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Our Lady's Center Marian Shrine
March 2026 Newsletter
View Complete Newsletter HERE
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Special Sunday Mass for Our Lady of Sorrows of Castelpetroso
- Blessing with the Relic of the True Cross
- Divine Mercy Sunday Bus Trip to Holy Rosary
- Special Note from the President of Our Board
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ANNOUNCING:
A Special SUNDAY Mass & Installation of a Blessed
Image of Our Lady of Sorrows of Castelpetroso!
Sunday, March 22nd, 2:30 pm
All are invited to witness the Installation of this blessed image into OLC's Chapel.
We ask that those planning on attending register so we can gauge refreshments and parking. Registering does not guarantee you a seat. Come early. We will open by 1:30 pm for shopping.
This image of the fully-approved Marian apparition was blessed at the official shrine in Molise, Italy and brought back for OLC at our request by the mother of a seminarian who discerned his vocation here.
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This blessed image of Our Lady of Sorrows of Castelpetroso will be beautifully framed and installed above the organ in the Chapel here at Our Lady's Center.
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The Our Lady of Sorrows of Castelpetroso apparition is closely tied to OLC, because our founder Frank Lancelotta’s mother and grandmother were present in Castelpetrosao during the 1888 apparitions which were witnessed by over 500 people including priests and the bishop himself!
We believe that OLC is the direct recipient of graces that flowed from that apparition. Our Lady spoke not a word but knelt with her hands outstretched in a posture of offering, showing herself to be perfectly united to the Divine Will in accepting her Son's sacrifice for our redemption.
The installation of the blessed print in this chapel will take place at a special Sunday Mass on March 22nd at 2:30 pm and will be celebrated by our founder’s own great-nephew, Fr. Jamie Lancelotta. The Mass fulfills Sunday obligation. The grounds will then be sprinkled with water from the miraculous spring at the shrine in Castelpetroso. Finally, all will be invited to celebrate with us in the conference room with Italian hors d’oeuvres and treats.
Learn more about the apparition on the posters in the lower level hallway and also in our commemorative historical booklet written by our manager which is available in the Bookstore.
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A Very Special Friday with a
Blessing with the Relic of the True Cross!
Friday, March 27th
OLC is a humble steward of this sacred relic. Long in our possession, it was carefully inspected and verified to be authentic, along with documentation, by Msgr. Jeremiah Kenney. Read about relics of the True Cross HERE.
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SCHEDULE:
• 11:00 am: Seven Sorrows Devotion
• 11:30 am: Regular Rosary
• 12:00 pm: Mass & Blessing with the Relic of the True Cross
Mass will be followed by Confessions, Stations of the Cross, Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament until 7:30 pm, and a Holy Hour of Reparation
• 7:30 pm: Mass & Blessing by the Relic of the True Cross
followed by Confessions, Stations of the Cross, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Devotions
and Benediction at 9 pm.
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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
Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Lori!
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12th
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SCHEDULE (Note Updated Times):
10:00 am: OLC Opens for registration & store sales
11:00 am: Busses leave OLC
11:45: Arrive at Holy Rosary Church
11:30 am - 4:00 pm: Food available (cash only)
12 noon - 2:00 pm: Eucharistic Procession, Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament, Veneration of Relics, and Confessions
2:00 - 3:45 pm: Mass celebrated by Abp. Lori (bilingual),
followed by Divine Mercy Devotions
3:45 - 5:00 pm: Time to shop, eat and explore (cash only food & gift shop)
5:00 pm: Busses leave Holy Rosary
5:45: Busses return to OLC.
Seats $40 ea. Reserve 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 to ensure transportation cost is covered. Cancellation deadline is 4/3. After that we may not be able to issue a refund.
Holy Rosary Church has three 1st class relics which you can venerate: St. John Paul II, St. Faustina, and Bl. Michael Sopocko (St. Faustina’s spiritual director). What better place to receive the extraordinary grace of complete remission of sin promised by Our Lord through St. Faustina to those who, having made a good confession, receive Holy Communion worthily on Divine Mercy Sunday? Learn about the extraordinary graces promised to those who observe the Feast of Divine Mercy.
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Regularly Scheduled Activities:
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First Friday Mass & Devotions
March 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
March 7th, 10:30 am
Exposition, Devotions & Confessions will follow Mass and end with Benediction.
Come early for the Rosary in Latin beginning at 9:45! Instruction provided.
Shop open 9:45- 2:00 pm (except for Mass)
Our Lady's First Saturday Promises
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Holy Hour of Reparation
March 13th, after 12 pm Mass
Join us on the second Friday of each month in reciting 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 gave Our Lord was the message of so many souls throughout time making reparation. Booklets provided
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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. Learn more HERE.
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Blanket Making
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
following 12 pm Mass
March dates: 3/10 & 3/24
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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Children's Storytime & Craft
2nd & 4th Wed. of the month, 10:30-11:30
March dates: 3/11 & 3/25
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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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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A Note from Our President, Jack Kissane
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The patrons of Our Lady’s Center are AWESOME. It has been quite the challenging start to the New Year with snow, ice and freezing temps which caused closures and lost revenue, on top of the necessary closure of the Bookstore for a whole week to replace one of the HVAC systems. Ice and snow removal and structural renovation costs added to the burden. Nevertheless, this being Our Lady’s Center, we were once again reminded of the love and generosity in the hearts of our patrons. Without any sort of formal appeal, many of you stepped up, some in a very significant way, to help with the associated costs. Your donations are truly a blessing and we thank you with a very grateful heart.
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Additionally, the labor for the HVAC install was a gift from Michael Pfau, owner of Triinty Homes; the HVAC system was provided slightly above cost, along with the install by Stacey Friedburg of PMC Contactors; and Tim Brantley, owner of Brantley Plumbing did an outstanding job removing and replacing our hot water tank set up resulting in more space in the kitchen, all at reduced pricing. Board members Bill Babcock (who oversaw the project), Wes Daub and Carl Kleinschmidt, as well as our Mass server Pete Schenk, all volunteered their skills and time to help complete the repairs quickly and efficiently. Along with your generous donations and the Blessed Mother's intercession, OLC has overcome her latest challenges. Our beautiful bookstore is cozy warm, completely restocked, and ready for the busy Spring season. On behalf of the Our Lady's Center Board and staff, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
On a personal note I would like to thank everyone for your mountain of prayers. My surgeries to replace two hips have been a wonderful success with little complication or pain. Surgeons are good but not THAT good. I know it is the wonderful prayers you offered for my healing that had the greatest effect. Know that I have prayed for each of you in return and thank you for your blessed intercessory petitions. God bless you!
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OLC BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOP
*We are a non-profit. All sales go towards supporting the Shrine!
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JUST ARRIVED!
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Old & New Test. in convenient carry along size!
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Lent Resources & Easter Candy!
Chocolate Crosses, Caramel Bunnies & Toffee in stock!
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First Holy Communion & Confirmation!
We are your local resource for sacramental gifts!
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St. Patricks Day & St. Joseph's Feast Days
Wonderful gifts for celebrating on March 17 & 19!
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MARCH NO-CLIP COUPON:
15% OFF
one Lent, Easter, St. Patrick
or St. Joseph item
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No coupon necessary. Valid on regularly priced, in-stock items 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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