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NOVEMBER 2017

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 N

RECONCILIATIONSaturday & Sunday

1:00 - 4:00pm

Monday - Friday1:00 - 2:00pm

Wednesday5:00 - 6:00pm

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Saturday1:00 - 4:00pm

HEALING MASSES

SpanishFirst Sunday of the Month at

2:30pm

English Last Sunday of the Month at

2:00pm

“COME NEAR MY CHILDREN, DON’T BE AFRAID.” -Our Lady at La SaletteFather Andre Patenaude, M.S. - Superior Fr. Ted Brown , M.S. - Shrine Director Father Bernie Baris, M.S. - Retreat Center Director

REMINDERAs of November 24, 2017

the Mass & Confession Schedulewill change to:

MASS:Monday - Friday

12:10 PM and 5:30 PM

Saturday - Sunday12:10 PM, 4:00 PM, & 5:30 PM

CONFESSIONS:1:00 - 5:00 PM Daily

Our regular schedule will resume on January 2, 2018.

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OCTOBER CALENDARNov 1 - All Saints Day Mass, pg 2Nov 2 - All Souls Day Mass, pg 2

Nov 4 - Fall Sacrament of the Sick, pg 2Nov 4 - Safe Environment Certification, pg 3

Nov 7 - Support Group for Separated/Divorced, pg 5Nov 14 - Prayer Shawl, pg 5

Nov 18 - Nativity Set-Up, pg 3Nov 21 - Support Group for Separated/Divorced, pg 5

Nov 22 - Mass for Thanksgiving, pg 2Nov 23 - NO CONFESSIONS, pg 2

Nov 24-26 - Christmas Craft Fair, pg 4Nov 30 - Walking In Hope, pg 3

Dec 2 - Advent Day of Prayer, pg 5

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 Group2nd Monday of the Month - 7:15pm.

Lay Leader: Ron MendesLa Salette Pax Christi

3rd Tuesday of the Month - 7:30pmGod the Father Apostolate

3rd Sunday of the Month - 12:10 Mass

FALL SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

Saturday, November 4th, 2017at the 12:10 PM MassIn the Shrine Church

ALL SAINTS’ DAYThe All Saints Day Vigil will be held on

Tuesday October 31 at 6:30pm and Masses will be held on

Wednesday, November 1 at 12:10 & 6:30

ALL SOULS’ DAYThursday, November 2

Our Book of Remembrance for All Souls’ Day will be available in the foyer of the Church after Mass on October 28 & 29 for entries about loved ones. People are also invited to bring pictures of their loved ones on the weekend of October 28 & 29 to have them blessed.

MASS FOR THANKSGIVINGWednesday, November 22 at 6:30 PM

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS SCHEDULE

10:00 AM & 4:00 PM

NO CONFESISONS on Thanksgiving Day

CONGRATULATIONSto our Shrine Jubilarians!60 YEARS OF RELIGIOUS LIFE

Father Donald Jeffrey, M.S.Brother Roger Moreau, M.S.

50 YEARS OF RELIGIOUS LIFEBrother Anthony Casso, M.S.

40 YEARS OF RELIGIOUS LIFEFather Ted Brown, M.S.

Brother Lucien Brodeur, M.S.

40 YEARS OF ORDINATIONFather Dennis Loomis, M.S.

We will be holding a community celebratory Mass for all of the Shrine Jubilarians on November 1st at the 12:10 PM All Saints Day Mass.

Also, a small word of apology! Due to a typo, the last bulletin reads Father Donald Loomis instead of Father Dennis Loomis. We apologize for the error.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the program “What does the Mass have to do with the Bible” has been suspended until further notice. Please stay tuned to our website and weekly e-mail newsletter for further updates. Sorry for any inconvenience.

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BOOK OF THE MONTHWHY BOTHER PRAYING?

by Fr. Richard Leonard, SJ

Written by the bestselling author of Where the Hell Is God?, this accessible volume is for everyone who wonders how to pray, everyone who wonders what happens when you pray, and everyone who wonders if God hears our prayers.

“Richard Leonard has done it again, tackled a difficult theological and spiritual question with honesty, deep knowledge, humor and a warm heart. Why Bother Praying moved me to tears and to laughing out loud. But I was also enlightened on one the most fundamental aspects of what it means to be a Christian, namely engaging in a real relationship with God, which is what prayer is all about.” -William A. Barry, SJ

Available in our bookstore!

WALKING IN HOPE SUPPORT GROUPThursday, November 30, 2017 at 7:30 PM

Welcome CenterThis group is non-Denominational

The epidemic of drug use has hit this area hard. There

have been many deaths from drug use and for parents,

siblings and friends the loss is devastating. We have a

support group for those who have lost someone to this

horrible disease.

This group meets on the last Thursday of every month.

For more information call 508-222-5410 or visit our

website at http://www.lasaletteattleboroshrine.org/

drug-use-disorder-bereavement-group

HELP US SET UP OUR OUTDOOR NATIVITY SCENE!

November 18th, 2017 at 10:00 AM

Come join us on November 18th as we set up the Outdoor Nativity Scene in our Outdoor Chapel! Free hot chocolate and refreshments will be provided!

An Advent Calendar will be given to every Family who participates!

To take part, please sign up on our website by November 10th at

lasaletteattleboroshrine.org/nativity-setup

SAFE ENVIRONMENT RECERTIFICATION

November 4th, 2017 at 6:00 PM

If you volunteer in any capacity at the Shrine or Retreat Center throughout the year, you are required to be recertified by the Diocese of Fall River yearly.

In order to be recertified to volunteer you must:

• Submit a new CORI Form(RI Residents must also submit a notarized affadavit.)

• Submit a signed Code of Ministerial Conduct Form• Submit a copy of a valid government ID

• View the Safe Environment video from the Diocese

The above can all be completed at the volunteer dinner on November 4th at 6:00 PM in the Shrine Cafeteria. Continued volunteering at the Shrine is contingent

upon the completion of above requirements.

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

helping to continue our good work. Our legal title is:

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

Attleboro, MA 02703

LA SALETTE ANNUAL APPEAL

La Salette has been in the news a lot about our ongoing tax situation. As many of you know this situation has yet to be resolved and continues to put extra financial pressure on the Shrine. The Shrine has always depended on the generosity of those who use the Shrine. Here, during November, we once again appeal to you to remember us.

In the pews you will find our Annual Appeal letters. Please take one and prayerfully determine what you might be able to give us. No gift is too small, but we hope you would consider a $25, $50, $100 or even a $1000 gift.

We thank you in advance for your generosity.

Checks should be made out to:

THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF LA SALETTE, INC.

947 Park St.Attleboro, MA 02703

You may also go online to donate at: https://lasaletteattleboroshrine.org/annual-appeal

ATTLEBORO AREA INTERFAITH COLLECTIVEBecause there is no permanent shelter available in the Attleboro area, an emergency weather-related shelter has been organized at Faith Alliance Church, at 833 Pleasant Street in Attleboro. In order to share the blessings of warmth, safety and compassion, we use nine volunteers each night that we are open. We have been blessed to have a dedicated core group of volunteers, but many more are needed. There will be a short training on Tuesday, October 24th at 7:00 PM, at Faith Alliance Church, 833 Pleasant Street, in Attleboro. Join us in helping to spread the love, caring, and compassion as we are directed by the Lord. Consider volunteering. You can choose the nights and times which suit your circumstances. We may be open on weekdays, excluding Thursdays, and weekends, excluding Sunday nights.

To volunteer please contact Sue Smith at 508-942-5957.

C H R I S T M A S CRAFT FAIR WEEKEND

NOVEMBER 24-26, 2017

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SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE SEPARATED & DIVORCED

Meets bi-weekly on November 7 & 217:00 - 8:00pm in the Retreat Center

Led by Dorothy Levesque

Come join us for this new support group for those in our community who are touched directly or indirectly by divorce and/or separation. The group meets bi-weekly. Please visit our website at www.lasaletteretreatcenter.com or call 508-642-1928 for more information.

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

(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. The next meeting will be on November 13th from 6:30-8:00 PM.

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 November 14th & 28th. Check our website at www.lasaletteretreatcenter.com under “Brochures & Flyers” for a complete list of dates. For more information, please contact the Retreat Center.

For more information or to register for any of the above programs/retreats, please call us at 508-222-8530

or visit our website at www.lasaletteretreatcenter.com

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. Here is a list of the Spiritual Directors available at the Retreat Center:

-Fr. Ted Brown, MS - 508-222-5410-Fr. Flavio Gillio, MS - 508-222-5410-Carissa A. Kane, CSD - 617-755-4028-Sr. Annette Langlois, SASV - 508-236-9093-Dottie Levesque, CSD - 508-642-1928-Anna Rae-Kelly, M. Th., Cert. RE - 508-236-9000

To enroll in spiritual direction, please contact any of the above directors at the number provided.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRYNovember 14 & December 12

Led by Dottie Levesque

The prayer shawl ministry is an integral component of ministry in the universal Church. It is an outreach to individuals at significant times of their lives and it becomes a spiritual hug from God when it is worn. Because the ministry is deeply rooted in prayer, the shawl creators lovingly encircle the lives of the shawl wearers. You are welcome to join us each month!

AN ADVENT DAY OF PRAYER:HERE I AM, LORD

Led by Dorothy LevesqueDecember 2, 2017

8:30 AM - 4:00 PMCOST: $40

This Advent of 2017, let us renew our acceptance of God’s personal gifts to us – let us seek Him where He lives and let us serve Him there. Then each can answer the question, “What shall I bring?” with the answer, “I bring you the gift of me with the words – here I am Lord.”

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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, statues, Willow Tree Angels, jewelry and music boxes. Books include a variety of Bibles, missals and prayer books, spiritual reading and self-help books. With Christmas and the holidays 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?

YOU’LL FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING

FOR, HERE AT LA SALETTE.SNACK BAR

OPEN YEAR ROUND Wednesday to Sunday - 12:00 - 4:30PM

The Snack Bar in the foyer of the Welcome Center is a great place to stop when visiting the Shrine. It serves fresh sandwiches, small meat pies, pizza, and soup as well as ice cream, chips ,and candy!

Brother Roger Moreau, M.S.Snack Bar Manager

CALLING ALL MUSICIANSMusic is an essential part of worship. After Vatican II the style of music at Mass began to change. At first what became known as the folk mass led by a folk group became common. The style has grown from a folk group to larger ensembles with a full choir and use of several musical instruments.

With the addition of Mr. Stephen Higgins as our music director, we are now looking to expand our music offering to this fuller musical style. We are looking for all voices (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass), Violins and Cellos, wind instruments and guitars, bass, and other such intruments. If you are interested in forming this new musical group, please contact Stephen at lasalettemusicdirector@gmail.com.

LITURGICAL MINISTERSWANTED

Is God is calling you to be an active volunteer in the Shrine community? We are looking for volunteers to be lectors, hospitality ministers, eucharistic ministers, sacristans, and altar servers.

Please contact Brother David Eubank, MS at 508-236-9069 to inquire.