2/21/2014

March 5th Begins Lent... let us reflect on the writings of Rev. Fr. Normand Theroux, M.S. taken from www.lasalette.org managed by Fr. Ron Gangne,M.S.

Untitled-1There is much to learn, I believe, from the behavior of Our Lady of La Salette toward Maximin and Melanie. First, she chose them humble, ignorant and poor. There is nothing much to envy in them. Second, they were not saints in the sense of official recognition as such by the Church. Nor will they ever be. Third, their lives after the apparition and after the local Bishop and assumed responsibility for spreading the news of La Salette, were still very ordinary.
“God chose the foolish of the world 
to shame the wise” (1 Cor 1:27)
True, they were very often recognized as celebrities of a sort, but they manifested all the shortcomings of ordinary human beings. It would seem that Our Lady wanted to hold them up to the world as people able to serve God and the Church even though their lives gave no evidence of outstanding holiness.
It is clear that Our Lady showed them special affection and consideration throughout the apparition. The first sign of this consideration is her calling them to this special mission to the whole world. La Salette is the strong affirmation given to the people of God of the importance of their role as individuals.
Her message to all this people is clear:

• it is possible to be called to an important mission even if one does not have what is normally essential for this mission.
• God calls the ungifted, the unloved, to his own gifts and to his own love. Clearly, Our Lady of La Salette called the children to a special kindof relationship with her. The discourse may have lasted no more than a half hour but the children's friendship with her was born on that mountain and it lasted throughout their own lifetimes.

Untitled-2A Message of Hope
La Salette is also clearly a message of hope meant to be given to all peoples, and given to them as individuals. Our Lady called even them to the lofty responsibility of carrying the message of God himself to the world. God and Our Lady openly granted these two illiterate children a complete trust. This trust can also be given to anyone. In fact, it is given, in other ways to people who want to listen to word and pass it on.
Our Lady’s choice of Maximin and Mélanie, in spite of an absence in them of the most common qualities and talents, is obviously an encouragement to everyone to aspire to closeness to Our Lord and Our Lady. These children, who did not pray, who did not attend Mass, who had the most sketchy knowledge of religion were shown to the world as having the Lord's and the Virgin's special affection.
They were called to a highly sensitive and responsible mission in spite of clearly lacking in all the gifts suitable to that mission. This is an unspoken message: even we are called to a special mission. Even we are loved individually and personally as Maximin and Melanie were.
  

2/17/2014

Calendar of Events for February, March,April & May....

 WELCOME To the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette         
     947 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 Tel: (508) 222-5410 www.lasalette-shrine.org

APRIL & MAY 2014 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
       
MASSES:
Sunday 12:10 pm    
Monday- Friday 12:10 pm & 6:30 pm
Saturday 12:10 pm & 4:30 pm (Sunday Vigil)
X PRO-LIFE (Vigil) Mass 4:30 pm April 26 & May 31 Sponsored by Knights of Columbus

CONFESSIONS:
Every Day: Saturday & Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: 1:00pm- 2:00pm & Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 pm

NO CONFESSIONS:
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 17, GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 18, HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 19 &
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION:  
April 4 & May 1   1:00 – 6:00 pm Shrine Church   


SATURDAYS’ EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - Church
Every Saturday - 1:00 – 4:00 pm Shrine Church   (Holy Saturday, April 19th  Special Services)


HEALING SERVICES:
Sunday, April 6 & May 4 - 2:30 pm -
SPANISH - Fr.  Juan Patricio Sullivan, M.S.  

Sunday, April 13 & May 18 -  2:00 pm 
PORTUGUESE Fr. Manuel Pereira, M.S. & Dionísio DaCosta

Sunday, April 27 & May 25 - 2:00 pm 
ENGLISH  Fr. André “Pat”Patenaude, M.S. – Welcome Center   
As we continue to reflect on LENT May, we all deeply reflect on Jesus’ love for us!
Holy Week Lenten Series – “His Death is our Hope” (St. Augustine) 
Led by Anna Rae-Kelly OCDS,M.Th., M.Sc.,B.Ed.  
Sunday April 13 4 -5 pm “Mother of Hope”,
Monday April 14   7:15 – 8:15 pm, “The Cost of Hope”, 
Tuesday, April 15   7:15 – 8:15 pm “The Dawning of Hope”
All Sessions in Shrine Welcome Center

STATIONS OF THE CROSS - EVERY FRIDAY
at 7:15 pm – Shrine Church


Day of Prayer for the Pax Christi – Welcome Center
Saturday, March 22 & 29 April 12, 10 am – 3pm,

DIVINE MERCY WEEKEND - SATURDAY, APRIL 26  & SUNDAY – April 27
Saturday, April 26
4:30 pm Mass with special Celebrant to be announced
Sunday April 27
Film at 11:00 am Welcome Center, Divine Mercy Devotions, Mass & Veneration of the First Class Relics of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska right after Mass – Call for details (508) 222-5410

TOTAL CONSECRATION TO JESUS THROUGH MARY
(Consecration on May 31 at 12:10 Mass)
33 consecutive day consecration in model of St. Louis de Montfort, beginning on Monday evenings
(April 28, May 5 (in Church) 12, 19 & 26)  a 30 minute reflections offered weekly throughout Consecration Period
La Salette Youth 
 April 19 , & May 17  5:00 – 10:00 pm Welcome Center

La Salette Youth Rally May 31 
Joe Everton Youth Ministry Coordinator (508) 236-9000
Visit our website: http://www.lasaletteyouthministry.org/  or 
E-Mail: lasaletteyouthministry@gmail.com

Filipino Pilgrimage Day 
30th Anniversary in Honor of the Holy Infant of Prague
May 25   10:30 am – 5 pmGloria PlatonCoordinator (781)935-0437

Saint Padre Pio Prayer Meeting 
Every 2nd Monday of the Month
April 14 & May 12
at 7:15 pm Fr. Richard (Dick) Delisle, M.S. 
& Ron Mendes – Reconciliation Chapel

La Salette Novena & Divine Mercy Holy Hour 
Every Wednesday
12:10 & 6:30 pm Masses, Adoration at 7:15 pm – Shrine Church

La Salette Intercessory Prayer Meeting  
2nd Thursday of the Month
April 10 & May 8 at 7:15 pm   Beverly Noelte - Reconciliation Chapel

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MODERN SAINTS BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK
April 18 Silvio Dissegna & May 16  at 7:15 pm (Every third Friday of each month) Brother David Eubank, M.S., Facilitator  Reconciliation Chapel for more information call  (508)236-9088 or our website:  www.lasalette-shrine.org  

PAX Christi Prayer Meeting 
3rd Tuesday of the Month
April 15 & May 20 - 7:15 pm - Reconciliation Chapel

BETHANY NIGHTS/ John Polce Last Friday of the Month
April 25 & May 30 at  7:30 pm Sharp  – Shrine Church

VOCATIONS... Do Not Be Afraid to Say “Yes” to God’s Call in Serving God’s Holy Church!
Rev. Fr. Dennis J. Loomis, M.S. Vocation Director call (508) 342-0538 or email dennismsmma@aol.com

Sanctuary Lamp Intention: If you would like to sponsor a Sanctuary Lamp Candle for a month in memory of a living or deceased loved one, please contact our office at (508) 838-3534. For more information on our Shrine’s upcoming Services, Events, Memorials   www.lasalette-shrine.org  or  www.lasaletteservices.info

Bistro is Open to serve you! Located inside the Welcome Center:
Wednesday through Sunday - 12:00pm – 5:00 pm for more information contact (508) 222-5410 x155
     (Soup, Sandwich, Pastry, Candy, Soft Serve Ice Cream & Coffee, Tea, Soda, Water available)

We need donations for flowers! Sister Mila, S.N.D.S. appreciates your generosity!

VISIT OUR RELIGIOUS ARTICLES/ GIFT SHOP STORE - Open year-round!  Sun – Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Visit our website for all Events & Services Schedule at www.lasalette-shrine.org/giftshop

RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER SCHEDULE

(508) 222-8530 www.lasaletteretreatcenter.com





FEBRUARY & MARCH 2014
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
       
MASSES:
Sunday 12:10 pm    
Monday- Friday 12:10 pm & 6:30 pm
Saturday 12:10 pm & 4:30 pm (Sunday Vigil)
X PRO-LIFE (Vigil) Mass 4:30 pm February 22 & March 29 Sponsored by Knights of Columbus

CONFESSIONS:
Every Day: Saturday & Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 pm
 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: 1:00pm- 2:00pm & Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 pm
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION:
 February 7 & March 7

SATURDAYS’ EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - Church
Every Saturday - 1:00 – 4:00 pm Shrine Church    

HEALING SERVICES:
Sunday, February 2 & March 2
2:30 pm - SPANISH - Fr.  Juan Patricio Sullivan, M.S.  

Sunday, February 16 & March 16
2:00 pm - PORTUGUESE Fr. Manuel Pereira, M.S.
Dionísio DaCosta 

Sunday, February 23 & March 23
2:00 pmENGLISH    
  
LENT BEGINS from MARCH 5 April 16 May we all deeply reflect on Jesus’ love for us! 
Ash Wednesday, March 5 
Ashes will be distributed during 12:10 & 6:30 pm Masses

STATIONS OF THE CROSS - EVERY FRIDAY
at 7:15 pm – Shrine Church

Two St Patrick’s Celebrations:
Sunday, March 16
1) Day of Irish Prayer with Fr. John Sullivan, M.S. Time & details this event will follow on our website www.lasalette-shrine.org and Facebook.com/nationalshrinelasalette

2) Noel Henry Irish Band Show & Irish Dinner at 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm Donation $20.00 (508) 222-5410

La Salette Youth - Joe Everton Youth Ministry Coordinator (508) 222-8530 x 211
Visit our website: http://www.lasaletteyouthministry.org/  or e-Mail: lasaletteyouthministry@gmail.com

Saint Padre Pio Prayer Meeting 
Every 2nd Monday of the month
February 10 & March 10 at 7:15 pm
Fr. Richard (Dick) Delisle, M.S. & Ron Mendes – Reconciliation Chapel

Smart recovery meetings
eVERY MONDAY at 7pm
For more information call Randy (774)203-5220

La Salette Novena & Divine Mercy Holy Hour - Every Wednesday
12:10 & 6:30 pm Masses, Adoration at 7:15 pm – Shrine Church
La Salette Intercessory Prayer Meeting
2nd Thursday of the Month
February 13 & March 13
at 7:15 pm Rev. Fr. Tom Puthusseril, M.S. & Bev Noelte - Reconciliation Chapel

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MODERN SAINTS BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK
February 21 Carla Roci & March 21 Chiara (Luce) Badano
 at 7:15 pm (Every third Friday of each month) Brother David Eubank, M.S., Facilitator  Reconciliation Chapel for more information call  (508)236-9088 or our website:  www.lasalette-shrine.org  
PAX Christi Prayer Meeting 
3rd Tuesday of the month
February 18 & March 18 - 7:15 pm - Reconciliation Chapel

BETHANY NIGHTS/ John Polce 
Last Friday of the month
February 28 & March 28 at  7:30 pm Sharp  – Shrine Church

 VOCATIONS! Say “Yes” to God’s Call to serve God’s Holy Church! Rev. Fr. Dennis J. Loomis, M.S. Vocation Director may be reached for appointment at (508) 342-0538 or email dennismsmma@aol.com
Sanctuary Lamp Intention: If you would like to sponsor a Sanctuary Lamp Candle for a month in memory of a living or deceased loved one, please contact our office at (508) 838-3534. For more information on our Shrine’s upcoming Services, Events, Memorials -  www.lasalette-shrine.org or www.lasaletteservices.info
Bistro is Open to serve you! 
Located inside the Welcome Center:
Wednesday through Sunday - 12:00pm – 5:00 pm for more information contact (508) 222-5410 x155

We need donations for flowers! Sister Mila, S.N.D.S. appreciates your generosity!

VISIT OUR RELIGIOUS ARTICLES/ GIFT SHOP STORE 
Open year-round!  Sun – Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Visit our website for all Events & Services Schedule at www.lasalette-shrine.org/giftshop


RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER SCHEDULE (508) 222-8530 www.lasaletteretreatcenter.com