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BURTON, Ohio — The Shrine of Our Lady of Mariapoch , 17486 Mumford Road, will host the annual eparchial pilgrimage Aug. 17-18. Bishop Milan Lach, SJ, of Parma will share in the pilgrimage with the faithful of the eparchy. He will give the evening teen and family talk around the campfire Aug. 17. He will also celebrate the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Sunday at 4 p.m. Once again this year, a Rosary to end abortion will be prayed at the outdoor Fatima Shrine Aug. 18 at 2:45 p.m.
Prior to the Rosary, well-known Catholic radio and television show host Dr. Ray Guarendi will give the keynote on the theme, “Laughter: The Sanity of Family.” Dr. Guarendi is also the father of 10 adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author and professional speaker. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on more than 440 stations and Sirius XM channel 130. His TV show, “Living Right With Dr. Ray,” airs on EWTN Global Catholic Network in 140 countries. A children’s activity will be offered during Dr. Guarendi’s presentation, so that parents can participate fully in the keynote. See the full pilgrimage program below.
For more information, contact Deacon Bill Fredrick (216) 469-1425.
Annual Eparchial Pilgrimage to the
Shrine of Our Lady of Mariapoch, Burton, Ohio
Aug. 17-18
Aug. 17
3 p.m.: Lesser blessing of water
4 p.m.: Great Vespers with Litia, blessing of pilgrims
(Outdoor Mariapoch Chapel)
5:30 p.m.: Cafeteria opens for dinner
7:30 p.m.: Teen and family talk around the campfire
with Bishop Milan Lach, SJ, of Parma
9:30 p.m.: Compline (Outdoor Mariapoch Chapel)
Aug. 18
9 a.m.: Matins (Outdoor Mariapoch Chapel)
11 a.m.: Teen Activity
12 p.m.: Sixth Hour (Outdoor Mariapoch Chapel)
12 p.m.-4:30: Cafeteria open for lunch
1:30 p.m.: Guest speaker, Dr. Ray Guarendi:
“Laughter: The Sanity of Family”
(Outdoor Mariapoch Chapel)
An activity for children will be held at the same time as the talk.
2:45 p.m.: Rosary to end abortion
(Outdoor Fatima Shrine)
3 p.m.: Moleben to the Mother of God
(Outdoor Mariapoch Chapel)
4 p.m.: Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
(Outdoor Mariapoch Chapel)
Bishop Milan Lach, SJ, celebrant;
Father Marek Visnovsky, homilist
Cafeteria opens for dinner after the Divine Liturgy.
Confession will be available at all times on Saturday and Sunday.
Refreshments and meals are available in the cafeteria.
The Eastern Treasures Gift Shop will be open.
Families may camp on the shrine grounds, Thursday to Saturday nights.
As published in Horizons, July 14, 2019.
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