DECEMBER 1-31 SHRINE BULLETIN

My dear Brothers and Sisters,

Welcome to the 2014 Festival of Lights that opened on

 Thanksgiving with the theme, “Jesus light of life” 

(John 8:12). As you enjoy the numerous lights at the

 Shrine may we reflect on the meaning of these lights for 

our life. In the apparition of Our Lady of La Salette, the 

visionaries, Maximin and Melanie, were drawn at first by a

 powerful light that turned out to be the Weeping Mother

 who called out to them, “Come near my children”. As

 typical of any apparitions of Mary, the Blessed Mother 

always calls attention to her Son who is the “Light of

 Life”. The message of Mary at La Salette speaks of 

broken relationships of the faithful with her Son Jesus as 

well as lack of fervor in living out one’s faith in the

 Church. Our Lady draws our attention to Christ the true

 Light of the world that shines in the midst of the

 shadows of our life. It is only by embracing Christ as the

 “Rule of our life” that we begin to foster our

 relationships. Pope Francis urges the faithful in ‘The Joy 

of the Gospel’ “to a renewed personal encounter with

 Jesus Christ”. The Missionaries of La Salette in

 responding to Mary’s call to reconciliation with God,

 oneself, others and creation envisions “to witness to the

 Kingdom of God as we seek to mend relationships in

 need of healing. The Mission statement further states

 that “Looking to Mary as our model, we discern new 

opportunities to make known Her message of hope and 

reconciliation.” This ministry of reconciliation is achieved

 by “uniting our gifts and talents with those of the laity”.

 In a special way I would like to acknowledge and 

appreciate the hundreds of volunteers, employees, 

LaSalette Missionaries, La Salette Sisters and friends 

who have given themselves, their time, their talent and

their dedication to make the festival of lights a 

successful one.

As you drive in to the Shrine grounds you are at first

 drawn to the Chapel of light where the Beautiful Lady of 

invites everyone to pray. Renewal always begins by 

coming home to oneself and Mary paves the way to her 

Son. Please visit the Chapel of Reconciliation to make 

your confessions and get yourself ready for the season of 

Advent and Christmas. Then take your whole family to the

 International Crèche Museum to view the 2200 nativity 

sets from around the world where you see how Jesus 

came into flesh in different cultures.

Please visit our blog for more reflections on the Sundays 

of Advent. Every Sunday you will read a new reflection

on how you observe Advent and prepare for Christmas, 

the coming of the Son of Man. May you have a blessed 

Season of hope and joy! 

From all of us here at the Shrine, Merry Christmas! 

Rev. Cyriac C. Mattathilanickal, MS, 

Shrine Director

The Christmas Festival of Lights

Services & Events Schedule:

MASSES:

Mondays thru Fridays..............12:10 pm, & 5:30 pm

Sat., Sun.,...12:10 pm, 4:00 pm & 5:30 pm

Christmas Eve...... 12:10 pm, 4:00 pm & 5:30 pm

Concert at 11:30 pm Midnight Mass. 12:00 am

Christmas Day: .........  12:10 pm, 4:00 pm & 5:30 pm

New Year’s  Eve (Dec. 31)......... 4:00 pm & 5:30 pm

New Year’s: (Jan.1) 12:10 pm ...... 4:00 pm & 5:30 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation: 

Daily

Every day - 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm

NO CONFESSIONS:

Nov. 27, Dec. 25, 2014 & Jan.1, 2015

Father Pat’s Concerts:

Tuesday to Friday................ 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Sat. & Sun. ............................ 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm

NO CONCERT: 

All Mondays, Saturday, Dec. 6 

and December 25^th Christmas Day

and December 25^th Christmas Day

INTERNATIONAL CRÈCHE MUSEUM 

DISPLAY OF NATIVITY SETS

(Located in the former Gift Shop)

Monday to Fridays.............. 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturdays & Sundays          2:00 pm to 9:00 pm

RELIGIOUS ARTICLE STORE

MON. THRU SUN. .................... 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
CHRISTMAS EVE...................... 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
CHRISTMAS DAY...................... CLOSED......................
Day after Christmas................. 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31).......... 10:00 am – 9:00 pmNew Year’s Day (Jan.1).... 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

Visit us www.lasalette-shrine.org/giftshop

FOOD COURT AT LA SALETTE / CAFETERIA

MON. THRU FRI. .......... 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

SAT. & SUN...................... 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CLOSED..... CHRISTMAS EVE

CLOSED..... CHRISTMAS DAY

SPECIAL HOURS:

Dec. 31, 2014 & Jan 1, 2015 Open 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

             Welcome Center/ Reception Desk 

                      Open Daily:

SUNDAY THROUGH SATURDAY:

 9:30 am - 9:00 pm

CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS DAY

                           Welcome Center/Snack Bar 

                           Open Daily:

SUNDAY THROUGH SATURDAY:

 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CLOSED  ON  CHRISTMAS DAY

Trolley, Hay Ride & Carousel:

Fridays thru Sundays:

 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

$5.00 donation/Tickets

at the Bread Booth

Photo with Santa Claus (St. Nicholas)

Friday thru Sunday: 

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

Welcome Center - Room A

We wish to express 

our gratitude 

for all your generous

 donations to the Shrine.

We also have Memorials available.

Days of Remembrance, 

Memorial Plaques, Bricks, 

Benches, 

Annual Memorial Candles

For more information (508) 222-5410 

Log on: www.lasaletteshrine.org/Calendar/Concerts.html 

FACEBOOK:

www Facebook/NationalShrineofLaSalette 

TWITTER: 

HTTP://www.twitter.com/lasalettenews

DIRECTIONS:

GPS: 947 Park St. Attleboro, MA 02703

From I-95 North: 

Take Exit 3 (Route 123 East)

and follow the signs to the Shrine. (Be aware of Detour)

From I-95 South: 

Take Exit 5 (Route 152) or Exit 3 (Route 123 East) 

and follow the signs to the Shrine.

From I-195 or US 44: 

Take Route 118 North (towards Rehoboth) and continue to the 

Shrine on Route 118 North.

From I-295:

At the northern end of I-295 in Massachusetts. 

Take I-95 South to Exit 3 (Route 123 East) 

and follow the signs to the Shrine. 

From I-495 North: 

Take Exit 10 (Route 123 West) 

thru Norton and follow the signs to the Shrine.

Welcome to our Shrine Website and Social Sites: 

Main: www.lasalette-shrine.org

Blog: http://nationalshrineofourladyoflasalette.blogspot.com/ 

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/people/NationalShrineof- 

LaSalette/100008345202203

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/LaSaletteNews

Retreat & Conference Center:

http://www.lasaletteretreatcenter.com/ 

Youth Ministry/Retreat Center: 

http://www.lasaletteyouthministry.org/ 

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Salette-Youth-Ministry/138668492836450

Brother Dave’s Young Adult Ministry: 

https://www.facebook.com/eubankms

Christmas Guest Concerts:

Wednesday, December 3

5:30 pm West Bridgewater High School 
Choir Christmas Carols – Outdoor Chapel

Thursday, December 4

5:30 pm Boston College High School Choir 
Christmas Carols – Outdoor Chapel 
7:00 pm StoneHill Collegiate Chorale/ Welcome Center

Saturday, December 6

5:30 pm Steve LeMay Concert 
Welcome Center

Sunday, December 7

5:00 pm Saint Mary's Junior/Senior Choir/ 
Voices of Peace Welcome Center

Thursday, December 11

5:30 pm North Attleboro Girl Scouts
Outdoor Chapel

Saturday, December 13

7:00 pm Our Lady of the Rosary Band 
Portuguese Band 
 Welcome Center

Sunday, December 14

5:30 pm SMCCB Concert
Welcome Center

Saturday, December 20

5:30 pm 4U Concert 
Welcome Center

Sunday, December 21

6:00 pm Posada Navidena
(Spanish) 
Welcome Center

Friday, December 26

7:00 pm Portuguese Concert 
with

Dionísio Da Costa 
Welcome Center

Saturday, December 27

7:00 pm Ornament Concert

Tickets $10.00 
Welcome Center

Tickets available at 
the Reception Desk

Sunday, December 28

5:30 pm One Voice
 Welcome Center