SISTERS OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE

21281 CHARDON RD.

EUCLID, OHIO 44117

216-481-8232

Dear Friends, December, 2018

So far Mary has given us the good advice telling us to allow God into our hearts and not to be afraid.  Mary did both of those things well. Her actions showed us how to use her advice. Mary was a woman of action.  She says very little in scripture, but after Christ, she has the most influence. She did not need words. She gave us, as any good Mother would, the perfect example of living God’s Word.  Take some time to read the Christmas story in Luke 2: 1-20 and Matthew 2: 1-12. A lot of action is happening. In addition to the Holy Family the other characters in the story are the animals, the shepherds and the three Kings.  All very different from one another. How did the Holy Family greet each of these visitors? We don’t know what they said, but they showed respect and hospitality. No one was better than the other. Mary’s advice, her example to us: all are called to visit her Son, Jesus.  As we prepare our homes for our Christmas visitors, yes, even our in-laws or nosy neighbor, let us be as kind and welcoming as was Mary. Sometimes that gets lost in all the Christmas “stuff.” We don’t have to use words, just our hearts.

Remember the Giving Tuesday Nov. 27th. Campaign! Don’t forget to come visit us and that December 2nd is the French Toast Breakfast after the 8:00AM Mass. It helps to pay the light bill.  We also get to see you!

If you can help us to prepare our Chapel by donating for flowers that would help us out too.  We will also begin our Christmas novena for your intentions. See the flyer below for both activities.

Come to our 10:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass on Monday, Dec. 24th or 8:00 AM Mass Tuesday, Christmas morning!  Masses from Dec. 25th up to and including January 1st will be at 8:00 AM. Pray for us as we pray for all of you.

Thank you and God bless you and all your loved ones,

Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity

CHRISTMAS NOVENA PRAYER

PRAYER TO ST. ANDREW

Hail and blessed be the hour and the moment in which Jesus Christ was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem in piercing cold.  In that hour, vouchsafe Oh my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ and of his Blessed Mother Mary. Amen.  

Novena Donation:

Intention for prayers during the Novena:

CHAPEL DONATIONS (Due on or before December 15th)

Donation for Chapel Decorations: $__________________ (PLEASE PRINT SO THAT THE NAME OR INTENTION CAN BE READ)

In Memory of / for the intention of:

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Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________

City: _______________________ State: _______   Zip: ____________

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SISTERS OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE

21281 CHARDON RD.

EUCLID, OHIO 44117

216-481-8232

Dear Friends, November 2018

We have been looking at the good advice that Mary has given us found in scripture. Last month we meditated on Luke 1:26-38. Let’s look at that scripture a little closer. In Luke 1:29-30, Mary is troubled at the greeting of the angel. Remember his greeting of “Hail full of grace.” Gabriel says, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” With her acceptance of God’s invitation, we know that Mary allowed God to take her fear away, and that is her advice to us. In prayer, hear Mary repeat the words of the angel:” Do not be afraid.” Those words are for us too. She gives us the example to do what God has asked us to do and not be afraid even if we do not at the time understand all that it might mean. Take this to prayer. What has God asked you to do that might bring you fear? Do you have the same trust that Mary showed?

It is no coincidence then that every year, on November 2^nd All Souls Day, we are asked to pray for the Poor Souls. Again, this is something that we should be doing everyday anyway. During the Month of November, we will again be having the novena of Masses for the Poor Souls and you will find enclosed a form to list your deceased loved ones for this novena.

Many people think that at the end of October the Shrine closes. That is not the case. The only thing that changes is that we do not have a 9:30 AM Sunday Mass, Stations and Benediction. The Dining Room is also not open on Sundays. We have daily Mass Saturday and Sunday 8:00AM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7:00 AM with 3:30PM adoration on Tuesday followed by 5:00PM Mass. The Shrine is still open from Dawn until Dusk. The gift shop will be open every day until 4:30 PM. On Sunday, November 4^th after the 8:00AM Mass we will have our famous French Toast Breakfast from 8:45 AM until 11:30 AM with a mini-craft sale. Tickets are $5.50 Come join us.

God, bless you,

The Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen

May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen

Realizing that many of you live far away or can not get here during the winter because of the weather, we will be making available to you our services to light candles for your intention during this time. To have us light the Large Candles, one a week for a month would be $20.00 or for one a week for 6 months it would be only $100.00. Donation must be enclosed.

Candle for a month $20.00 _____ Candle for 6 months $100.00 ___

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________

City: __________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ____________

Email: (If we don’t already have it.)

Intention for the Poor Souls during November:

Prayer Donation: $___________

ALL SOULS MASSES DURING

NOVEMBER

Please include my loved ones in the Masses during November.

INTENTIONS

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