Association of the Miraculous Medal

Weekend of Lenten Experiences at the Shrine March 16-17

Join prayerful pilgrims visiting the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal for two days of special observances happening inside the historic Saint Mary’s of the Barrens Church in Perryville, Missouri. Before and after these scheduled events, enjoy silent reflection across the serene campus of the National Shrine. Our grounds offer devotional paths, a hand-built stone grotto, Rosary Walk, a historic log cabin, beautiful sculptures and statues, and more.   

SCHEDULE OF SHRINE CHURCH EVENTS

SATURDAY, March 16
12:10 p.m., CT
Daily Mass

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Relic Display featuring fragments of the True Cross and the Last Supper Table and relics new to the display, including:  Saint Patrick, Saint Frances Cabrini, Saint Anthony, Saint Timothy, and Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation available

3:00 p.m.
Musical performance by “The Dining Room Consort”

 

SUNDAY, March 17
11:00 a.m.
Sunday Mass with Archbishop Andrew Bellisario, C.M., Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau, Alaska, scheduled to celebrate

1:00 p.m.
Award-winning author, internationally acclaimed speaker and radio host Marge Steinhage Fenelon presents “Transforming Hearts:  The Meaning and Message of Mary’s Places of Grace”

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Relic Display featuring fragments of the True Cross and the Last Supper Table and relics new to the display, including:  Saint Patrick, Saint Frances Cabrini, Saint Anthony, Saint Timothy, and Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque

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