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Our Lady's Center Marian Shrine
250th Anniversary Special Event...
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A Very Patriotic
First Saturday
Independence Day Mass & Devotions
July 4th, 2026 • 10:30 am
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Come kick off the morning of our Nation's 250th Anniversary
celebrating faith and freedom with us!
SCHEDULE:
9:45 am - Rosary in Latin (instruction provided)
10:30 am - A Patriotic Mass offered by a Veteran priest
​followed by a our National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance,
and the Patriotic Rosary,
then First Saturday Devotions will be prayed
in reparation for offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Finally, we will enjoy cake and fellowship in the conference room!
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Our guest celebrant will be Father Paul-Anthony Halladay, CH (MAJ), USA (Ret.), Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. Fr. Halladay is a retired, decorated 20-year veteran U.S. Army chaplain. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2000 and served at St. Pius X and St. Ignatius Parishes in Mobile and St. Columba Parish in Dothan before finishing Chaplain Candidate School at Fort Jackson, S.C., and entering active duty as a U.S. Army chaplain in September 2004. He is currently in charge of shepherding young men expressing an interest in the priesthood and U.S. Military chaplaincy through the process of discernment and formation. Fr. Halladay has graciously agreed to come to OLC to help us glorify God through honoring our country. Read Fr. Halladay's extensive bio HERE.
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Why should the Faithful be Patriotic?
As we celebrate our nations 250 Anniversary, let us contemplate what it means to be faithful Catholics and patriotic citizens pleasing to God. Patriotism, after all, is a virtue. It is not to be confused with nationalism. Nationalism is a flawed ideology asserting that one's nation is inherently superior to all others, demanding unquestioning allegiance and prioritizing national interests over universal moral principles or human rights. Americans should be warry of nationalism.
Patriotism, however, is the moral virtue that inclines one to give honor, respect, and service to one’s native land or country of citizenship. Such honor is owed to one’s country not simply on account of any past or present greatness, but because it gives life, sustenance, nurture, and education to its inhabitants. We should recognize and strive to repay this debt by venerating our country and its symbols, by respecting its proper authority, and by giving aid and assistance to our fellow countrymen who are in need. (1)
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The soon-to-be-beatified Ven. Fulton J. Sheen explained this concept numerous times, such as HERE.
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Inspiring Patriotic Religious Articles
Still available in the store, like this stunning
Ltd. Edition 250th Anniversary Patriotic Rosary from Ghirelli!
Each Hail Mary bead has a state's initials!
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Don't forget to enter to win the OLC
Patriotic Basket Raffle
"Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom"
in honor of our nation's Anniversary!
Tickets $5 ea. or get 5 Tickets for $20!
Value $800+! See below for list of contents!
Stop in, email or call us to purchase tickets.
Drawing Tuesday, June 30th after 12 pm Mass
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CONTENTS:
TWO Tickets to the Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA
Good for any performance. Tickets DO NOT expire! ($208.00 value)
Also:
Official White House 250 Year Commemorative Ornament
Ghirelli Patriotic Rosary representing the 50 states in America
Framed picture of Christ, the Crucifix and the American flag
Red & White Igloo Cooler
Large USA Metal Beverage Tub
Service of 8 Red, White & Blue Melamine plates & bowls
Patriotic serving trays, plastic tablecloth & napkins
Patriotic Fleece Throw & Beach Blanket
Two Red, White & Blue Picnic Blankets
Stars and Stripe Throw Pillow
Two Red, White and Blessed Coffee Mugs
Three Patriotic Hand Towels & Tea Towel
"God Bless America" Apron and Canvas Tote
USA Flag with Flagpole and Windsock for the yard or garden
USA Car Window Flag
6 pack of Coke-a-Cola & Bag of Chocolate Hersey Kisses
Bottle of Prosecco* in a Ceramic Stars and Stripes container
Lots of USA decorative items!
*Must be 21 to enter
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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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