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Blessing of Veterans
Friday, November 10th, 12:00 noon Mass
OLC invites all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces and those who have family members who have served to receive a special blessing at Mass on the day before Veterans' Day. Join us as we honor our beloved veterans. We are so thankful to all who have served our nation with honor!
All Veterans of Military Service will receive a discount in the store! Just state your branch and rank!
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Holy Hour of Reparation
to the Sacred Heart before the Blessed Sacrament
Second Friday of the Month
Friday, November 10th
In light of the affronts against God and his creation which are being perpetrated and increasingly promoted in our world, we are again making this powerful devotion a regular activity. Come join in these vocal prayers of thanksgiving and reparation to the Blessed Trinity and especially our Savior, prayers through our dear Blessed Mother, and all the saints for unity in the Church, for sinners of all types, for a just and lasting peace in the world and more! Booklets provided.
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Please Note: We will be CLOSED
Thursday-Sunday, November 23rd -26th
We will reopen on Monday, November 27th
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Annual Basket Raffles!
Our Baskets are legendary, and it is that time again! Get your tickets now.
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Tickets: $5 ea.
OR 5 tickets for $20! (Best Deal!)
Purchase in person or charge over the phone. All tickets can be put in one entry box or divided up among all the Thanksgiving and Christmas raffle baskets. You could potentially win them all!
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This year's Thanksgiving Basket is loaded with nearly everything you need to set a gorgeous table for your Thanksgiving feast. The drawing for this basket will be held on Monday, November 20th after noon Mass & Confessions.
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Four Amazing Christmas Baskets!
The Christmas Basket winners will be drawn at our Annual Patron Pot-Luck Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 19th following 12:00 noon Mass!
See the invitation further down in this newsletter.
You need not be present to win any of the raffles, but we hope you are!
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Off Site Parish Shows
Find us after Masses selling at the following locations:
11/11 - Maryland Catholic Women's Conference, St. John's, Severna Park
11/19-20 - St. Louis Parish, Clarksville
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St. Nicholas Coming to Town!
Wednesday, Dec. 6th 10:30 am
Bring the children to OLC to meet St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, on his feast day! Children will leave their shoes in the downstairs hallway and then head up to the Chapel with their parents and grandparents. St. Nicholas will surprise them there and tell them about his life, his love of the Lord, and his joy of giving. Afterwards, all are invited to the Conference room for Cookies, coloring and an opportunity to get photos with St. Nick!
Please RSVP if you can so St. Nicholas knows how many bags of chocolate coins to have on hand for the children's shoes (we'll have some extras for last minute drop-ins). Also, let us know if an alternate treat is needed due to dietary restrictions.
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HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Feast of the Immaculate Conception -
TWO Masses
Friday Dec. 8th, 12:00 Noon & 7:30 pm
Come to Our Lady's Center Marian Shrine to honor the Blessed Virgin on this Marian Feast!
Learn about the history and theology of this doctrine HERE and join us beginning Nov. 30th in praying this novena to the patroness of our suffering and torn nation, she who crushes the head of the serpent.
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2023 Annual Patron Pot Luck Christmas Party & Basket Raffle
Tuesday, December 19th, 1-3 pm
Bring a dish if you wish. We hope that you do.
The more food the merrier for this hungry crew!
Let us know what you're bringing. We do like Egg Nog.
Baked Ham, Wassail, perhaps a Yule Log.
Sugar Cookies and Chocolates are always in fashion.
Just bring enough (we don't want to ration).
Most importantly though, just bring your good cheer
All those who love Christmas are welcome here!
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REGULAR MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
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Blanket Making Workshops
2nd & 4th Tuesadays of the Month
1:00 pm in the Conference Room
November Dates: Tuesday 11/14 & 11/28
All are welcome after Mass in the Conference room to help make no-sew blankets for Project Linus to be distributed to children in crisis situations. Material and simple instructions are provided.
Nearly 1000 blankets have been donated through OLC to date!
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NOTE: ONE DATE ONLY THIS MONTH!
Children's Storytime & Craft
10:30-11:30 am in the Conference Room
November Date: Wednesday, 11/8 ONLY
Bring the children to hear Mrs. Ginny read entertaining and wonderfully virtuous Catholic children's books, do a fun craft, and enjoy a snack. RSVP so we know how many snacks and crafts to have on hand, but last minute drop-ins are always welcome!
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Flame of Love Cenacles
Revised times:
Tuesdays at 10 am live-streamed only.
Thursdays at 2 pm In OLC Chapel & live-streamed
Come join us to pray for the Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, which is Christ Himself, to be enkindled in our hearts and bring about a new Pentecost. There is no denying that this is exactly what our broken and hurting world needs. Learn more about this powerful and growing devotion HERE. Contact Board Member Ada Vergne for the materials and to sign up
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All Saints Day 2023!
Mrs. Ginny made a great Joan of Arc and was accompanied by the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, St. Michael, as well as more rarely seen saints such as St. Tarcissus and St. Gemma. Even saints we'd never seen represented before, Justina of Padua, often accompanied by images of unicorns to signify her purity, St. Felix of Nola, the patron saint of spiders, and St. Adelaide, patron saint of princesses, joined in the celebration Fr. Patrick gave the children a wonderful blessing, and everyone present enjoyed the parade of saints.
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A Marian Father Discovers Our Lady's Center
Just days before he departed for Illinois and his new assignment as an associate pastor, Fr. Jim McCormack visited Our Lady's Center for the very first time. Dave and Joan Maroney were unable to make it up from Texas for their scheduled talk on Divine Mercy and the Holy Souls in Purgatory, and so they graciously arranged for their friend and associate, Fr. Jim McCormack, MIC to fill in. We asked if he might also offer the Mass beforehand and expose the Blessed Sacrament for a brief period before the talk. The tone was thus set for a most reverent and deeply informative discussion on the suffering Church and what the pilgrim Church can do to assist the Holy Souls. What a lovely gift for all of us to become acquainted with Fr. Jim and to witness his reaction to the palpable presence of Our Lady here. Please keep him in your prayers as he embarks on his new assignment.
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It was a pleasure to introduce Michelle Lache Johnson to OLC when she came to give her talk on finding joy in caregiving. We hope to have her back soon, as many who expressed interest were unable to attend. We did not have nearly enough time with this accomplished and humble lady who just happens to be the Director of Communications for EWTN. She was quite impressed with the selection in our shop,
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What a happy surprise to have Fr. Cletus Tita drop in while he was visiting from Cameroon for several weeks. He arrived right when we needed help covering some Masses, and we did not hesitate to ask. Fr. Cletus used to be a regular celebrant here. He told us that when he is here, this is his home. We know just what he means. Those who call Our Lady their mother often find that OLC feels like home.
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IN THE BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOP...
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Why Shop at OLC?
You can feel good about shopping here! We have been trying for some time now, for both ethical and quality reasons, to source most of our items from the USA, Italy, Portugal, Colombia, Equador, Brazil, South Korea and various other countries.
Our products are produced by Catholic companies, religious orders, apostolates and local artisans. We trust our vendors, and they stand behind their work. Buying from us supports them too, and they need it.
OLC is a non-profit 501c3, and all revenue generated goes toward supporting our little shrine and ministry of bringing people to Christ through Mary.
While Amazon will likely not miss your support, we are very, very grateful for it! Every First Saturday Mass is offered for the intentions of our patrons and benefactors, and this means you!
Thank you! - OLC Staff
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Trappistine Chocolates, Fudge & Penuche make the best hostess gifts!
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Purgatory Books for the Month of the Holy Souls.
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Litany for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
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Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio.
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Pray the Angel Rosary for the Deceased with this unique Amazonite Adoration Rosary
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Advent & Christmas Gift Ideas
Best selection right now!
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We've expanded our line from Franciscan Peacemakers to include not only the Gift Packs and Bath Bombs but also Salt Scrubs and Scented Candles! Proceeds benefit women who have been trafficked through a rehabilitation program and employment. These items make such wonderful, meaningful gifts for anyone!
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Beautiful Christmas Cards - Mix & Match!
Printed by Baltimore's own Barton Cotton, Inc.
We even have some printed in Spanish.
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Excellent stocking stuffers: Catholic Doctrine Playing Cards created by a priest to help us all learn our faith.
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"Sock Religious" Socks in Adult and Children's sizes, the perfect gift for the Catholic sock enthusiast in your life. The Advent Wreath Gift Pack comes with four pairs, one for each week of Advent.
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NOVEMBER NO-CLIP COUPON:
One ADVENT ITEM in Stock
15% OFF
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No coupon necessary. One use per person please. Valid on regularly priced, new, in-stock items only. Cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts. Some exclusions apply.
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