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BEST TO READ FULL NEWSLETTER ONLINE!
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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
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SPECIAL NOVEMBER EVENTS...
Complete Event Calendar HERE
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First Saturday Mass & Devotions
Saturday, Nov. 1st
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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All Saints Storytime &
Celebration of Saints
Wednesday, Nov. 5th, 11 am - 12 noon
Calling all our tiniest saints in the making! Little Marys, Josephs, Clares, Francises, Thereses and Carlos. Come to hear Mrs. Ginny read stories about saints, do a craft, enjoy a treat and choose a FREE holy card!. 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 SAINTLY SPECIALS:
1) FREE HOLY CARD FOR EVERY CHILD
2) BUY 4 TINY SAINTS, GET 5TH ONE FREE!
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First Friday Mass & Devotions
Friday, Nov. 7th, 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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Blessing of Veterans
Tuesday, 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. Nov. 10th, the day before, is also the 250th Anniversary of the Marine Corps. Jack Kissane, the President of our Board of Directors served in the Marines, rising to the rank of Major. 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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THE BASKET RAFFLES ARE BACK!
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Get Your Tickets for our
2025 Thanksgiving &
Christmas Basket Raffles!
Our Raffle Baskets are legendary, and it is that time again! Get your tickets now.
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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 our four Thanksgiving and Christmas raffle baskets. You could potentially win them all! Thanksgiving Basket Raffle winner will be drawn on Monday, Nov. 24th. The Christmas Basket winners will be drawn at our Annual Patron Pot-Luck Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 16th following 12:00 noon Mass! See the invitation further down.
You need not be present to win any of the raffles, but we hope you are!
Here are the FOUR Amazing Raffle Baskets...
plus the BONUS Raffle!
Also: Gift Cards are still being solicited added. Does your business have one to donate?
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Please Note: We will be CLOSED on Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 27th - Nov. 30th
We will reopen on Monday, December 1st.
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Off Site Parish Shows
Find us selling at the following locations:
11/8 - Maryland Catholic Women's Conference,
Immaculate Conception, Towson (Sold out)
11/29 & 11/30 - St. Louis Parish, Clarksville, after all Masses
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A Talk by Br. Ryan Asensio, MIC:
True Devotion in 2025:
What does it mean to love the Blessed Mother?
Using St. Louis de Monfort’s advice, we can give Our Lady the devotion she deserves while steering clear of some unhealthy tendencies in popular Catholic spirituality.
SATURDAY, DEC. 6TH, 1:00 PM
In anticipation of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary which will be celebrated the following Monday, come hear a very special talk by a brother who is in formation to be ordained a priest in the order of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception!
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Br. Ryan Asensio, MIC is a well known author, speaker, radio-host, and guest on EWTN. He recently accompanied Fr. John McHale to Kibeho, Rwanda. On the journey, he met and interviewed Geeta Etwaroo, OLC patron and parishioner of St. Louis Church in Clarksville. Geeta is a Marian Helper, and Br. Ryan decided to interview her and publish an article about her in the Marian Helper Magazine. You can read the digitized version beginning on pg. 4 HERE. At Geeta's request, we have invited Br. Ryan to speak at OLC on Marian spirituality and he accepted. It was also Geeta, by the way, who approached OLC about hosting the Seven Sorrows devotion regularly several years ago. We joyfully welcomed it and are pleased to convey that it is thriving and bearing much fruit!
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Monday, Dec. 8th, 12:00 Noon
Come to Our Lady's Center on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary at a shrine dedicated to her. Be sure to come early to ensure a parking space. Learn about the history and theology of this doctrine HERE.
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St. Nicholas Coming to Town
Wednesday, Dec. 10th 10:30 am
Bring the children to OLC to meet St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, on the Wednesday after 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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Bring a dish if you wish! We will have plenty of food, fun and Christmas joy. All are invited!
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REGULAR MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
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Holy Hour of Reparation
to the Sacred Heart before the Blessed Sacrament
Second Friday of the Month following Noon Mass.
Friday, Nov. 14th
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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Seven Sorrows Rosary
Every Tues. and Fri. at 11:00 am in the Chapel.
(followed by our regular rosary at 11:30 pm)
Join us as we honor Our Lady of Sorrows. Learn about Our Lady of Kibeho and the promises associated with this devotion. Booklets provided and materials available in the store. Learn more HERE.
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Blanket Making Workshops
1:00 pm in the Conference Room
Tuesday, Nov.11th & 25th
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.
Over 2200 blankets have been donated through OLC to date!
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Children's Storytime & Craft
NOTE: Just ONE Date this Month only:
Wed. 11/5 (ALL SAINTS CELEBRATION)
See above for details.
Please note this month we will have only one date which will be held on the first Wednesday. (Normally Children's Storytime is held on the second and fourth Wednesday's of the month.)
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Flame of Love Cenacles
Thursdays at 1:30 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.
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IN THE BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOP...
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Why Christmas 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 Jesus through Mary.
Come and let us find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. We can be your personal shopper. We can even order for you and drop ship directly from our vendors to you!
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!
Thank you! - OLC Staff
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Purgatory Devotionals for the Month of the Holy Souls
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Advent Calendars, Wreaths, Candles and More!
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Christmas Nativities, Ornaments & Books
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So Many Meaningful Gift Ideas!
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...and MORE arriving daily!
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NOVEMBER NO-CLIP COUPON:
One ADVENT ITEM in Stock
15% OFF
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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.
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SPREAD THE WORD!
Tell your friends about OLC. They can sign up for the newsletter HERE
Like us on Facebook for the most up to date info!
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Chapel Schedule:
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
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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 |
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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. |
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