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Mass Intentions – August 26th to September 3rd, 2023

Mass Intentions Saturday, August 26 9:00am Novus Ordo Latin Mass: Priest’s Intentions 4:00pm Mario Giarrusso, Memorial, Carmela Cultrera, David Kalemba, MMM, Req.by Holy Name Society, Salvatore & Catherine Branca & Rachel Kaslow, Nellie Moschetto, 13 Anniversary; St Rita, FFR Angelina DiLorenzo, MMM Req. by St Rita Sodality. Thanksgiving for the health of Auria Soler Marmol…

From the Friars: True Service of God

From the Friars: True Service of God America is arguably the greatest country in the world! But just as every kingdom rises and falls, one pitfall of American culture is the misconception that a successful career can somehow replace healthy relationships. Case in point, the United States is home to some of the finest technological…

Welcome His Excellency Archbishop Luigi Renna!

Holy Rosary Shrine welcomes His Excellency Archbishop Luigi Renna of Catania, Sicily and Father Orazio Greco, Rector of the Shrine of Saints Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino in Trecastagni, Sicily. They are here as special guests of the St. Alfio Society for the 100th Anniversary of the celebration of the Three Saints here in Lawrence. They…

In Remembrance of the Unborn Children

On Saturday, September 9th, Pro-life Americans throughout the country will gather at the gravesites of aborted babies and other memorial sites dedicated in their honor for the 8th Annual National Day of Remembrance of Aborted Children. Solemn prayer vigils will be held at these sites to commemorate the more than 60 million children who have…

Shrine Fair Volunteers Needed

We need people to help staff the different tables at the fair and other chores. Please take one of the forms available at the exits of the church and fill it out and return it to the Shrine Center. Thank you and God bless you!

New members of the BVM Sodality

The Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality is welcoming new members. We are a group of women dedicated to honoring Our Blessed Mother. We have 5 meetings per year, and we attend Masses on the Feast Days of Mary and recite the Rosary after Mass. Some of our other activities include 2 raffles with proceeds to Holy…

Mass Intentions – August 19th to August 27th, 2023

Mass Intentions Saturday, August 19 9:00am Novus Ordo Latin Mass: Priest’s Intentions 4:00pm Nilda Rigueiro, Birthday Remembrance; Agnes & Angelo Macaione & Family; Nicholas Sarto, Birthday Remembrance; Vito Roscigno, MMM, Requested by Holy Name Society Sunday, August 20 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00am Halina Czarnecki; Paula Preneveau Buco, Memorial; Teofil & Julia Klisiewicz, Memorial;…

From the Friars: Of Dogs and Children

From the Friars: Of Dogs and Children The readings for Mass today have a common theme of God’s plan of choosing one people as a first step towards a universal Kingdom. The Canaanites were the ancient enemies of Israel and it is a Canaanite woman that cries out to Jesus for help in the Gospel…

Holy Day of Obligation

A reminder that Tuesday, August 15th, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and all Catholics are required to attend Mass. We will have a Vigil Mass in Spanish on Monday evening at 7:00pm and Mass in English on Tuesday at 12:05pm and 7:00pm. Please call the office if you have…