In addition to the new tabernacle that we acquired yesterday. Saint Anne Shrine also received a new marble altar that will be used in the newly refurbished Santo Cristo chapel. The altar also comes to us from the former Holy Cross Church. Once again we thank Father Tom Washburn and the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption for allowing Saint Anne to be the new home for this beautiful marble altar. #savesaintannes
St. Anne Shrine Preservation Society is very happy to present the new tabernacle for the Shrine. It was acquired today (Thursday) from the former Holy Cross Church in Fall River. The Society extends a very special thank you to Father Thomas Washburn and the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption for graciously allowing us to give it a new home here at Saint Anne.
Due to its size and the fact that it is made of solid marble, we have placed the tabernacle in the main downstairs sanctuary.
Please be aware that, according to Catholic belief, Our Lord is truly present in the Tabernacle when He is reserved there. This is indicated by the lit sanctuary candle. So, when you come to visit us, please be aware that HE IS PRESENT in the main Shrine space, and should conduct yourself accordingly.
On this day, October 9, 1958, the Angelic Shepherd, Blessed Pope Pius XII (Eugenio Giovanni Pacelli), died. In many ways, his passing is something of a watershed moment in making a transition to a ”modern’ Catholic Church with the subsequent election of Pope St. John XXIII, the second ecumenical Vatican Council, and all that connotes.
Blessed Pius XII, pray for us.
Our monthly Healing Mass, celebrated by Fr. Edward Murphy, will be celebrated in the Shrine on OCTOBER 15, 2020, at 6:30PM. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at 6:00PM, and the Holy Rosary starting at 6:15PM. Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will follow, along with an opportunity for personal veneration of Our Lord.
We hope to see you there!
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Saint Anne Shrine Preservation Society, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate from Our Lady’s Chapel in New Bedford along with the members of the Mission of the Immaculate Mediatrix (Franciscan Tertiary), for their wonderful program of the Day With Mary!
It was so wonderful to see so many faithful Pilgrims visit the shrine, and spend the day with Our Lady.
Thanks to all who participated and had their faith strengthened or renewed. God bless you all and let’s continue to #savesaintannes
