FEBRUARY 2017
M AS SE S , R E C ONC I L IAT ION , & A D OR AT ION
MASSES
RECONCILIATION
EUCHARISTIC
HEALING MASSES
ADORATION
Sunday
Saturday & Sunday
Spanish - First Sunday of the
12:10pm
1:00 - 4:00pm
Saturday
Month at 2:30pm
1:00 - 4:00pm
Monday
Friday
Monday - Friday
Portuguese - Third Sunday of
1:00 - 2:00pm
12:10 & 6:30pm
First Fridays
the Month at 2:00pm
Wednesday
1:00pm
6:00pm
Saturday
English - Last Sunday of the
5:00 - 6:00pm
12:10 & 4:30pm
Month at 2:00pm
“COME NEAR MY CHILDREN, DON’T BE AFRAID.” -Our Lady at La Salette
Father Andre Patenaude, M.S. - Superior
Fr. Ted Brown , M.S. - Shrine Director Father Cyriac Mattathilanickal, M.S. - Retreat Center Director
FROM APPARITION
TO INSPIRATION...
In the winter of 2015, the National Shrine of La Salette
was fortunate enough to welcome our resident artist,
Brother Donald Wininski, to live here in Attleboro. A
Massachusetts native, Bro. Donald came to the shrine
from Altamont, NY where he honed his skills as a
painter, submitting and taking home many medals and
ribbons for his works in local fairs and contests.
Over the past year, Brother Donald has been creating
many works from his studio in the Retreat Center,
which hang all around the Shrine. From the 3-part
depiction of our Lady’s Apparition in the Welcome
Center’s conference room to the three depictions of
angels that hang above the choir in the Shrine Church
Brother continues to use his talent and love of art to
draw all who visit the Shrine into a deeper relationship
with Christ.
Some of Brother Donald’s paintings are on display
and available for purchase in the Religious Article
Store.
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SHRINE CALENDAR
Feb 2, Feast of the Presentation
Feb 2, Day of Prayer for Women, pg 4
Feb 3, Feast of St. Blaise (Blessing of Throats), pg 2
Feb 8, Day of Prayer for Women, pg 4
Feb 11, Sacrament of the Sick, Pg 2
Feb 11, Koinonia, pg 2
Feb 12, Taize & Youth Mass, pg 3
Feb 15, Day of Prayer for Women, pg 4
Feb 23, Day of Prayer for Women, pg 4
Feb 24, La Salette Movie Festival, pg 4
Feb 26, Burning of Palms, pg 4
Mar 1, Ash Wednesday, pg 4
Mar 1, Miercoles De Cenzia, pg 3
Mar 15, Day of Prayer for Women, pg 4
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Saturday February 11, 2017
At the 12:10pm in the Shrine Church
In the letter of St James, we are told that if people are
sick, they should see the priests and let the priests pray
over them and anoint them with oil.
We invite all people who are of advanced age, facing an
operation, or suffering from a serious illness to join us
for this encounter with the healing Christ.
The Sacrament will be administered within the Mass.
Feel free to bring your relatives or friends who could
benefit from this sacrament.
PRAYER GROUPS
Shrine Church & Chapel of Reconciliation
K O I N O N I A
February 11, 2017 from 10am - 2pm
Koinonia, taken from the Greek word meaning
“community,” is a family oriented program aimed at
fostering both community and friendship through
outdoor excursions for your entire family.
February excursion: Join us for family hike on the
Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, MA. Come enjoy the
outdoors, fellowship, and fun.
Meeting point: La Salette Welcome Center at 9:00am
Lunch: bring your own lunch or buy local.
This will be a half-day excursion.
Please make your booking for our February excursion,
NO LATER THAN February 4, 2017 by calling
508-222-5410.
LA SALETTE
YOUTH MASS
February 12, 2017
at the 12:10pm Mass
featuring:
THE REVIVE MINISTRY BAND
All middle school and high school
youth are invited to attend!
FEAST OF SAINT BLAISE
Friday, February 3
At the 12:10pm & 6:30pm Masses
La Salette & Divine Mercy Devotions
Wednesday at 7:15pm in Shrine Church
Intercessory Prayer Group
2nd Thursday of the Month - 7:15pm
Leader: Bev Noelte (La Salette Associate)
Padre Pio Prayer Group
2nd Monday of the Month - 7:15pm.
Lay Leader: Ron Mendes
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La Salette Pax Christi
3rd Tuesday of the Month - 7:30pm
Prayer for Good Health
With the Blessing of the Throats
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Witness Learning to Tell the Stories of Grace
That Illumine Our Lives
Author: Leonard J. DeLorenzo
Beginning with the apostles themselves, Christians
have practiced the art of telling their stories to bring
others to faith. Leonard
J.
DeLorenzo,
theology
professor and director of
Notre
Dame
Vision—a
program designed to help
youth and young adults find
their true vocation—presents
seven guiding principles to
help you share your faith in a
genuine way and teach others
to do so as well.
Unlike many evangelical Christians, Catholics often
find it difficult to tell their faith stories. Leonard
DeLorenzo has taught thousands of teens and young
adults to relate their moments of grace in a way that is
compelling, convincing, and free of clichés and vague
generalizations.
“Witness” is a unique resource for faith-formation
ministers and adults of all ages to appreciate the ways
that grace is at work in your life, to inspire hope, and to
build community by telling your own faith story.
Available in our bookstore.
YOUNG ADULT
Sunday February 12, at 7:00pm
In Retreat Center Chapel
Our Young Adult Group YD:21 will begin to sponsor
a monthly TAIZE prayer night in the Retreat Center
Chapel.
During the evening, our young adults will be leading
the prayer. All young adults from the ages of 18-35
are invited to attend. A social will be held immediately
after the prayer at the Retreat Center.
2017 La Salette International:
La Salette Opportunities to
Serve Around the World
Mission Trip to El Salvador
July 15-25, 2017
Age: Juniors and seniors in high school
Building or restoring homes
Contact Father Lamartine Eliscar, MS
[email protected]
Mission Trip to La Gloria, BC, Mexico
August 13-20, 2017
Age: 18+
Building homes in cooperation with
Esperanza International
Contact Father Ted Brown, MS at
[email protected]
Mission Trip to La Salette, France
2 weeks to 1 month of service between March to November
Age: 18+
Receiving pilgrims and guests at the site of the La Salette
Apparition in France
Contact Father Flavio Gillio, MS
[email protected]
For more information, please contact
Fr. Ted, Fr. Lamartine,
or Fr. Flavio
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2017 LA SALETTE MOVIE FESTIVAL
Beyond the Walls:
Building Spaces of Reconciliation
Nowadays we live in a very polarized culture and society.
On the one hand we live in a global community: both
web networks and social media allow us to communicate
in real time with the four corners of the world. On
the other hand, we constantly witness an insurgence
of different forms and ways of both radicalisms and
fundamentalisms (political, ideological, racial, religious
and more). In our current context, what does it take to
build islands of communion and reconciliation rather
than walls and barriers of division and exclusion?
These are the questions we invite you to explore
through the “La Salette 2017 Movie Festival”, with 8
screenings, the last Friday of every month, the next of
which will be on February 24, 2017 from 7:15-9:00pm.
February’s movie is “Just Let Go.” After a drunk driving
accident that caused the death of his wife, his unborn
baby, his nine year old daughter, and his eleven year
old son, Chris Williams committed to do something
extraordinary... His decision launched him on a journey
toward healing that affected his family and friends, the
young man who caused the accident, and an entire
community. Based on actual events, “Just Let Go” is
an empowering invitation for all who have suffered,
however unjustly, to down their burdens and just let go.
ASH WEDNESDAY IS
March 1, 2017
Distribution of ashes at the
12:10pm & 6:30pm Masses
Every Friday at 7:15 pm we will be holding a Stations
of the Cross in the Shrine Church.
On February 26, after the 12:10pm Mass, we will be
burning palms! Please bring your palms from last
Palm Sunday to Mass!
2017 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR WOMEN
9:30am - 12:00pm
in the Retreat Center - Cost: $20/session
February 2, “The Story of the Bent Woman”
February 8, “Hope in God”
February 15, “God, It is You I Seek”
February 23, “God of All Creation”
March 15, “God’s Infinite Love and Mercy”
This series of mini-retreat days will provide an
opportunity to enjoy some quiet time of prayer and
reflection. The day will include a brief presentation,
time for private prayer, and faith sharing. There will
be an opportunity for spiritual direction for those who
wish. Please visit our website for more information.
All are invited to join us for this FREE event!
Please call 508-222-5410 for more information
or visit our website at www.lasalette-shrine.org.
We at the Shrine are grateful for the generosity of so many who make our
work possible. We depend on your goodness.
Please make donations to the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, Inc. at the address below.
IN YOUR WILL:
As you do your estate planning, remembering us in your will is a way of creating a lasting legacy of your life and
helps continue our good work. Our legal title is:
Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, Inc.
947 Park St.
Attleboro, MA 02703
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RETREAT CENTER
947 Park St. Attleboro MA 02703
[email protected]
(508) 222-8530
GUIDED MEN OF HOPE RETREAT
February 17 - 19, 2017
In the La Salette Retreat Center
ASH WEDNESDAY
DAY OF RECOLLECTION
This weekend gives you the opportunity to just be in
God’s presence and reflect on what God has given you,
is giving you, and wants to give you . . . simply to be still
and know that God loves you unconditionally.
For more information or to register, please contact the
Retreat Center at 508-222-8530.
To help you continue to develop your relationship with
God in light of your retreat experience, La Salette Retreat
Center offers Spiritual Direction/Companioning to
anyone who may be interested. All that is required is a
willingness to seek God through prayer and reflection
and meeting with a trained director once a month. If
you would like this opportunity please contact us at:
Presented by Dorothy Levesque
March 1st, 2017
In the Retreat Center from 9:00am-4:00pm
with Mass & distribution of ashes
by Fr. Cyriac Mattathilanickal
2017 RETIROS ESPAÑOLES
MIERCOLES DE CENIZA:
EL AMOR DE DIOS NOS ESPERA
Retiro Espiritua.
9:00am - 4:00pm en el “Welcome Center”
Marzo 1, 2017
¡Constantemente agregamos más retiros españoles a
nuestro calendario! Para obtener mas informacion, por
favor llame 508-222-5410!
D AY S O F P R AY E R
Join us for monthly guided Days of Prayer during
508-222-8530 or by e-mail at
[email protected]
Draw near to God and God will draw near to you.
-James 4:8
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
the winter at the Welcome Center of the Shrine. Each Meeting with a spiritual director or spiritual companion
can often help you discover God’s movement within
month, a specific program structured around the year’s your life journey and encourage you to draw closer to
Papal theme will be presented by one of the La Salette God. It can help you integrate spirituality into your
daily life, discern and make difficult choices, and share
Priests or Spiritual Directors. A free will donation will your hopes, struggles and losses. Spiritual companions
be collected. To enroll or to gather more information include ordained, religious and lay people trained in
helping you discover what God has been waiting for you
about the programs, please contact the Retreat Center to seek in a closer relationship. To learn more, contact
the Retreat Center at 508-222-8530.
at 508-222-8530.
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Make Your Weekly Offering Online
Although not everyone buys things online many people
do. For those of you who do, we will begin to offer
‘online giving’ for your regular donation. In addition
to the basket system you will now be able to select an
amount you would like to give to the Shrine each week,
set it, and forget about it. This amount will be put on
your charge card or taken right from your bank account
like other automated giving. We are now using a very
secure system called the E-Catholic/Blue Pay System.
Its security is twice that of Amazon and Paypal and use
of this method has several advantages for both you and
the Shrine.
After enrolling, you’ll no longer have to remember to get
your money ready at home or stop at the ATM before
coming to Mass. You also won’t have to search to find
the pen to make out a check. If you forget to bring your
money, you can still make a one time donation on your
phone. We’ll even give you a coupon so you still have
something to put in the basket so you don’t feel guilty
when the basket is passed. With Blue Pay, you will also
be able to register and buy tickets to different events for
events at the Shrine online!
Of course we’ll still take cash in the basket and candle
money at the front desk.
SNACK BAR
OPEN YEAR ROUND
Wednesday to Sunday - 1:00 - 4:30PM
The Snack Bar in the foyer of the Welcome
Center is a great place to stop when visiting the
Shrine. It serves fresh sandwiches, small meat
pies, pizza, and soup as well as soft serve ice
cream, chips and candy!
Brother Roger Moreau, M.S.
Snack Bar Manager
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RELIGIOUS
ARTICLES &
BOOKSTORE
The La Salette Religious Articles and Bookstore
is the perfect place to find a gift for every
occasion! Our selection includes rosaries,
crucifixes, medals, statues, Willow Tree Angels,
jewelry and music boxes. Books include a
variety of bibles, missals and prayer books,
spiritual reading and self-help books. With
Confirmations, First Reconciliations, & First
Communions quickly approaching, we’re
getting new items in every day! Come visit us
in the La Salette Welcome Center!
What occasion do you need a special gift,
book, or greeting card for?
YOU’LL FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING
FOR HERE, AT LA SALETTE.