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Upcoming Events See also Scheduled Events Page Updated: Wednesday December 28, 2011 Tweet
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Healing Masses are held on the First Sunday of every month from May through October. The Masses start at 6:30 pm. In June 2011 (not July as in other years) there is an additional Healing Mass on the first Saturday which begins at 4:00pm.
New Cafeteria Hours Friday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Sat/Sun 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. The cafeteria will open by request on other days for groups that make prior arrangements; public will also be welcomed at such times.
Come take your picture with the Three Kings Saturday, November 19, 2011 through January 6, 2012 Lights on Every night from 5:00 pm -9:00 pm Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, Lewiston, NY will be hosting its Twenty-first Annual Festival of Lights from November 19, 2011 to January 6, 2012. The lights are on every evening from 5p.m. until 9 pm. This year we will present a new Magi (Three Kings) Display! A great family event featuring a nine-foot illuminate angel gazing over super-life-size Nativity scene with over 50 other displays celebrating Christ, the Prince of Peace. Admissions is free. The Cafeteria and gift shop are open until 9:00 pm during the Festival. Lights only on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The figures of the Nativity, some over nine feet high, as well as numerous other illuminated decorations, have been designed by Father Julio Ciavaglia, Rector of the Shrine and a native son of Niagara Falls and have been fabricated locally in the shops at Fatima Shrine. These symbols as well as well as the beautiful glass dome basilica light up 15 acres of gardens. Father Julio (as he is widely known), has over the years designed many varied and different Nativity scenes, remarkable often for their including themes of contemporary importance and urgency. Indeed, over the years he has found this particular type of creative work as very meaningful in his personal. "I was encouraged," says Father Julio, "to undertake the realizing of these monumental figures, by the talents, skills and industriousness of our workers here at the Shrine." Following Father Julio's designs, they constructed the enormous figures out of steel rods, and then covered them with thousands of multi-colored lights, bringing the figures to life. The construction work occupied some six months in the Shrine's shops. Each year new figures and scenes are added. Christmas Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Saturday, December 24, 2011 Christmas Masses at 4:00 pm and 12 Midnight Gift Shop closes at 2:00 pm Cafeteria closed Lights on from 5:0 pm until Midnight Mass is over.
Sunday December 25, 2011 Masses at 9:00 am and 12 Noon only Shrine is closed but Lights are on from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, December 29, 2011 Voices of Mercy Concert 7:00 pm Concert of Christmas Praises and Worship in the Basilica. The Voices of Mercy are a music ministry based at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy.
Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God Saturday, December 31, 2011 4:00 Vigil Mass Sunday January 1, 2012 Masses at 9 am, Noon and 5:00 pm
Festival of Lights Banquet Benefiting the Shrine Expansion and Renovation Project Saturday, January 7, 2012 Shrine Pilgrim Center Dining Room 5:00 pm Auction Ticket Sales 6:00 pm Wine and Cheese Tasting 7:00 pm - Gala Dinner Tickets $45.00 per Person - only 300 will be sold! Auction Preview: Friday January 6, 2012 11:30 am to 7:00 pm Fish Fry available
Confessions 15 minutes before each Mass and Services
Stations of the Cross After the 11:30 Mass every Friday during Lent.
Knights of Columbus Fatima Shrine Council A new Knights of Columbus Council has been formed. Mr. Tim Slattery is the current Grand Knight of the Council. The Council meets twice monthly. Catholic Men who are over the age of 18, have been confirmed, and are in good standing with the Catholic Church are invited to inquire about membership For additional information please call the Shrine and ask for Fr. Peter, Council Chaplain (716-754-7489 x202).
Bible Reflection Group Every Monday Night at 7:30 pm. Fr. Peter Calabrese leads the study based on the readings for the following Sunday. All are welcome regardless of previous bible study experience. Please join us and bring your Bible. Missalette provided.
Fish Fry Every Friday!
Fatima Shrine Fish Fry is not just for Lent! Our Fish Fry is available every Friday throughout the year. Meals served from 12 noon until 7:00 pm. Cost is $6.95. Dinner includes fried or baked fish, French fries or baked potato, coleslaw, roll and butter. Other dinner selections are available. Our clam chowder is famous! Call for takeout ($7.25) at 754-7489.
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