Programme of Religious Activity
Easter to October 2013 (daily unless otherwise stated)
2013 Pilgrimage Theme
Mary, Woman of Faith
The Year of Faith… is a summons to an authentic and renewed conversion to the Lord, the Saviour of the world. Let us entrust this time of grace to the Mother of God, proclaimed “Blessed because she believed” [Luke 1.45]. [Pope Benedict XVI, Apostolic Letter, Porta Fidei, 2011]
Weekly Programmes … week commencing:
Opening Hours
The Chapels are open all year round with the exception of Christmas Day. From Easter to October they are unlocked from 8.00 am to 7.00 pm. From November to Easter they are unlocked at 8.30 am and closed at dusk. The Slipper Chapel is closed during the 12 noon Mass each day until approximately 1.00 pm.
Weekdays
On Solemnities, Feast Days and days of Major Pilgrimage this timetable may be altered.
Please telephone (01328) 820217 for updated information.
| 8.15 am * | Angelus and Morning Prayer | Church of Annunciation |
| 10.00 am * | Procession to the Shrine | |
| 11.00 am *2 | Sacrament of Penance | Chapel of Reconciliation |
| 12 noon | Angelus and PILGRIM MASS | Chapel of Reconciliation |
| 2.30 pm | Rosary | Slipper Chapel |
| 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament | |
| 3.40 pm * | Evening Prayer and/or Benediction | Chapel of Reconciliation |
| 8.00 pm * | Pilgrim Service | Church of Annunciation |
Weekends
| 8.15 am * | Angelus and Morning Prayer | Church of Annunciation |
| 10.00 am * | Procession to the Shrine | |
| 11.00 am *2 | Sacrament of Penance | Chapel of Reconciliation |
| 12 noon | Angelus and PILGRIM MASS | Chapel of Reconciliation |
| 2.00 pm | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (concluding with) | |
| 3.00 pm | Benediction | Chapel of Reconciliation |
| 5.00 pm | (SUNDAYS ONLY in Season) Mass | Shrine |
| 6.00 pm * | Evening Prayer | Church of Annunciation |
| 8.00 pm * | (SATURDAYS ONLY) Pilgrim Service | Church of Annunciation |
* By previous arrangement
*2 Group leaders may organise Stations of the Cross at this time