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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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January 2026 Newsletter
VIew COMPLETE Newsletter HERE!
Be sure to scroll all the way down for photos from December events!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM OLC!
Our Lady's Center will be CLOSED on New Years Day, Thursday, Jan.1st, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
It is a holy day of obligation, and we will all be attending Mass at our own parishes. OLC will be open regular hours all other days of the week, including First Friday & First Saturday.
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SNOW in the Forecast?
Call 410-461-5066 and press "5" for up-to-the-minute weather related announcements or check Facebook before heading out.
We will be open if possible and prudent, employing a trusted snow clearing service whenever necessary. We do not follow Howard County closings.
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Year-End Giving: The Gift of WARMTH!
We must replace another failing component of our HVAC system, this time the one that heats the Bookstore. This unit is housed below the Center and has been operating since we rebuilt from the 2001 fire. Replacement involves removing a large portion of the store floor in order to change out the unit, so it will be an involved process. We could definitely use any financial gift you can give! Thank you for your generosity, and God bless you!
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Eucharistic Adoration at OLC
during the March for Life
Friday, January 23rd, 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The 53rd Annual March for Life in Washington DC takes place on January 23rd. Whether in person or virtually, hundreds of thousands will take part, people of all walks of life who share the deep conviction that the sanctity of all human life must be defended for a just culture to exist. If you are not physically able to attend the March, please join us in spirit by coming to the OLC chapel that day anytime between our 12:00 Noon and 7:30 pm Masses to pray before the Blessed Sacrament for the cause of Life, that hardened hearts will be softened and eyes opened to the beauty and dignity that each human life inherently contains, from the moment of conception to natural death. If we see with the eyes of Christ, every single human life is infinitely valuable.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND:
CANDLEMAS, Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord, Feast of the Purification of Mary,
AND the Flame of Love Feast Day!
Blessing of Candles at 12:00 Noon Mass
Candlemas is traditionally celebrated on the 40th day of the Christmas-Epiphany season.
You may purchase unblessed candles beforehand in the Bookstore and bring them upstairs to Mass to be blessed. Candles must remain UNLIT to avoid wax drippings in the pews and on the carpet.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD:
St. Blaise Feast Day Blessing of Throats
at the 12:00 noon Mass
Join us for Mass and have your throat blessed with candles. This tradition dates back to the 4th century after St. Blaise, a bishop and martyr saved a boy choking on a fishbone. We invoke St. Blaise for his protection against any physical ailment of the throat. Let us also pray for protection against any spiritual ailment which may find vent through our throats: profanity, cursing, unkind remarks, or gossip.
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REGULAR MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
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First Friday Mass & Devotions
January 2nd 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 Mass & Activities
January 3rd
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
Every First Saturday Mass is offered for the intentions of our patrons and benefactors, and that means you!
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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, January 9th
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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The Seven Sorrows Devotions
Weekly on Tuesdays & Fridays at 11 am
followed by our regular rosary at 11:30 pm and Mass at noon.
Join us as we honor Our Lady of Sorrows.
We pray this Rosary to learn to suffer with love, as did the Blessed Mother. The Seven Sorrows Rosary leads us to understand suffering, sins, and sorrows. As we pray with our Sorrowful Mother, we begin to feel empathy for the suffering Our Lady, Our Lord, our neighbors, and ourselves. Learn more about it HERE.
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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. Contact Joan & Paul Kane for the materials and to sign up.
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Blanket Making Workshops
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month,
1:00 pm in the Conference Room
January Dates: 1/13 & 1/27
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 2000 blankets have been tied and donated through OLC to date!
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Children's Storytime & Craft
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month,
10:30-11:30 am in the Conference Room
January Dates: 1/14 & 1/28
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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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
Thursdays following 12:00 Noon Mass
In this novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, we pay tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary in asking for her assistance. The image has helped her provide strength, comfort and miracles to the faithful for centuries!
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OLC Christmas Party 2026
Celebrating Christ's Birth with Old Friends and New
Many thanks to all who came out to our Patron Pot Luck Party and brought delicious treats to share. It was quite a delicious banquet! We loved having so many of you join us and celebrating together in anticipation of Jesus' birth.
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Basket Raffles Raise Over $4000!
Our annual Christmas Basket Raffle was another success. Thank you to all who donated items and services and to all who entered. We wish that every single one of you could have won, but it is our hope that you at least feel rewarded in knowing that your generous, enthusiastic support enables us to continue this unique and holy ministry of bringing people to Jesus through Mary.
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2026 RAFFLE BASKET WINNERS:
• Thanksgiving Basket Winner - Tara Byrd
Christmas Basket Winners:
• #1: A Whimsical Christmas - Crystal Rasmussen
• #2: Silent Night, Holy Night - Cindy Ackroyd
• #3: Joy of Giving Charity Basket - Jenny Mohler
Jenny chose Our Lady's Center as the recipient of the 50% of proceeds,
so 100% came back to us. Thank you, Jenny!
• Bonus Raffle: JPII Bronze Statue - Andrea Wills
Congratulations to the winners!
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St. Nicholas Day 2026!
Bill Babcock, who serves on the OLC Board of Directors, had very large shoes to fill as he stepped into the role of St. Nicholas. Bill relieved our President, Jack Kissane, who had delighted children, parents and shopping patrons alike for well over a decade teaching about this wonderful saint. Mrs. Ginny was once again St. Nick's illustrious assistant. St. Nicholas Day is one of our favorite traditions, complete with chocolate gold coins left in the children's shoes for them to find!
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IN THE BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOP...
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Christmas Clearance
Going on Now!
Take 25% OFF
listed prices of remaining
Christmas & Advent Items through January.
Help us reduce inventory for the HVAC repairs!
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The Chapel was beautifully decorated for Advent. Come see our Christmas decorations through the Feast of the Presentation on February 2nd.
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JANUARY NO-CLIP COUPON:
One Excellent Catholic Book
to read on a snowy evening
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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Mass Times:
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Monday-Friday: 12:00pm
Friday evenings: 7:30 pm
First 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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