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 PrayerChurch of Annunciation
10.00 am *Procession to the Shrine
11.00 am *2Sacrament of PenanceChapel of Reconciliation
12 noonAngelus and PILGRIM MASSChapel of Reconciliation
2.30 pmRosarySlipper Chapel
3.00 pm - 4.00 pmAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament
3.40 pm *Evening Prayer and/or BenedictionChapel of Reconciliation
8.00 pm *Pilgrim ServiceChurch of Annunciation

Weekends

8.15 am *Angelus and Morning PrayerChurch of Annunciation
10.00 am *Procession to the Shrine
11.00 am *2Sacrament of PenanceChapel of Reconciliation
12 noonAngelus and PILGRIM MASSChapel of Reconciliation
2.00 pmAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament (concluding with)
3.00 pmBenedictionChapel of Reconciliation
5.00 pm(SUNDAYS ONLY in Season) MassShrine
6.00 pm *Evening PrayerChurch of Annunciation
8.00 pm *(SATURDAYS ONLY) Pilgrim ServiceChurch of Annunciation

* By previous arrangement

*2 Group leaders may organise Stations of the Cross at this time