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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
Contact us: email@ourladyscenter.net
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December 2024 Newsletter
Click HERE to view entire newsletter,
and be sure to read to the bottom!
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THIS FRIDAY!
St. Nicholas Coming to Town!
Friday, December 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! 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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First Friday Mass & Devotions
December 6th at 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
December 7th, 10:30 am
Mass is followed by Exposition, Devotions and Confessions. Benediction around 12:00 noon.
First Saturday Promises
Every First Saturday Mass is offered for the intentions of our patrons and benefactors, and that means you!
Come early for the
Rosary in Latin
9:45 am, booklets provided.
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, December 9th, 12:00 Noon
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Please be aware that attendance is often high on Marian feast days, so plan to come early to ensure you find a parking space and a seat!
​Learn about the history and theology of this doctrine HERE . She is the patroness of our suffering and torn nation, she who crushes the head of the serpent. Let us turn to her for help.
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Nine Month Novena
Act of Consecration
to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Thursday, December 12th at 12 pm Mass
For nearly nine months, we have been praying Cardinal Burke's Nine Month Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe after Masses for her intercession. This coming December 12th, let us join tens of thousands of Catholics in honoring Our Lady on her feast day, celebrating her apparitions at Tepeyac in 1531, invoking her intercession for the conversion of our lives and the transformation of our nation and world, and consecrating our lives as her faithful and courageous messengers. By the Act of Consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the pilgrims will give their hearts, one with her Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart, totally to the Most Sacred Heart of her Divine Son, Our Lord and Savior. Prayer will be provided.
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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, December 13th
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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2024 Annual Patron Pot Luck
Christmas Party & Basket Raffle
Tuesday, December 17th, 1-3 pm
Our Christmas party is always a fun time and an opportunity to get to know some of the people you see at Mass. Bring something delicious to share. Sign up in the bookstore or email us when you know what you're bringing (so we don't have four hams!)
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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 by stopping in to OLC or calling us 410-461-5066.
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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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ANNOUNCING...
A Special EVENING Mass & Talk by Kevin Wells!
December 19th
7:00 pm Mass; 7:30 pm Talk
​We are excited to be welcoming back local, internationally-acclaimed, best-selling author Kevin Wells (author of The Priests We Need to Save the Church). Kevin Wells will present his new book, "The Hermit," and he will sign copies after the talk. Signed books make great Christmas gifts!
"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. Watch this video of Kevin and Krista Wells speaking about this new release.
The presentation will be preceded by a special Mass at 7:00 pm offered by Fr. Michael DeAscanis of the Pastorat of St. Louis & St. Francis. Please join us for this lovely evening.
The OLC Bookstore and Gift Shop will remain OPEN all afternoon until Mass time and then after the talk for your Christmas shopping convenience.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21ST...
A Special Mass & Christmas Shopping Day!
10:30 am Mass
11:00 am - 2 pm Shop!
Our regular hours are challenging for those who work or come from a distance, so we have decided to open on the Saturday close to Christmas. Come browse the wonderful selection of gifts at your favorite non-profit Catholic bookstore and gift shop! We will have FLASH SALES & DRAWINGS all day for instant winners of signed books, store merchandise, and store discounts! We do always try to have Mass celebrated on all the days we operate, as Christ is the source of all our strength.
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OLC will be CLOSED for Christmas
Wednesday, Dec. 25th - Sunday, Dec. 29th
as well as on New Years Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1st.
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REGULAR MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
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Blanket Making Workshops
2nd & 4th Tuesdays (normally),
1:00 pm in the Conference Room
December Date: 12/10 ONLY
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
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month (normally)
10:30-11:30 am in the Conference Room
December Date: 12/11
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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Seven Sorrows Rosary
Tuesdays & Fridays at 11:00
Come either or both days to pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary as requested by Our Lady of Kibeho in Rwanda. Booklets provided. Olive wood Seven Sorrows chaplets handmade in Rwanda are available for purchase in the bookstore.
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Flame of Love Cenacle
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. Contact Board Member Joan & Paul Kane for the materials and to sign up.
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
Thursdays following 12:00 Noon Mass
In this novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, we pay tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary in asking for her assistance. The image has helped her provide strength, comfort and miracles to the faithful for centuries!
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A Joyous All Saints Day Parade & Celebration!
What a wonderful turnout of little saints-in-the-making we had this year! The Blessed Mother (aka Mrs. Ginny) read and did a craft with the children. Fr. Patrick gave a very special blessing, and then Mrs. Ginny led the children up to the chapel singing, "When the Saints Come Marching In" to the delight of our patrons. We even had a little Bl. Carlo Acutis join us. Many thanks to all the parents who shared their little saints-in-the-making with us!
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Our lovely Chapel is decorated! You have to come see it!
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OLC's impressive spread at St. Louis Parish last weekend. We brought a few things.
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IN THE BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOP...
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Come Get Your Christmas Presents!
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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 Jesus 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!
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Our pretty hallway awaits you, filled with Christmas cheer.
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The long-awaited Ignatius Press Catholic Study Bible Old & New Testament! Just released and already third printing. Sold out everywhere but we have them in stock! Leather-bound and hard cover.
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We have the new release on Sr. Dede Byrne, and we are scheduling her to come speak at OLC very soon! Grab your copy now and get it signed when she comes! We'll let you know as soon as we have a date.
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An amazing compendium of documented miracles of the saints, well-researched, beautifully illustrated with hundreds of historical photos, this coffee table book makes an excellent and inspiring gift!
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JUST OFF THE TRUCK FROM OHIO...
A HUGE variety of outdoor concrete statues, the best selection of the year. We only have one each of most of the statues, so come as soon as you can to choose your favorite. The color statues are painted with airplane paint for high durability.
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Hand-painted statues and crucifixes from Ecuador like this beautiful St. Michael.
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New! Soon-to-be-canonized Bl. Carlo Acutis hand-painted statues in 16" & 10" sizes!
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The Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, one of many Marys that we carry!
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Sterling silver, gold-filled, and gemstone medals, pins, rosaries, & bracelets
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Trappistin Candy and Toffee House Toffees make wonderful hostess gifts!
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Lovely hand-painted Liscano Nativities, Plaques and Statues make wonderful gifts.
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Excellent stocking stuffers: Holy Playing cards! We buy directly from the creators.
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Beautiful Christmas Cards - Mix & Match! Printed by Baltimore's own Barton Cotton, Inc.
Cards for pastors, priests, deacons and nuns as well!
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DECEMBER NO-CLIP COUPON:
One ADVENT OR CHRISTMAS
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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Snow in the forecast? Be sure to call ahead during inclement weather, or check our website or Facebook page.
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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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Mass Times:
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Monday-Friday: 12:00pm
Friday evenings: 7:30 pm
Firstt 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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