OLC Shrine announces events
Carey, Ohio: The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation is has announced its upcoming special events. The Shrine will host their sixth Indian Heritage Day on Sunday, June 10, 2012. The schedule for the day includes confessions beginning at 10:30 am until 12:00 noon. The Mass in the Syro-Malankara Rite will be held in the Upper Basilica at 12:00 noon; Fr. Shaji Thomas will be the celebrant. The liturgy consists largely of prayers, songs and chants of great beauty and solemnity. The entire body of the faithful actively participates in the liturgy.
Colorful vestments incense and bells are an essential part of the liturgy. Other Masses for the day (In English) are 8 am and 10 am. At 2:30 pm there will be an outdoor Rosary procession and Devotions. Prayers for healing with the relic of the True Cross will conclude the day. The Conventual Franciscan Friars have ministered at the Shrine for many years and welcome all.
The Shrine celebrates several other special days in which all are invited to attend:
· July 14, Filipino Heritage Day;
· August 6-14 Novena of the Assumption;
· August 15 Solemnity of the Assumption;
· September 16, Latino Heritage Day;
· September 30, Family Day;
· October 14, Mass for expectant parents (Feast of St. Gerard Majella);
· October 16, Mass for Hope & Healing (Cancer).
For further information on the Shrine and its events call 419-396-7107 or visit: www.olcshrine.com
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