Our Ministries
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At La Salette, Mary's last words to the children were:
"Well my Children
go make this known to all my people."At the heart of the Gospel is the ministry of reconciliation and healing. La Salette takes this Gospel imperative seriously. We have many opportunities for you to be of service. We invite you to go into your heart and hear what God is calling you to. Once you have discerned that, then as Mary said at the wedding at Cana: "Do whatever he tells you." Feel free to explore the sections below where you will find all of our current ministries.
If you feel called and would like to volunteer in any of the groups, click HERE or call us directly at 508-222-5410.
We hope some of these ministries will assist you in fulfilling your Baptismal vows.
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Family & Children Outreach ministries
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Our children's Mass takes place every third Sunday of every month. All children, youth, and families are welcomed to this joyous celebration!
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Once a year, La Salette sponsors the "Holy Family Festival" - a joyous event featuring rides, fun games, and great food.
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Join us for our 12:10 Easter Sunday Mass which is always followed by a classic Easter Egg Hunt - complete with a special visit by the Easter Bunny! All children are welcome!
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This is La Salette Shrine's best-known ministry. Started in 1953, the La Salette Christmas Festival of Lights has dazzled visitors from all over the world. At current count, we have over 450,000 Christmas lights on display bringing the joy of the holidays and the message of Christ back into the season.
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Faith Formation
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One-day retreats are opportunities to discover yourself and deepen your love for God. Each retreat includes presentations, time for personal prayer and reflection. One-day retreats usually begin at 10:00 a.m. and end by 4:00 p.m. Lunch is included in the program.
For more information, please call the Retreat Center at 508-222-8530.
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Extended Retreats provide an opportunity to get away from the often hectic and fast pace of everyday living. They are a chance to relax and give undivided attention to the interests and concerns of one’s spiritual life. Extended retreats are open to anyone, regardless of faith, church, or group affiliation.
For more information, please call the Retreat Center at 508-222-8530.
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This series of workshops is a unique whole-person education and wellness program, in dialogue with Scripture, Spirituality, and Psychology. The focus is on the “art of living well”, i.e. your spiritual and psychological well-being. The facilitators of this program are all professionally trained in their specific disciplines, and they all have University teaching experiences.
For more information, please call the Retreat Center at 508-222-8530.
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During the past 65 years, we've ministered to thousands of teens just like the ones you have in your school, youth group, or parish. Never has the reconciliatory message of Our Lady of La Salette been more important than it is right now.
Knowing this and with teachers, administrators, and religious educators in mind, we have designed two separate retreats for you to choose from for your group, each with a different atmosphere, layout, and message. Simply pick the retreat which best fits your group and we'll go from there. Never has planning a youth retreat been quite so easy.
For more information, please call the Retreat Center at 508-222-8530.
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Community Building Ministries
- Saint Patrick's Day Dinner
- Mother's Day Dinner
- Good Friday Fish Fry
- Chowder & Clam Cakes
- Donut Sunday
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This Irish celebration happens every year, on or near St. Patrick's Day, and features Irish dancers, Irish music, and a corned beef and cabbage dinner!
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In the spirit of Mary, the mother of Christ, we annually celebrate the mothers in the Shrine community by hosting a Mother's Day Dinner. All Mothers, Grandmothers, and Great, Great Grandmothers (and beyond) are invited to join us in this celebration!
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Each year, during Holy Week, the La Salette community draws together for our annual "Good Friday Fish Fry".
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This annual get-together raises money for breast cancer and features all-you-can-eat delicious crab cakes and New England style clam chowder! It typically takes place after the Saturday, 4:30pm Mass!
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Once a month, all visitors (especially children and young families) to the Shrine are welcomed to come together in community to enjoy Donuts and Coffee after the Sunday, 12:10pm liturgy.
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Prayer Outreach Ministries
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The Divine Mercy & La Salette devotions group meets every Wednesday evening in the Shrine Church after the 6:30pm Mass.
For more information, please contact Brother Ron Taylor at 508-222-5410.
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This prayer group takes place every first Saturday of the Month at 11:00am.
For more information, please contact the Shrine at 508-222-5410.
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Join us for this sunset evening prayer service that takes place during the 6:30pm Mass in the Shrine Church. Due to the current situation, please check back periodicaly as we update our schedules.
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Our healing services are usually held according to the following schedule:
- Spanish: First Sunday of the Month at 2:30pm in the Shrine Church
- Portuguese: Third Sunday of the Month at 2:30pm in the Shrine Church
- English with Fr. Pat: Last Sunday of the Month at 2:00pm in the Shrine Church
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OUTREACH MINISTRIES
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Our soup kitchen has been serving the homeless and those in need of help for the past 10 years and is an integral ministry the Shrine offers.
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Throughout the year, the Shrine holds collections for canned goods, school supplies, and other resources that help many greater Attleboro communities.
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