soul,
And food for the body.


In this the best and most blessed
City of God 


Receive the help in Solidarity
From this “Gaucho” priest
And his parish



From this Van, non-perishible goods and other needed items are distributed
Amongst the poorest, guided by the hand of the Virgin Mary
 Dear Brother Mario,
 I send this humble story
 For publication to let 
 Others know about her, since
 Here in Tucuman and in 
 Many other places, this
 Devotion its not known.

 We will gladly pray for this
 Fraternity. I am at your service
 We always pray for you:

 Father Dante Miguel Gomez - Pastor
 



"The Fraternity of the Virgin Mary Untier of Knots proclaims the following:
   “ As any other entity, we committ ourselves to make or facilitate charity work.
  Its members, associates or devotees, need to have funds to carry out the
  Principal goals of the association.”
  “ Having as the main goal, the spreading of the devotion, and once they carry
  Out these goals, they may plan to help in a social and material help for :
  Women who are head of household, single mothers and widows: “( From
  The statues of the Fraternity)
  Brothers and Sisters: Proclaiming the Gospel is not the only thing we can do,
  Our Lord “fed the multitude” after he gave them the Word. I congratulate and
  Give my blessings to my brothers and sister from tucuman.
  Mario H. Ibertis Rivera ( June 2004)

IF ARE INTERESTED IN MAKING A GIFT OFFERING TO OUR LADY AND TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HER.  PLEASE CLICK HERE:
“I WANT TO COLLABORATE WITH THE SPREADING OF THE DEVOTION”

INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY OF THE  VIRGIN MARY UNTIER OF KNOTS, INC. ©
 non-profit Lay Organization, Nº N06000012528.Of the State of Florida USA

Donations:

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ: The International Fraternity of the Virgin Mary Untier of Knots needs your collaboration to be able to continue with our mission to spread the devotion to Our Lady. We need help to fund Enthronements to help the devotees. We simply need a donation from you; this donation will be a love offering to Our blessed Lady. «Give to others and God will give to you, indeed you will receive a full measure, a generous helping, poured into your hands all that you can hold. The measure you use for others is the one that God will use for you.» (Luke 6,38)

Mario H. Ibertis Rivera                               Lidea Zunilda Arias
President Founder                                            Treasurer 

DONATIONS CLICK HERE

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 Copyright by Mario H. Ibertis Rivera ©1999 TRANSLATED BY ROSIE AGUILAR  (USA) 2006

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