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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 DECEMBER EVENTS...
Complete Event Calendar HERE
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First Friday Mass & Devotions
Friday, Dec. 5th, 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 Mass, Devotions
Saturday, Dec. 6th, 10:30 AM
10:30 am - Mass & Devotions
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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A Talk by Br. Ryan Asensio, MIC
12:00 PM (note correct time)
Following First Saturday Devotions & Benediction:
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.
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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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, December 8th, 12:00 Noon
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Please be aware that attendance is often high on Marian feast days, so plan to come early to ensure you find a parking space and a seat!
Learn about the history and theology of this doctrine HERE . She is the patroness of our suffering and torn nation, she who crushes the head of the serpent. Let us turn to her for help.
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St. Nicholas Coming to Town
for Children's Storytime!
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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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS POT LUCK!
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Bring a dish if you wish! We will have plenty of food, fun and Christmas joy. All are invited!
And we will be drawing the...
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2025 CHRISTMAS BASKET RAFFLES!
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GIFT CARDS
HAVE BEEN ADDED TO CHRISTMAS BASKETS!
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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 three Christmas raffle baskets. You could win them all! Winners will be drawn at our Annual Patron Pot-Luck Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 16th following 12:00 pm Mass!
You need not be present to win any of the raffles, but we hope you are!
Here are the THREE Amazing Christmas Raffle Baskets...
plus the JPII BONUS Raffle!
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REGULAR MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
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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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Children's Storytime & Craft
NOTE: Just ONE Date this Month only:
Dec. date: 12/8 only.
Please note this month we will have only one date which will be held on the second Wednesday only. (Normally Children's Storytime is held on the second and fourth Wednesday's of the month.)
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Blanket Making Workshops
1:00 pm in the Conference Room
Dec. date: 12/9 only.
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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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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Holy Hour of Reparation
to the Sacred Heart before the Blessed Sacrament
Second Friday of the Month following Noon Mass.
Friday, 12/12
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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IN THE BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOP...
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Special Saturday Mass & Shopping Day!
Saturday, Dec. 20th
10:30 am Mass
11:00 am - 2 pm Shop!
Our regular hours are challenging for those who work or come from a distance, so we have decided to open on the Saturday closest to Christmas! Come browse the wonderful selection of gifts at your favorite non-profit Catholic bookstore and gift shop! We will have FLASH SALES & DRAWINGS all day for instant winners of signed books, store merchandise, and store discounts! We do always try to have Mass celebrated on all the days we operate, as Christ is the source of all our strength.
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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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It's Not too Late to Pick Up Advent Items!
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Christmas Nativities, Ornaments & Books
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So Many Meaningful Gift Ideas!
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DECEMBER NO-CLIP COUPON:
One In Stock ITEM!
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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