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Snow or Ice in the Forecast?
Check the home page on our website for up-to-the-minute weather related announcements. Also, you may call 410-461-5066 and press "5" or check Facebook before heading out.
We will be open if possible and prudent. We do not follow Howard County closings.
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OLC "TREASURE HUNT" EXTENDED!
Over $1800 was raised on Saturday! Let's keep it going!
We're putting out even more items for you to view all week!
Come in anytime this week for your chance to bring home a unique, rare and perhaps quite valuable gently used statue, crucifix, or vintage Catholic book. These are items which we have accumulated and kept aside for such a time as this, when we really need to raise some extra revenue! Items will have suggested minimum offers. First come, first serve! Cash or checks preferred but will accept charges as well. Treasure Hunt ends Friday evening at 7:30 pm.
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St. Blaise Feast Day Blessing of Throats
Tuesday, February. 3rd 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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First Friday Mass & Devotions
February 6th 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
Our Lord's First Friday Promises
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First Saturday Mass & Devotions
February 7th, 10:30 am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Confessions & Devotions will follow Mass and end with Benediction.
Come early for the Rosary in Latin beginning at 9:45! Instruction provided.
Shop will be open 9:45 - 10:30 am then 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Our Lady's First Saturday Promises
LAST DAY TO SHOP BEFORE BOOKSTORE TEMP. CLOSING
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
FEBRUARY 9th - 13th:
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 and God bless you!
OLC's regular Masses WILL continue as normal in our WARM upstairs Chapel...
HOWEVER
Lower level Bookstore must CLOSE for 5 Days.
OLC SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF FEB. 9th:
Chapel OPEN 11 am - 1:30 pm, Mon - Fri.*
for Rosary, Noon Mass & Confessions
(inc. 11 am Seven Sorrows Rosary on Tues & Fri).
On Friday 2/13 Evening, the Chapel WILL be OPEN 7 - 9 pm
for reg. Mass, Exposition, Confessions & Devotions.
*No Friday Afternoon Adoration on 2/13.
All other devotions and activities canceled for the week.
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Holy Hour of Reparation
February 13th, following 12 pm Mass in Chapel
Come join us on the second Friday of each month in reciting aloud these vocal prayers in reparation for sins committed against the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus asked his disciples, "Could you not watch one hour with me?" Perhaps the comfort that the angel came to give Our Lord was the message of so many souls down through time who would come to be with him and make reparation. Booklets provided
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President's Day Holy Hour
Monday, Feb. 16th following 12 pm Mass
Come spend an hour with us in solemn Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament as we honor our former presidents who defended and upheld our freedoms and also to pray for the office of the presidency and for its current and future occupants. We will never cease calling for the defense of our freedoms, especially the freedom of religion. Nor will we cease to pray for those entrusted with authority over us, that they allow themselves to be humbly guided by Truth and blessed with true wisdom, knowledge and understanding.
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Shrove Tuesday Mass of the Holy Face
Tuesday, February. 17th, 12:00 pm*
Following Mass, we will pray in reparation before a blessed image of the Holy Face, a reproduction of the image known as "Vera Effigies” of the veil of Veronica. In 1958, Pope Pius XII declared the feast of the Holy Face to be the day before Ash Wednesday so that this devotion could be practiced in the Church. More Info. HERE.
*Begin the 9 Day Novena to the Holy Face on Sun., Feb. 8th.
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LENT BEGINS FEBRUARY 18TH!
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Ash Wednesday Mass & Distribution of Ashes
Feb. 18th, 12:00 Noon
If you can not make it to Mass at your parish, come to OLC and receive your ashes at noon Mass, and stay for Confession to kick off your Lenten journey cleansed of sin and spiritual impurities.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays during Lent in the Chapel after both the 12:00 Noon and 7:30 pm Masses. Join us as we pray the Way of the Cross together. They enable us to feel Jesus’ suffering, give us strength in times of suffering, instill in us a compassion for those who suffer, remind us of the vast love of God, and give us a sign of great hope as we look forward to the Resurrection. Learn how the Stations began HERE.
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BUS TRIP! • BUS TRIP! • BUS TRIP!
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2026 Divine Mercy Sunday Pilgrimage
to Holy Rosary Church in Baltimore
Archdiocesan Divine Mercy Shrine with relics of St. Faustina and Pope JPII
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Sunday, April 12th, leaving OLC at 9:30 am
Join us for our annual Pilgrimage to Holy Rosary Church in Baltimore, the Archdiocesan Shrine for Divine Mercy, on Divine Mercy Sunday. OLC will charter a couple busses which will leave the Center at 9:30 am and return to OLC at 4:00 pm. Mass will be celebrated at Holy Rosary at 1:00 pm. Seats are still available. The cost is $40 per seat. A cash free will offering will be collected for the bus driver as well. The Bookstore will be open at 8:45 am for those who arrive early to shop.
Reserve your seat now by email or phone.
Submit payment at your earliest convenience to ensure your seat. A link to the waiver form will be provided to those who reserve a seat.
Please sign up by April 3rd, if possible, to ensure cost of bus transportation is covered. Cancellation deadline is 4/3. After that we may not be able to issue a refund.
Receive a plenary indulgence! Learn about the extraordinary graces promised to us when we observe the Feast Divine Mercy.
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Regularly Scheduled Activities:
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Seven Sorrows Rosary
Every Tues. & Fri. 11:00 am
(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
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
following 12 pm Mass
Feb. 2/24 ONLY!
(Feb. 10th canceled)
These simple no-sew blankets will be blessed and distributed to children in crisis through Project Linus. Donations appreciated to cover the cost of the fleece.
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Devotions to St. Joseph
First Wed. of the Month
following 12 pm Mass
Feb. date: 2/4
The world desperately needs the intercession of St. Joseph, patron of fathers, families, the Universal Church and the Terror of Demons! Learn about the Nine First Wednesdays HERE.
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Children's Storytime & Craft
2nd & 4th Wed. of the month, 10:30-11:30
Feb. 25th ONLY!
(Feb. 11th canceled)
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 if possible. Drop-ins always welcome!
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
Thursdays following 12 pm 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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Ecce Homo Traveling Bust of Our Lord & Blessed Chalice
Sign up in the Bookstore to take home the Ecce Homo bust of Our Lord and blessed chalice for a two week interval. Set them up in a place of honor in your home and, during that period, pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life as well as your own personal intentions.
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SAVE THE UPCOMING DATES...
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Catholic Men's Fellowship of Maryland 2026 Annual Conference
Saturday, March 14, 2026 • St. Louis Church, Clarksville
Register Now, and be sure to bring a friend!
OLC will be displaying religious articles and books, so we will see you there!
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OLC BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOP
*We are a non-profit. All sales go towards supporting the Shrine!
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Purchase St. Valentine's Day Gifts This Week!
After this Saturday, the Bookstore will close and will not reopen before St. Valentine's Day. Come now to pick up some beautiful greeting cards, Cafe 4 Life Coffee, Caramels, and many more wonderful gift ideas for your sweetheart and all those you love.
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Purchase Lent Resources NOW!
When we reopen, it will be only two days before Ash Wednesday!
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FEBRUARY NO-CLIP COUPON:
15% OFF
one Lent or Easter Book
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No coupon necessary. Valid on regularly priced, in-stock books only. Not valid on previously purchased or discounted items. Cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts. Some restrictions apply.
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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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Chapel Hours:
Holy Sacrifice
of the Mass
Monday-Friday: 12:00pm
Friday night: 7:30 pm
1st Saturdays: 10:30 am
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Rosary
Monday-Friday: 11:30 am
Confessions
Following all Masses
Adoration
Friday: 12:30 - 7:30 pm
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Friday Night Devotions:
Holy Mass: 7:30 pm
Followed by: Confessions, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction
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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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