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BEST TO READ FULL NEWSLETTER ONLINE!
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Our Lady's Center Marian Shrine
"To Jesus through Mary"
410-461-5066 • 3301 Rogers Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Turn between the blue mailbox and guardrail and follow our lane to lovely oasis of peace!
www.ourladyscenter.net • email@ourladyscenter.net
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SPECIAL NOVEMBER EVENTS...
Complete Event Calendar HERE
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All Saints Day* Storytime & Parade
11 am - 12 noon
Calling all our tiniest saints in the making! Little Marys and Josephs, Clares and Francises, Thereses and Patricks and Roses and Nicholases. Come to hear Mrs. Ginny read stories about saints, do a craft, get a treat, and join in a parade of saints into Mass. Parents, please do not stress! Costumes are not mandatory. Also, any child who would like to tell us about their special saint is encouraged to do so!
TWO ALL SAINTS DAY SPECIALS:
1) FREE HOLY CARD FOR EVERY CHILD
2) BUY 4 TINY SAINTS, GET 5TH ONE FREE!
*All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation! See below for Mass times.
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First Friday Mass & Devotions
12:00 Noon & 7:30 pm
Masses are followed by Exposition, Devotions and Confessions. Adoration continues between Masses.
Shop open 10 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 7:30 pm
First Friday Promises
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First Saturday Mass & Devotions
Latin Rosary - 9:45 am, booklets provided.
Mass & Devotions - 10:30 am
Mass is followed by Exposition, Devotions and Confessions. Benediction around 12:00 noon. Shop 9:45-10:30 am and 11:30 am-2 pm
First Saturday Promises
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All Souls Day on First Saturday
All Souls Day is a day of remembrance, alms giving and prayer for our loved ones who have passed on. We will especially remember the souls of all the patrons and benefactors who supported OLC through their time, talent and treasure throughout these past 50 years. Be sure to have the names of your loved ones added to our book of remembrance in our Chapel which will be placed on the altar during Mass on All Souls Day. Also, be sure to visit a cemetery each day from November 1st-8th to receive a plenary indulgrnvce of releasing one soul from Purgatory each day. More information HERE.
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GOING ON NOW!
Immaculate Conception Election Novena
Sunday, Oct. 27th - Mon., Nov. 4th
In preparation for Election Day, the faithful across the country are being invited to join together in prayer in an Election Novena, seeking the intercession of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the United States. The nine day novena began last Sunday, and will conclude on Monday, Nov. 4th, the day before the election. It includes the Nine-Month Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Consecration of the Election to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, and the Memorare. We will pray the Novena together after all Masses and on our own when we cannot pray together. Handouts are distributed at the Center. It's not too late to join in! You can access all the prayers HERE.
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PRAY - FAST - VOTE - ADORE!
ADORATION on Election Day
Tuesday, November 6th, following 12:00 Noon Mass until 8 pm.
After you vote, come to OLC to spend some time in prayer and fasting before the Blessed Sacrament for our nation. We will be imploring our Lord's protection upon the integrity of the electoral process and upon all those who seek to serve honorably. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed following the Noon Mass and continue through the hours in which polls are open. We will then close with Benediction at 8 pm.
SIGN UP to cover a specific hour of Adoration.
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URGENT LETTER FROM ARCHBISHOP LORI
Catholics Urged to Vote NO on Question 1
"This upcoming election, Maryland voters will be asked to vote on Question 1, the so-called “Reproductive Freedom Amendment.” Question 1 seeks to enshrine abortion in the Maryland State Constitution, an action that is both unnecessary and harmful..." Read the Archbishop's full letter HERE.
And please take a moment to learn more about the dire, far-reaching consequences of accepting this amendment. The misleading, open-ended language would allow it to be applied to our children without restraint or recourse. It is a Trojan Horse. Excellent info HERE.
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Blessing of Veterans
Monday, November 11th, 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 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! Be prepared to state your branch and rank!
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Get Your Tickets for our
2024 Christmas Basket Raffle!
Our Raffle Baskets are legendary, and it is that time again! Get your tickets now.
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Raffle Tickets: $5 ea.
OR 5 tickets for $20!
Purchase in person or charge over the phone. All tickets can be put in one entry box or divided up among our Christmas raffle baskets. You could potentially win them all! Basket winners will be drawn at our Annual Patron Pot-Luck Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 17th following 12:00 noon Mass! See the invitation further down.
You need not be present to win any of the raffles, but we hope you are!
At the moment, we have three Amazing Baskets...
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Raffle #1: Liscano Nativity!
(Current value $325)
Large, 14 pc. hand-painted, heirloom quality Nativity Set from Liscano, Inc., imported from Colombia, South America. Tallest figure: 9".
We carry a large line of these lovely items, all created and hand-painted by 13 families who have lost their husbands and fathers in the drug conflicts in their country. All sales support them directly.
GIFT CARDS (so far): $25 Our Lady's Center
More coming in and will be added!
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Raffle #2: White Christmas
(Current value $600)
Elegant Nativity, large lighted crystal-like acrylic, corded (back by popular demand!) • Oval Mirrored display for nativity • Decorative irridescent Trees (3) • Nativity Night Light, corded • Angel Print 14x20" canvas • Display Lantern for votive candle • Decorative handmade stocking
Trappistine Chocolates. GIFT CARDS: $200 Kennedy Center • $100 Giant Food • $25 Our Lady's Center
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Raffle #3: Where Charity & Love Prevail
(Current value $400)
Lladro Madonna & Child Figurine, 14", Festive Wicker Sleigh with decorative bells,
Trinity Print on Canvas by RL George, 8x10", Nativity & "Pray, Wait, Trust" Wall Displays, Holiday hanging Tea Towel, Trappistine Chiocolates
GIFT CARDS: $100 Giant Food, $25 Our Lady's Center
PLUS: Half of the proceeds from ticket sales for this basket will be donated
to a 501(c)3 charity of the winner's choice!
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DONATE A BASKET, GIFT OR GIFT CARD!
Do you have a business or service and would like
to donate a gift card to our raffle? Let us know!
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Please Note: We will be CLOSED on Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 28th - Dec. 1st.
We will reopen on Monday, December 2nd.
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Off Site Parish Shows
Find us selling at the following locations:
11/9 - Maryland Catholic Women's Conference, St. Mark Parish, Catonsville
11/30 & 12/1 - St. Louis Parish, Clarksville, after all Masses
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St. Nicholas Coming to Town!
Friday, 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
Monday, Dec. 9th, 12:00 Noon
Come to Our Lady's Center on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary at a shrine dedicated to her.
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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Bring a dish if you wish! We will have plenty of food, fun and Christmas joy. All are invited!
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REGULAR MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
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Holy Hour of Reparation
to the Sacred Heart before the Blessed Sacrament
Second Friday of the Month following Noon Mass.
Friday, November 8th
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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Blanket Making Workshops
1:00 pm in the Conference Room
ONE DATE ONLY THIS MONTH
Tuesday, November 12th
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.
Over 2000 blankets have been donated through OLC to date!
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Children's Storytime & Craft
Special Date:
Friday 11/1, 11:00 am for All Saints Day
Wed., 11/13, 10:30 am
(No Storytime on day before Thanksgiving).
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
Thursdays at 1:30 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.
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Thank you again for a Most Glorious
50th Anniversary Mass & Celebration
We are working on a page for the website with lots of photos to scroll through and hopefully some video.
If you attended, please send us any photos or links to video the you took which you would like to see included!
If you missed our mid-month reminder,
here are a few of the highlights that we shared.
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One of the awards that were bestowed at the OLC 50th Anniversary celebration was this beautiful plaque. it was given to YOU, our wonderful patrons and benefactors! You can view it at OLC by the front door. We are so grateful for you. The plaque was accepted on your behalf by long time patron and former server, Bob Pallace, and Maria Wittlin, a very active current volunteer leading and promoting a number of devotions here at OLC.
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Special recognitions: John W. (Jack) Kissane, President, for 35 years of service on the Board of Directors of Our Lady's Center.; Carolyn Niebauer, for her years service on the Board, leading Friday Night devotions, and championing Blanket Making at OLC; Board Member Nick Nucci, for overseeing the Chapel Renovation Project; Board Member Carl Kleinshimidt for his many years of being our "Mr. Fix-it;" all our patrons and benefactors (represented by Bob Pallace and Maria Wittlin); and, finally, all OLC Managers past, present and future, handmaids to the Handmade of the Lord (Christine Cunningham and Nikki Henson shown). Also, Grace, devoted wife of President Jack Kissane, received a bouquet of roses for her unwavering support for her husband's service through the years. Many, many more were also recognized and honored with words of praise and gratitude. It is our hope that we can share the entirety of Jack's speech with you all very soon.
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Sylvia James George, mother of Manager Christine, master fine artist, and matriarch of an extensive family (over 60 direct descendants), attended the 50th Anniversary Celebration on what was also her 103rd birthday! She was delighted to be serenaded by 280 people standing and singing Happy Birthday to her. Born exactly four years after the Miracle of the Sun, it was amazing to have her with us as we honored Our Lady of Fatima. Incredibly, she had just recovered from pneumonia to be present as a glowing, earthly visual of our Heavenly Mother's love and joy.
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IN THE BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOP...
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Why Christmas 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 Jesus through Mary.
Come and let us find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. We can be your personal shopper. We can even order for you and drop ship directly from our vendors to you!
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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New Release! "The Hermit"
by local, internationally acclaimed author Kevin Wells (author of The Priests We Need to Save the Church). The Hermit is a riveting, raw, and beautiful telling of redemption through the graces of a sacramental marriage and the spiritual care of a holy priest. Kevin Wells will be speaking at OLC in the near future, and we can not wait to welcome him back. We will announce a date as soon as we can get on his schedule. In the meantime, pick up a book at the bookstore and watch this video of Kevin and Krysta Wells speaking about this new .release.
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Massive Shipment of Peace & All Good!
The best selection of the whole year just arrived from Franciscan Peacemakers, wonderfully crafted soaps, lotions, bath bombs & candles in wonderful seasonal scents! This amazing line was started by a Franciscan priest who wanted to help rehabilitate and employ women who have been trafficked. This amazing apostolate has brought peace and joy to thousands of people. Peace and All Good products make wonderful gifts for people of all faiths and no faith (yet). Learn more about them HERE.
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Purgatory Books for the Month of the Holy Souls.
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Litany for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Don't forget to pray for all those who have no one to pray for them!
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Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio with daily reflections
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Jason, our dedicated and astonishingly skilled UPS driver wheeled in 15 boxes of Advent & Christmas merchandise using a strap he held in his free hand. Incredibly, everything was priced and out the next day! Please Christmas shop with us and help keep this fantastic gentleman employed!
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Best selection of Advent and Christmas items right now!
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A beautifully illustrated new children's book from Sophia Press about the Christ Child, perfect for Christmas and baby showers too!
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Celebrate our wonderful saints with these two new volumes of this very popular series! We also have the Volume one books.
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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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SPREAD THE WORD!
Tell your friends about OLC. They can sign up for the newsletter HERE
Like us on Facebook for the most up to date info!
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Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Monday-Friday: 12:00pm
Friday evenings: 7:30 pm
1st Saturdays: 10:30 am
Confessions Follow all Masses
Adoration Friday: 12:30 - 7:30 pm
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Store Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm*
Friday: 10:00 am - 7:30 pm*
First Saturday: 10:00 am -10:30 am; 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
*Please note that the store is always closed during the noon Mass |
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Our Lady's Center Marian Shrine is a 501(c)3 non-profit Catholic lay apostolate within the Archdiocese of Baltimore located outside of Baltimore, Maryland in Ellicott City. We offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and confessions upstairs in our chapel each weekday and on first Saturdays. Downstairs in our beautiful store, we carry a large selection of Catholic books and religious articles to meet every need. We have many monthly events and activities. |
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