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November 2022 Newsletter
 
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 • email@ourladyscenter.net
DONATE HERE

  SPECIAL NOVEMBER EVENTS...
Complete Event Calendar HERE
 
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All Saints Day* Celebration
Tuesday, November 1st, 11 am - 12 noon
Calling all our tiniest saints in the making! Little Marys and Josephs, Clares and Francises, Thereses and Patricks and Roses and Nicholases. Come to hear Mrs. Ginny read stories about saints, do a craft, get a treat, and join in a parade of saints into Mass. Parents, please do not stress! Costumes are not mandatory. Also, any child who would like to tell us about their special saint is encouraged to do so! 

TWO ALL SAINTS DAY SPECIALS:
1) FREE HOLY CARD FOR EVERY CHILD
2) 
BUY 4 TINY SAINTS, GET 5TH ONE FREE!


*All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation! Join us for Mass at 12:00 Noon.
 
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All Souls Day Memorial Mass
Wednesday, November 2nd, 12:00 noon
We shall remember and pray for our loved ones who have passed on and especially remember the souls of all the patrons and benefactors who supported OLC through their time, talent and treasure throughout these past 48 years. The official name of this Mass is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, a day of remembrance. On this important day we Catholics pray, celebrate Mass, visit cemeteries, and give alms in memory of those who may be in Purgatory, in hopes that their souls will be released to Heaven. Be sure to have the names of your loved ones added to our book of remembrance which will be placed on the altar at Mass on All Souls Day.
 
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33 Days to Morning Glory Study Group
Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
​November 3rd - December 1st

The next 33 Days to Morning Glory group will meet at OLC on Thursday afternoons in preparation for Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary which will take place on December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at 12:00 Noon Mass in the OLC Chapel. This wonderfully popular and effective preparation method was devised by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC based on the teachings of St. Louis de Montfort. It is a simple way to be spiritually renewed and deepen our relationship with Mary, our spiritual mother.
To register and for information on ordering your materials, contact Theresa Fortunak at 301-910-8394 or email her HERE.
 
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PRAY - FAST - ADORE!
1000 Hail Marys for the Election
Monday, November 7th,
following 12:00 Noon Mass to around 5 pm.

Come to OLC to spend some time in prayer and fasting before the Blessed Sacrament with the Legion of Mary, Our Lady Undoer of Knots Praesidium. We will be imploring our Lord's protection upon the integrity of the electoral process and upon all those who seek to serve honorably. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed following the Noon Massand continue through the praying of the 1000 Hail Marys. We will then close with Benediction.
 
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BOOK READING & SIGNING!
Pamela Love, Local Author!
Wednesday, November 9th, 10:30 am
Popular local author Pamela Love will return to OLC to read her newest book, "A Miracle in the Kitchen, a Legend About St. Zita." This delightful children's book follows the astonishing story of a faithful young Italian domestic servant who had Heavenly help as she carried out her duties in charity and love. It's a beautiful story to usher in the season of bountiful goodness with the joy of fresh-baked bread! We carry a number of Pamela's other children's books which are published by Pauline Books, including "Brigid & the Butter" and "Staircase for the Sisters." She will be happy to sign books for you.
 
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Blessing of Veterans
Friday, November 11th, 12:00 noon Mass
OLC invites all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces and those who have family members who have served to receive a special blessing at Mass on Veterans' Day. Join us as we honor our beloved veterans. We are so thankful to all who have served our nation with honor!
All Veterans of Military Service will receive a discount in the store! Be prepared to state your branch and rank!
 
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Defend Life Speaker Series Featuring
Dr. Alan Keyes
"Right According to God:
America Will Not Survive Unless We Return to the Rights Enumerated in the Declaration of Independence"
Friday, November 11th, 1:00 pm in the Chapel
Dr. Alan Keyes is a former United States Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs and an American conservative political activist, author, and a former presidential candidate, as well as a husband and father. With his Harvard University Doctorate in Government with an emphasis on the US Constitution, extensive experience in American government, and great faith in God, he is able to provide a strong defense of morality in America. Come hear this unparalleled leader speak, and then stay for refreshments and lovely conversation in the Conference room.

Please note: The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed during the talk. The Holy Hour of Reparation normally held on the second Friday will move to Friday, October 21st.
 
Get Your Tickets for the Famous OLC
Basket Raffles!

Our Raffle Baskets are legendary, and it is that time again! Get your tickets now.

​First up is the
Thanksgiving Basket Raffle
loaded with nearly everything you need to set a gorgeous table for your Thanksgiving feast. The drawing for this basket will be held on Monday, November 21st after noon Mass & Confessions.
 
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Thanksgiving Raffle Basket
$520 Value!
  • Holiday Table Cloth (60x120)
  • Cloth Napkins (12)
  • Table Runner w/4 Matching Placemats
  • 8-Melamine Canapé Plates
  • Pumpkin Centerpiece
  • 26” Autumn Wreath
  • Large White Pumpkin Decorative Platter (by: Mud Pie)
  • Pair of Wooden Spoons
  • Baking Dish
  • Small Festive Embroidered Pillow
  • Small “Fall Leaves” Appetizer Plate
  • Fall Embroidered Kitchen Towels (Set of 2)
  • Fall Leaves Kitchen Towels (Set of 2)
  • Wooden “Thankful” Plaque
  • Pumpkin Liquor
  • Roasted Pumpkin Scented Candle
  • Box of Trappestine Chocolate Squares
  • Wicker Storage Basket
  • Glass Baking Dish in Wicker Basket
  • Handmade Orange Rosary
      PLUS GIFT CARDS:
  • $100 Giant Gift Card
  • $25 Shell Gift Card
  • $25 Our Lady's Center Gift Certificate

Raffle Tickets: $5 ea.
OR  5 tickets for $20!
Purchase in person or charge over the phone. All tickets can be put in one entry box or divided up among all the Thanksgiving and Christmas raffle baskets. You could potentially win them all!

Four Amazing Christmas Baskets
are being assembled now!

Look for a separate email coming within the next few days with photos and listing of contents!
The Christmas Basket winners will be drawn at our Annual Patron Pot-Luck Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 20th following 12:00 noon Mass! See the invitation further down in this newsletter. 
You need not be present to win any of the raffles, but we hope you are!

 
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Please Note: We will be CLOSED on Thursday-Sunday, November 24th -27th
​We will reopen on Monday, November 28th

Off Site Parish Shows
Find us after Masses selling at the following locations:
11/19-20 - St. Louis Parish, Clarksville
12/4 - St. Philip Neri, Linthicum

 

SAVE THE DECEMBER DATES!
 
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St. Nicholas Coming to Town!
Tuesday, 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!

Please 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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HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Feast of the Immaculate Conception -
TWO Masses
Wednesday, Dec. 7th, 7:00 pm Vigil
Thursday, Dec. 8th, 12:00 Noon

We have added a special vigil evening Mass to accommodate all those who may wish to come to Our Lady's Center to honor the Blessed Virgin on this Marian holy day of obligation.

The Bookstore will be open Wednesday, December 7th until 7:00 pm Vigil Mass for those who would like to shop beforehand.

​Learn about the history and theology of this doctrine HERE and join us beginning Nov. 30th in praying this novena to the patroness of our suffering and torn nation, she who crushes the head of the serpent.
 
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2022 Annual Patron Pot Luck Christmas Party & Basket Raffle
Tuesday, December 20th, 1-3 pm


Bring a dish if you wish. We hope that you do.
The more food the merrier for this hungry crew!
Let us know what you're bringing. We do like Egg Nog.
Baked Ham, Wassail, perhaps a Yule Log.
Sugar Cookies and Chocolates are always in fashion. 
Just bring enough (we don't want to ration).
Most importantly though, just bring your good cheer
All those who love Christmas are welcome here!

 

REGULAR MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
 
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First Fridays Mass & Devotions
November 4th 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
November 5th
Latin Rosary - 9:45 am
, booklets provided.
Mass & Devotions - 10:30 am 
Mass is followed by Exposition, Devotions and Confessions. Benediction around 12:00 noon. Shop 9:45-10:30 am and 11:30 am-2 pm
First Saturday Promises
 
 
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DATE CHANGE! This month only:
Holy Hour of Reparation

to the Sacred Heart before the Blessed Sacrament
Normally on the second Friday of the Month following Noon Mass, but due to a scheduling conflict, we will have it on
Friday, November 18th
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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Blanket Making Workshops
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 
1:00 pm in the Conference Room

November Dates: 11/8 & 11/22
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.
Nearly 1000 blankets have been donated through OLC to date!

 
 
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Children's Storytime & Craft
Normally the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month, 
10:30-11:30 am in the Conference Room

November Date: 11/9 ONLY
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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Flame of Love Cenacles
Revised times:
Tuesdays at 10 am live-streamed only.
Thursdays at 2 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 Ada Vergne for the materials and to sign up

LOCAL EVENT...
 
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Register today!!
Gala Benefitting Mary's Home for Expectant Mothers

Friday, November 4th at Ten Oaks Ballroom.
Mary's Home provides a safe, pro-life home environment and holistic program of services for expectant mothers in crisis and their children in need. This is their annual fundraiser, and it will be a lovely event. The registration deadline is Thursday, October 27th (today!) and there is still room. After today, the link on their website will be removed, however, you can email Abigail Pfau directly to inquire about attending, and she will do her best to seat you. Seating is limited and cannot be guaranteed after the RSVP deadline.

IN THE NEWS...
 
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Marsha Kessler, the very energetic coordinator of the Howard County chapter of Project Linus Blanket Making comes regularly to join the Blanketeers of OLC. She is shown on the right after one of our recent blanket blessings in the OLC Chapel. With Marsha are some of our very dedicated volunteers (l-r) Mary Ellen Cote, Maria Wittlin, and Carolyn Niebauer.
 
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Dave & Joan Maroney of Mother of Mercy Messengers had an excellent turnout for their talk on the Illumination of Conscience. We're hoping to have them back again very soon to reprise the talk for all those who couldn't make it the first time. We cannot wait to have them back again. The book they recommended, "Global Warning" (with an "n") has arrived, for those who expressed interest in getting one. See below in the Bookstore section.
 

IN THE BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOP...
 
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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 Christ 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!

For those items you do need to purchase on Amazon, please use AmazonSmile and select "Our Lady's Center" as your charity. We will receive a donation from each sale. Thank you! - OLC Staff
 
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Trappistine Chocolates, Fudge & Penuche make the best hostess gifts!
 
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Purgatory Books for the Month of the Holy Souls.
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Litany for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Don't forget to pray for all those who have no one to pray for them!
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Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio. New from Ave Maria Press with daily reflections.
 
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You asked for them. Here they are! "Sock Religious" Socks in Adult and Children's sizes, the perfect gift for the Catholic sock enthusiast in your life. The Advent Wreath Gift Pack comes with four pairs, one for each week of Advent.
 
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Best selection of Advent and Christmas items right now!
 
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Beautiful Christmas Cards - Mix & Match!
Printed by Baltimore's own Barton Cotton, Inc.
We even have some printed in Spanish.
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Excellent stocking stuffers: Catholic Doctrine Playing Cards created by a priest to help us all learn our faith.
 
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New Arrivals: The Global Warning (with an "n") book that the Maroneys recommended.
The 2023 Missal Guides, Guides for Christan Prayer, and Liturgy of the Hours Guides;.
The St. Joseph Sunday Missal booklet for 2023
 

NOVEMBER NO-CLIP COUPON:

One ADVENT ITEM in Stock
15% OFF
 
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.
Expires 11/30/2022

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Our Lady's Center Marian Shrine

3301 Rogers Ave

Ellicott City, MD 21043

(410) 461-5066

https://www.ourladyscenter.net
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Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Monday-Friday: 12:00pm
Friday evenings: 7:30 pm
1st Saturdays: 10:30 am

Confessions Follow all Masses

Adoration Friday: 12:30 - 7:30 pm
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
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.