First I'd like to mention the first event which does not even require you to leave your home. You may know the United States primary patron(ess) is the Immaculate Conception(hence the whole Holy Day of Obligation thing). Fr. John Hardon highly recommended making the novena and now you can do it with reflections from one of today's best Mariologists. I will be posting 'em on this blog starting next Tuesday as well.
Please join Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner of the Franciscans of the Immaculate and Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in a virtual Novena in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary at www.airmaria.com . Each day, from the 29th of November up to the 7th of December, Fr. Peter gives a short meditation on the Immaculate Conception followed by a prayer. Perhaps you can suggest some intentions (for family, for loved ones, for end to abortion, contraception, etc.).
The Cardinal will be comin' town. .... great now I have Christmas carols stuck in my head. No! Waaaait for
it....
December 3 - Saint Nicholas of Myra: A Celebration for Children – starting at 1:30 p.m.
Meet and take pictures with St. Nicholas and hear the story of Christmas and the life of this beloved saint and wonderworker. Afterwards enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, coloring and a movie about his life. Children of all ages are welcome.
December 9 - Feast of St. Juan Diego – Celebrate with His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke
The Feast of Saint Juan Diego begins will Holy Mass at 12:15 p.m. celebrated by His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke. After Mass there will be an induction ceremony for the Saint Juan Diego Guild for Children followed by a reception with refreshments and dessert in the crypt.
December 12 – Patronal Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Celebrate with the Founder of the Shrine, His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke
Celebrate the patronal feast of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe with His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke. The Shrine opens at 8:00 a.m. Mañanitas, or traditional Mexican songs sung in the morning on special days, begin at 8:45 a.m. Sweet breads and refreshments will follow in the crypt. Cardinal Burke will be the main celebrant at Holy Mass at 11:00 a.m.
December 8 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – feast day gourmet dinner at the Culina Mariana!
Please join Shrine’s own Executive Chef Douglas and his staff for the first feast day celebration at the Culina Mariana! A three-course gourmet dinner is served on December 8th from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. in honor or Our Lady’s feast. Reservations Only. Call 788-8400 to make your reservations now. $35 for dinner + $12 for wine flight. This is a feast you will not want to miss.
