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AUGUST 2016

MASSESSunday

12:10pm

Monday - Friday12:10 & 6:30pm

Saturday12:10 & 4:30pm

M A S S E S , R E C O N C I L I A T I O N , & A D O R A T I O NRECONCILIATIONSaturday & Sunday

1:00 - 4:00pmMonday - Friday1:00 - 2:00pm

Wednesday5:00 - 6:00pm

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Saturday1:00 - 4:00pm

First Fridays1:00pm - 6:00pm

HEALING MASSES

Spanish - First Sunday of the Month at 2:30pm

Portuguese - Third Sunday of the Month at 2:00pm

English - Last Sunday of the Month at 2:00pm

COME NEAR MY CHILDREN, DON’T BE AFRAID. -Our Lady at La Salette Father Andre Patenaude, M.S. - Superior Fr. Ted Brown , M.S. - Shrine Director Father Cyriac Mattathilanickal, M.S. - Retreat Center Director

SUMMER AT LA SALETTE!

Left: There was plenty of fun to be had at the “Smokeshow BBQ” for the sisters!

Below: A young boy holds a floating Lantern on the Feast of Saint John!

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PRAYER GROUPSShrine Church & Chapel of Reconciliation

La Salette & Divine Mercy DevotionsWednesday at 7:15pm in Shrine Church

Intercessory Prayer Group2nd Thursday of the Month - 7:15pm

Leader: Bev Noelte (La Salette Associate)Padre Pio Prayer Group

2nd Monday of the Month - 7:15pmSpiritual Director: Fr. Richard Delisle, M.S.

Lay Leader: Ron MendesLa Salette Pax Christi

3rd Tuesday of the Month - 7:30pm Ron Holman

YD:21 - Young Adults in the 21st Century2nd Wednesday of the Month

7:00pm in the Welcome Center

And the Order of the PheonixJuly 22nd, 2016

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Persecution is a word that we hear, sadly, every day on the news. The contemporary persecution of Christians in particular echoes right back to the time in which Matthew was writing his Gospel for the first Christians,

who themselves were under threat. Jesus, too, made the ultimate sacrifice in the face of persecution. But for those of our young people for whom persecution of this kind is far removed, thankfully, from their everyday reality, the concept of persecution needs to be translated into their

language and experience in order for them to understand this Beatitude. Popcorn will be included!

SEE YOU THERE!

Mercy in the Familya film series on mercy

SHRINE CALENDARSchool Supply Drive, July 30-August 7, pg 3

Mary: A Woman of Mercy and Reconciliation Retreat, August 5-7, pg 2

Grief Education, August 9 & 23, pg 45K Nun Run, September 10, pg 3

Garden Vegetable Drive, August 13-15, pg 2Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary,

August 15, pg 6The Evangelizer in the Gospel of Luke,

August 8-12, pg 2How to Read, Tell and Teach Bible Stories,

August 15-19, pg 2Mercy in the Family Movie, July 22, pg 2

Blue Mass, September 29, pg 3

GARDEN VEGETABLE DRIVEAugust 13-15, 2016

Everyone loves fresh produce we get from our own veg-etable gardens or local farmers markets: fresh toma-toes, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers - and don’t forget the wonderful fruits, melons, and watermelons! And of course - CORN ON THE COB!

On August 13-15, we’ll be collecting fresh fruit and veg-etables to benefit our Soup Kitchen! Please consider donating some produce from your gardens!

PEACE MEMORIALS DURING THESE VIOLENT TIMES

During these violent times with shootings, bombings, and riots, people often need a place to express their grief. We invite you to place flowers, small memorials, and candles at the Saint Francis Peace Garden on the Shrine grounds. Your memorial will stay for about 1 week and then the area will be cleaned.

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SHRINE COMMITTEE FORMATIONThe La Salette Shrine attracts many dedicated and talented people. We wish to use your talents to help the Shrine grow! Here are some committee’s we’re developing

ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE

The Faith Formation and Education Committee assists the La Salette Staff in developing programs, classes and educational opportunities that help people grow in their faith knowledge, spirituality and as human beings.

THE FAITH IN ACTION COMMITTEEThe Faith in Action Committee assists with the various charitable and pastoral works of the Shrine. It responds to local area, national and international needs. It brings to the Shrine Staff concerns that could be addressed by the larger Shrine community.

LITURGY COMMITTEEThe Liturgy Committee assists with developing a reverent and relevant liturgy at the Shrine. It works on both Masses and special liturgies. It sees that proper training is done for the committee and various liturgical ministers.

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEEThe Public Relations Committee will assist the Shrine staff in seeing that its many events are promoted throughout the region. It stays on top of the ever changing world of media and promotion.

COMMUNITY LIFE AND HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

The Community Life and Hospitality Committee works to see that all who come to the shrine feel welcomed, affirmed and are treated as members of the Body of Christ. It makes known to the staff ways it could make all feel welcome at the shrine.

Please call 508-222-5410 to be considered for a committee.

For the past few years, the La Salette Sisters here in Attleboro have lived as part-time nomads first moving into the Monastery, then to Cumberland, RI, and now to the Retreat Center, never really having a place of their own. We’d like to change that by renovating the old, white house across the street from the Shrine so that they can finally have a home and their ministry can grow. The renovations have been estimated at close to $100,000 so we’ve begun a drive to help raise the money and we would greatly appreciate your support! If you’d like to help the Sisters, checks may be made out to “La Salette Shrine” and sent to 947 Park St., Attleboro, MA, 02703 with the memo: Sister’s House.

THE LA SALET TE SISTERS NEED YOUR HELP!

BOOK OF THE MONTH

A Simple, Life-Changing PrayerDiscovering the Power of St. Ignatius Loyola’s Examen

By Jim Manney

For most people most of the time, prayer is hard. It is especially difficult—not to mention unsatisfying—when people experience it as formal, dry, and repetitious. But what might happen if you discovered a simple prayer that changed all that? What if you discovered a prayer that changed you?

In A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer, Jim Manney introduces Christians to a 500-year-old form of prayer that dramatically altered his perception of prayer and the way he prayed. The prayer is the examen, which St. Ignatius Loyola developed for the purpose of nurturing a reflective habit of mind that is constantly attuned to God’s presence.

Available in our bookstore.

You may have noticed many young people (and some not so young) wandering around the property looking at their phones. The Shrine has many official Poke-stops for the game Pokemon Go. The object of the game is to ‘capture’ these creatures, which appear on your phone at different locations around the Shrine. We have not had such a great influx of young people in years. Jesus said, ‘Suffer the little children,’ which is an invitation for us to be warm and welcoming towards these visitors. Anything that can give the church and the Shrine a positive image might bring young people back. Pokemon is about searching for these creatures, but in their hearts they might be searching for something deeper and greater than themselves. If you run into one of the game players, greet them with a smile and let them know they are welcome here at the Shrine!

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We at the Shrine are grateful for the generosity of so many who make our work possible. We depend on your goodness.

Please make donations to the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, Inc. at the address below.

IN YOUR WILL: As you do your estate planning, remembering us in your will is a way of creating a lasting legacy of your life and

helps continue our good work. Our legal title is:

Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, Inc. 947 Park St.

Attleboro, MA 02703

MEXICO MISSION TRIPOn August 6, six lay missionaries from the Shrine and Father Ted will travel to Tijuana, Mexico to build houses for the poor.

Please pray for Grant Haley, John and Gina Rufo, Mary Peterson, Stephanie and Samantha DeLaBruere, and Father Ted. They will be there from August 6 to 13.

You may watch their progress at on a Facebook Page: http://tinyurl.com/pilgrimsofhope. There you will see photo’s and reflections of the group.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVEJuly 30 - August 7, 2016

It’s just about that time again! Soon, the fall will be slowly creeping in and school will be starting up!

During Saturday July 30th through Tuesday, August 2nd, we’ll be collecting new school supplies for children in the Attleboro Community! Please consider donat-ing backpacks, pencils, rulers, colored pencils, folders, pens, and notebooks! There will be receptacles for do-nations in the Church foyer.

BLUE MASSSeptember 29, 2016 6:30 PM Mass

We have many people who put their lives on their line daily to keep us safe. Police, firefighters and Emergen-cy Medical Technicians respond daily to emergencies. They need our prayers. We invite all Officers in Blue to join for this mass and our prayers.

More details to come.

5K NUN RUNOn Saturday, September 10 at 8 AM we will have a 5K run to raise money for the renovation for the sisters’ house. There is a $25 entry fee. Registration starts is at the La Salette Welcome Center and the run begins at 9 AM.Get your running shoes on and help the sisters. You can run, walk, stroll or even crawl, as long as you par-ticipate. Rain or Shine!

WE NEED YOUR HELP AT THE SOUP KITCHEN!

With the summer well on its way, some of our Soup Kitchen volunteers are taking vacations! We could use a few helping hands every Monday. If you’re interested in helping, please report to the back of the Shrine Caf-eteria (located behind the Gift Shop) at 3:30 and sim-ply see Brother Roger. We’re also looking for plastic shopping bags which will assist with food distribution.If you’re interested, you can register by filling out the form found on our website at

www.lasaletteatleboroshrine.org.

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RETREAT CENTER947 Park St. Attleboro MA 02703Office@lasaletteretreatcenter.com

(508) 222-8530

SPIRITUAL DIRECTIONMeeting with a Spiritual Director or Spiritual Companion can often help you discover God’s movement within your life journey and encourage you to draw closer to God. It can help you integrate spirituality into your daily life, discern and make difficult choices, and share your hopes, struggles and losses. Spiritual companions include ordained, religious and lay people trained in helping you discover what God has been waiting for you to seek in a closer relationship. To learn more, contact the Retreat Center at 508-222-8530.

D AY S O F P R AY E R

Join us for monthly guided Days of Prayer during the summer at the Welcome Center of the Shrine. Each month a specific program themed around this year’s Papal theme of “Merciful like the Father”, will be presented by one of the La Salette Priests or Spiritual Directors. The next day of prayer will be taking place on September 10th. The day will be led by Anna Rae-Kelly, OCDS and will be themed: “Mother of Mercy”. A free will donation will be collected. To enroll or to gather more information about the programs, please contact the Retreat Center at 508-222-8530.

GRIEF EDUCATION & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORTThe loss of a loved one in death is the greatest loss one faces, and the most piercing pain one will ever experience. Grief Education is a safe, compassionate, and confidential forum where you will be given the opportunity to learn, share, explore feelings, and . . . find ways to accept and to cope.

Cost: $10 per sessionPre-registration required.

To register please call Sr. Judith Costa at 508-345-2660

The Bereavement Support Group meets on alternating Tuesdays from 10:00am - 11:30am. They will meet next on August 9th & 23rd. Check our website at www.lasaletteretreatcenter.com under “Brochures & Flyers” for a complete list of dates. For more information, please contact the Retreat Center.

UPCOMING SUMMER RETREATSIn the La Salette Retreat Center

August 5-7: Mary: A Woman

of Mercy and Reconciliation.

(Weekend retreat) August 8-12:

The Evangelizer in the Gospel of Luke. (Five day retreat)

August 15-19: How to Read, Tell and

Teach Bible Stories. (Five day workshop)

To register or for more information, please call 508-222-8530 or send an e-mail to office@lasaletteretreatcenter.com. (Please note that unless a retreat reaches the minimum occupancy, it will be subject to cancellation.)

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RELIGIOUS ARTICLES & BOOKSTORE

The La Salette Religious Articles and Bookstore is the perfect place to find a gift for every occasion! Our selection includes rosaries, crucifixes, medals, statutes, Willow Tree Angels, jewelry and music boxes. Books include a variety of Bibles, Missals and Prayer Books, spiritual reading and self-help books. With First Communions and Confirmations quickly approaching, we’re getting new items in every day! Come visit us in the La Salette Welcome Center!

For what occasion do you need a special gift, book, or greeting card for?

YOU’LL FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING

FOR HERE, AT LA SALETTE.

SNACK BAROPEN YEAR ROUND

Wednesday to Sunday - 12:00 - 4:30PM

The Snack Bar in the foyer of the Welcome Center is a great place stop when visiting the Shrine. Sandwiches, small meat pies, pizza and soup as well as soft serve ice cream, chips and candy are featured.

Brother Roger Moreau, M.S.Snack Bar Manager

2016 ETHNIC PILGRIMAGESAugust 6 - Spanish PilgrimageAugust 21 - Polish Pilgrimage

September 3 - Boston Haitian Apostolate Pilgrimage

September 11 - Catholic Financial Life Pilgrimage (French)

September 18 - Haitian PilgrimageSeptember 24 - La Salette International Pilgrimage

September 25 - Portuguese PilgrimageOctober 18 - Hispanic Rosary Pilgrimage

ONLINE GIVINGYou are now able to set up automatic giving online. Go to lasalette-shrine.org, click the ‘Weekly Giving” button. You will see a grey ‘monthly recurring’ button. Click that button with the amount you wish to give. It will be automatically paid from your credit card or bank ac-count. One we receive your first payment, we will send you coupons you can place in the basket so you too have a sense of offering your time and talent to God. You no longer have to stop at the ATM or worry about for-getting your money. We are using a very trust worthy company called “Blue Pay” which has twice the security of Paypal. As always we thank you for your generosity.

Monday August 15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, a Holy Day.

The Bishops of the United States have agreed that when such a holy day falls on a Saturday or Monday, the obligation is dismissed. We will have mass on Monday the 15th, but it is not a day of obligatory Mass.