170th ANNIVERSARY - National Shrine of Our Lady La Salette

SEPTEMBER 2016
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
170th ANNIVERSARY
of the APPARITION of
OUR LADY OF LA SALETTE
This year, 2016, marks the 170th Anniversary of Our Lady’s Apparition at La Salette, France. We here at the Shrine are using
this year to launch a lead up to the great celebration of the 175th Anniversary. To celebrate, we will be looking at Mary’s
message of Reconciliation through the various ministries and works of the La Salette Community. There is much work being
done because of Mary’s Prayers! We invite you to attend all or some of these events. Here is our schedule:
THE GREAT LASALETTE TRIDUUM & CELEBRATION
Friday September 16, 6:30 PM Mass
La Salette as seen through the Laity
Saturday September 17, 4:30 PM Mass
La Salette as Healing
Sunday September 18, 12:10 PM Mass
Bishop Donald Pelletier, MS - Celebrant and Homilist
Monday September 19, 12:10 PM Mass
Reconciliation in the Emergency Room
Tuesday September 20, 12:10 PM Mass
Reconciliation on a World Level
Wednesday September 21, 12:10 PM Mass
Reconciliation Among the Poor
Thursday September 22, 12:10 PM Mass
Reconciliation Through the Eyes of an Artist
Friday September 23, 12:10 PM Mass
La Salette Reconciliation in the Market Place
Saturday September 24, 12:10 PM Mass
International Marian Festival Mass
LA SALETTE INTERNATIONAL MARIAN FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
To conclude our celebration of the 170th Anniversary of the
Apparition of our Lady of La Salette, we will be hosting an
International Marian Festival, which will highlight many of
the Apparitions of Mary from around the world. The day will
begin with Registration at 10am in the Welcome Center. For
more information, see pg 4.
SCHEDULE
10:00am, Arrival and Registration
10:45am, Welcome and Opening Prayer
11:15pm, Living Rosary (Rosary done in various languages)
12:10pm, Mass
Celebrant and Homilist Bishop Donald Pelletier
1:15pm, Procession
2:30pm, International Cuisine Lunch
3:15pm, International Entertainment
4:45pm, Closing
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SHRINE CALENDAR
September 2, Film: Celebrating the Life of Mother
Teresa, pg 4
September 4 12:10 Mass Celebrating the Canonization
of Mother Teresa, pg 4
September 3, Boston Haitian Pilgrimage, pg 6
September 10, Brother Paul Jussen’s Ordination to the
Diaconate, 4:30pm in the Shrine Church, pg 2
September 10, 5K Nun Run, pg 3
September 11,
Catholic Financial Life (French) Pilgrimage, pg 6
September 10-19, La Salette Novena, pg 1
September 16-18, La Salette Triduum, pg 1
September 18, All Northeast Haitian Pilgrimage, pg 6
September 19-24, La Salette Celebrates 170 Years, pg 1
September 24, International Marian Festival, pg 1
September 29, Blue Mass, pg 3
PEACE MEMORIALS DURING
THESE VIOLENT TIMES
During these violent times with shootings, bombings,
and riots, people often need a place to express their
grief. We invite you to place flowers, small memorials,
and candles at the Saint Francis Peace Garden on the
Shrine grounds. Your memorial will stay for about one
week and then the area will be cleaned.
PRAYER GROUPS
Shrine Church & Chapel of Reconciliation
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
La Salette Pax Christi
3rd Tuesday of the Month - 7:30pm
Lay Leader: Ron Holman
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
BROTHER PAUL JUSSEN, MS
On his ordination to the Diaconate!
September 10, 2016 at the 4:30pm Mass.
All are welcome to attend!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU...
to all those members of the La Salette community who
so generously donated their time to assist the Soup
Kitchen over the past months! Your support has helped
to keep a vital part of the Shrine’s outreach well staffed
and available to those who need it most!
We’d also like to extend a special thanks to all those who
donated plastic bags, school supplies, and vegetables
over the past weeks!
Pig Roast and Smoke Show BBQ
Fundraiser for Sisters Convent
OCTOBER 8th, 2016
5:30pm in front of the Welcome Center
Following the fun, fellowship, and success of our last
Smoke Show BBQ, we’ve decided to do it again - this
October, BBQ is coming back to the Shrine!
Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased in the Shrine
Church Foyer after Mass or at the Welcome Center any
time. Beverages are included in the price of the ticket!
BOOK OF THE MONTH
The Vision of La Salette:
The Children Speak
By Fr. Emile A. Ladouceur, MS
On September 19, 1846, a
beautiful lady appeared to two
young cowherds - Melanie
Calvat, a girl of 14 and Maximin
Giraud, a boy of 11 - on a
mountain slope in the hamlet of
La Salette in southeastern France
where they were pasturing their
cattle.
Subsequent questioning of
the children by both civil and
Church authorities established
their integrity and the accuracy
of their report, which led to a
firm and widespread conviction
that they had witnessed an Apparition of the Blessed
Virgin. From the apparition, the Missionaries of Our
Lady of La Salette were founded and have heeded the
call to make known her message of conversion and
reconciliation to all her people.
Available in our Religious Articles & Bookstore.
BLUE MASS
September 29, 2016 6:30 PM Mass
We have many people in our communities who put their
lives on their line daily to keep us safe. Police, Firefighters
and Emergency Medical Technicians all respond daily
to protect, help, and serve our communities and they
constantly need our prayers. On September 29th, we
would like to invite all Police Officers, Firefighters,
Medical Technicians, and their families to join us for
Mass and prayer. Attendance in uniform is encouraged!
For more information, call 508-222-5410 or visit us
online at www.lasaletteattleboroshrine.org
5K NUN RUN
On Saturday, September 10 at 8 AM we will have a 5K
run to raise money for the renovation for the sisters’
house. There is a $25 entry fee. Registration will take
place at the La Salette Welcome Center and the run will
begin at 9 AM.
Get your running shoes on and help the sisters. You
can run, walk, stroll or even crawl, as long as you
participate. Rain or Shine!
SHRINE COMMITTEE FORMATION
The La Salette Shrine attracts many dedicated and
talented people. We wish to use your talents to help
the Shrine grow! Here are some committees we’re
developing:
ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION
COMMITTEE
The Faith Formation and Education Committee assists
the La Salette Staff in developing programs, classes and
educational opportunities that help people grow in their
faith knowledge, spirituality, and as human beings.
THE FAITH IN ACTION COMMITTEE
The Faith in Action Committee assists with the various
charitable and pastoral works of the Shrine. It responds
to local area, national and international needs. It brings
to the Shrine Staff concerns that could be addressed by
the larger Shrine community.
LITURGY COMMITTEE
The Liturgy Committee assists with developing a
reverent and relevant liturgy at the Shrine. It works on
both Masses and special liturgies. It sees that proper
training is done for the committee and various liturgical
ministers.
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
The Public Relations Committee will assist the Shrine
staff in seeing that its many events are promoted
throughout the region. It stays on top of the ever
changing world of media and promotion.
COMMUNITY LIFE AND HOSPITALITY
COMMITTEE
The Community Life and Hospitality Committee works
to see that all who come to the shrine feel welcomed,
affirmed and are treated as members of the Body of
Christ. It makes known to the staff ways it could make
all feel welcome at the Shrine.
Please call 508-222-5410 to be considered for a
committee.
THE LA SALETTE SISTERS NEED YOUR HELP!
For the past few years, the La Salette Sisters here in
Attleboro have lived as part-time nomads first moving
into the Monastery, then to Cumberland, RI, and now
to the Retreat Center, never really having a place of
their own. We’d like to change that by renovating the
old, white house across the street from the Shrine so
that they can finally have a home and their ministry can
grow.
The renovations have been estimated at close to $100,000
so we’ve begun a drive to help raise the money and we
would greatly appreciate your support! If you’d like to
help the Sisters, checks may be made out to “La Salette
Shrine” and sent to 947 Park St., Attleboro, MA, 02703
with the memo: Sisters’ House.
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A Weekend of Celebration for
The Canonization of Mother Teresa
MY ONE WILD AND
PRECIOUS LIFE
Presented by Peggy Patenaude
October 18-20, 2016 at
the La Salette Retreat & Conference Center
God has gifted us with one precious life, living it to the
fullest is our gift in return. Although the unfolding of
life with its joys and sorrows is unique to each of us, we
can each choose to make our lives a masterpiece. Come
and join other women for an insightful and refreshing
experience in the journey toward inner freedom. The
Cost of this Retreat is $225 which includes the retreat,
overnight accomodations, and meals.
INTERNATIONAL MARIAN FESTIVAL
Movie Night:
“Mother Teresa: In the Name of God’s Poor”
Friday, September 2, 7:15pm in the
Welcome Center
In honor of the canonization of Blessed Teresa of
Calcutta, we will be screening this wonderful movie
showing how Mother Teresa devoted her life to helping
the “poorest of the poor.” This film highlights how she
founded the Missionaries of Charity, the challenges she
faced as the congregation grew internationally, and the
recognition of her charity work with the Noble Peace
Prize. Geraldine Chaplin stars as Mother Teresa.
Please join us as we prepare to welcome our new
beloved saint: Saint Teresa of Calcutta.
Mass Celebrating the Canonization of
Mother Teresa with quotes, photos, and
remembrances of her life.
Sunday September 4 at the 12:10pm Mass
September, 24, 2016
The La Salette Marian Festival will celebrate the National
Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette’s Marian roots. It will be
part of the celebration of the 170th Anniversary of the
Apparition of Our Lady at La Salette, France in 1846.
The day will include a procession, featuring images of
Our Lady of La Salette and images of other apparitions
from Mexico, Ireland, Vietnam, the Philippines and
India.
Schedule of the day:
10:00 AM Registration
10:45 AM Welcome and Opening Prayer
11:15 AM Living Rosary in different languages
12:10 PM Mass
1:15 PM Procession
2:30 PM International Meal
3:15 PM to 4:45 PM Cultural Programs
4:45 PM Closing Remarks and Dismissal
Please join us for this special day.
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
Office@lasaletteretreatcenter.com
(508) 222-8530
GOD THE FATHER
DEVOTION & ADORATION
Every 3rd Sunday of the Month
12:10PM in the Shrine Church
Devotees of God the Father Apostolate will lead Novena
prayer in honor of God the Father and pray the Divine
Mercy chaplet at the Adoration immediately following
the 12:10 Mass on every third Sunday. For the month
of September, we’ll gather in prayer on September 18,
2016 at 12:10 pm at the National Shrine of Our Lady of
La Salette, in Attleboro, MA. Blessed Sacrament will be
exposed and Benediction will take place at the end of
the prayer. Everyone is welcome!
D AY S O F P R AY E R
GRIEF EDUCATION &
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
The loss of a loved one in death is the greatest loss
one faces, and the most piercing pain one will ever
experience. Grief Education is a safe, compassionate,
and confidential forum where you will be given the
opportunity to learn, share, explore feelings, and . . .
find ways to accept and to cope.
Cost: $10 per session
Pre-registration required.
To register please call Sr. Judith Costa at 508-345-2660
The Bereavement Support Group meets on alternating
Tuesdays from 10:00am - 11:30am. They will meet next
on September 6th & 20th. Check our website at www.
lasaletteretreatcenter.com under “Brochures & Flyers”
for a complete list of dates. For more information,
please contact the Retreat Center.
Join us for monthly guided Days of Prayer during the
summer at the Welcome Center of the Shrine. Each
month a specific program themed around this year’s
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Papal theme of “Merciful Like the Father”, will be Meeting with a Spiritual Director or Spiritual Companion
presented by one of the La Salette Priests or Spiritual can often help you discover God’s movement within
Directors. The next day of prayer will be taking place on your life journey and encourage you to draw closer to
God. It can help you integrate spirituality into your
September 10th. The day will be led by Anna Rae-Kelly, daily life, discern and make difficult choices, and share
OCDS and will be themed: “Mother of Mercy”. A free your hopes, struggles and losses. Spiritual Companions
will donation will be collected. To enroll or to gather include ordained, religious and lay people trained in
helping you discover what God has been waiting for you
more information about the programs, please contact
to seek in a closer relationship. To learn more, contact
the Retreat Center at 508-222-8530.
the Retreat Center at 508-222-8530.
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Make Your Weekly Offering
Online
You are now able to set up automatic giving online. Go
to lasalette-shrine.org, click the ‘Weekly Giving” button.
You will see a gray ‘monthly recurring or weekly recurring’ button. Choose how you would like to give. Your
choice will darken. Click that button with the amount
you wish to give. It will be automatically paid from your
credit card or bank account. Once we receive your first
payment, we will send you coupons you can place in the
basket so you will have a sense of offering your time and
talent to God. You no longer have to stop at the ATM or
worry about forgetting your money. We are using a very
trustworthy company called “Blue Pay” which has twice
the security of Paypal. As always we thank you for your
generosity.
2016 ETHNIC PILGRIMAGES
September 3
Boston Haitian Apostolate Pilgrimage
September 11
Catholic Financial Life Pilgrimage (French)
September 18 - Haitian Pilgrimage
September 24 - La Salette International Pilgrimage
September 25 - Portuguese Pilgrimage
October 18 - Hispanic Rosary Pilgrimage
SNACK BAR
OPEN YEAR ROUND
Wednesday to Sunday - 12:00 - 4:30PM
The Snack Bar in the foyer of the Welcome
Center is a great place stop when visiting the
Shrine. Sandwiches, small meat pies, pizza and
soup as well as soft serve ice cream, chips and
candy are featured.
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, statutes, Willow Tree Angels,
jewelry and music boxes. Books include a
variety of Bibles, Missals and prayer books,
spiritual reading and self-help books. With
some Confirmations and Christmas 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.