We are sorry to inform the Shrine community that Br. Jimmy has discerned that God is calling him elsewhere and will not be returning. His time with us was a great blessing and we wish him well as he goes forward in his life. Please keep Br. Jimmy in your prayers. Thank you.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Franciscan Youth Group is having a youth retreat for ages 8+ Mass, activities, Rosary, Games. Monday, August 8th – Thursday, August 11th. Monday-Wednesday at the cemetery: 9AM-12PM we will be at 29 Barker St., Lawrence; 12 PM -4PM at 6 Woodland St., Methuen. THURSDAY we are going on pilgrimage to visit…
Mass Intentions Saturday, August 6 4:00pm St. Rita Sodality, Carmelo & Angela Consoli (Anniv.), John Dadducci (23rd Anniv.), Margaret & Eugene Wawszkiewicz, Mary Gennaro (1st Anniv.), Pat, Mary & Lauren Licciardi Sunday, August 7 19th Sunday in Ordinary time 10:00am For all the family of the Holy Rosary Shrine, Zofia Dziedzic, Christopher Rizzo (Birthday rem.),…
Another part of the strong reaction to the overturning of Roe vs. Wade has been many news stories that try to exaggerate the danger to women when abortion is outlawed. For example, the claim is made that it will be illegal for mothers to obtain treatment for ectopic pregnancies. This is not true. The states…
Mass Intentions Saturday, July30th 9:00am Blessed Virgin Mary 4:00pm For all the family of the Holy Rosary Shrine – Mario Giarrusso; John Mosto; Rosa & Salvatore Collura, anniversary; In Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, (FFR) Sunday, July 31st 10:00am For all the family of the Holy Rosary Shrine –In thankgiving to St. Michael…
Mary lived with her eyes fixed on Christ, treasuring his every word: “She kept all these things, pondering them in her heart” (Lk 2:19; cf. 2:51). The memories of Jesus, impressed upon her heart, were always with her, leading her to reflect on the various moments of her life at her Son’s side. In a…
This Sunday, July 24, 2022, the Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated throughout the universal Church. The theme chosen by the Holy Father for the occasion is “In old age they will still bear fruit” (Psalm 92:15) and intends to emphasize how grandparents and the elderly are a value and…
Mass Intentions Saturday, July 23 4:00pm James Vittorioso (Anniv.), Robert Sacchetti, For the grandparents and elders Sunday, July 24 17th Sunday in Ordinary time Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 10:00am For all the Holy Rosary Shrine family, In thanksgiving to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, For the grandparents and elders 12:00pm Spanish…
From the Friars: Ask and You Will Receive Walking down Essex Street I passed through a group of kids playing and riding their scooter boards, or whatever those skate boards with handles are called. “Hey God,” one little boy says to me. “No, I only work for Him.” He and an even younger girl come…
The Children’s Corner is looking for: Individual wrapped candy donations, New School supplies, new coloring books (no crayons, we have plenty), Matchbox cars, New small toys, Bubbles & Bubbles wraps, snap bracelets, friendship bracelets, New crafts sets, New games, etc. Your donations can be dropped off at the Shrine Center on the designated times outlined…