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Our Lady's Center Marian Shrine
May 2026 Newsletter
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Remember to honor the Three Hearts of the Holy Family
Join us for these monthly devotions after Masses.
5/1: First Friday - Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (12 pm & 7:30 pm Masses)
5/2: First Saturday - Immaculate Heart of Mary (10:30 am Mass)
5/6: First Wednesday - Chaste Heart of St. Joseph (12 pm Mass)
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Wednesday, May 13th
12 Noon Mass followed by
May Procession & Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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All Recent First Communicants are invited to wear their suits and gowns and to take part in the procession following our priest to the Blessed Mother statue in the grotto outside. All present will follow behind, singing and bringing flowers. Flowers will be provided. We will have cake in the Conference Room as well! In the event of rain, the procession and crowning will take place in the Chapel. Confessions will follow immediately after the crowning.
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Holy Hour of Reparation
2nd Fridays after 12 pm Mass
May date: 5/8
Join us in offering prayers of reparation to the Sacred Heart and entreating the intercession of the Blessed Mother and saints for unity in the Church, conversion of sinners, and for a just and lasting peace in the world. Adoration continues in the chapel until evening Mass.
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Blanket Making Workshops
2nd & 4th Tues. at 1:00 pm
May dates: 5/12 & 26
All are welcome after Mass in the Conference room to help make easy no-sew blankets for children in crisis situations. Materials and instructions provided. Nearly 2400 blankets have been made and distributed so far!
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Children's Storytime & Craft
2nd & 4th Wed. at 10:30 am
May dates: 5/13 & 5/27
Bring the children to hear a wholesome, edifying story read by Mrs. Ginny, do a fun craft, enjoy a snack and make new friends! RSVP if possible so we have an idea of how many to expect, but drop-ins are always welcome!
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OLC will be CLOSED on Memorial Day, May 25th.
Let us all pray for the repose of the souls of all who served this
nation and gave their lives for the cause of freedom.
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Photos from the Pilgrimage to Holy Rosary
A busload of enthusiastic pilgrims journeyed on Divine Mercy Sunday from OLC to the gorgeous Holy Rosary Church in Baltimore, the Archdiocesan Shrine to Divine Mercy. They attended Mass celebrated by Archbishop William Lori with a Eucharistic procession, venerated relics, gained plenary indulgences, and enjoyed authentic Polish food. Many thanks to Kay Lioi for organizing the trip and to William Maselko and the Kissanes for documenting the day with many beautiful photos.
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"Shedding" Some Light on the New Structure in the Back
Many have noticed a sweet little shed in the back parking lot. OLC has happily agreed to be the place where two 100' Living Rosaries will reside whenever they are not being used for events such as Retreats, Celebrations and Rosary Rallies in the area. These stunning rosaries are changing lives, most recently at the Archdiocesan Carlo Acutis Retreat at the O'Dwyer Retreat Center just one a week ago. Over 300 attended including 163 youth ages 5-13 as well as religious sisters and seminarians. Having better access to these beautiful rosaries will ensure they get into many more hands (literally participants hold a bead in their hand while praying!) OLC helped Michael Pfau acquire the crucifixes for the rosaries from Ecuador. They are the same as the one hanging in the OLC Chapel.
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Interested in Borrowing a 100 Ft. Long Living Rosary?
These rosaries have been prayed at various local parishes, Mary's Land Farm, adult and youth retreats, and in front of the abortion mill in Catonsville every First Saturday of the month.
Each of the two Rosaries also comes with 12 stands and a duffle bag for the rope rosary and beads and a bag for the Crucifix. If you have an event or group interested in borrowing a Living Rosary, email us. Please note that the rosary and stands are large and heavy and are best transported in a van or larger vehicle.
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OLC at the Archdiocesan Carlo Acutis Youth Retreat
We were thrilled to be invited to be vendors at this amazing youth retreat for campers! American Heritage Girls, Trail Life USA, Scouting America, Troops of St. George along with Seminarians and Religious Sisters all spent the weekend at the O'Dwyer Retreat Center in Sparks MD camping, attending Mass with Archbishop Lori, participating in fun activities including the Eucharistic Miracles display from the Malvern Retreat Center in PA, and learning about our newest young saint! Our Lady's Center brought stacks and stacks of various books about St. Carlo for the children to choose from with their complimentary vouchers. We were delighted to see their enthusiasm and interest in the first millennium saint and his love for the Blessed Sacrament.
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OLC BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOP
*We are a non-profit. All sales go towards supporting the Shrine!
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Mother's Day
is Sunday, May 10th
Come find the perfect gift for all the mothers in your life.
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Gemstone rosaries and rosary bracelets, sterling silver medals and crucifixes, and more!
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Adorable prayer corner totes have arrived!
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Books on the most wonderful mother of all!
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A new line of inspirational candles!
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How about a gift of a Mary Garden? Come see our selection of religious outdoor statuary.
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Gifts for First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Baptism & Weddings!
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MAY NO-CLIP COUPON:
10% OFF
One In-Stock 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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