For 122 consecutive years, beginning on July 18th and culminating on July 26th, the Feast of Saint Anne, the faithful have come daily to Saint Anne Shrine to participate in the annual Novena to its patroness, Good Saint Anne.   The theme of the 2009 Novena was "Where Do We Find Hope?"  Over 400 of the faithful participated each evening enjoying the beauty and rich tradition of this Catholic devotion in solidarity with the many pilgrims of all faiths, cultures and generations.  The music was uplifting and the speakers, celebrants and homilists were inspiring.

The 2010 theme of our 123rd Novena is "... To Whom Shall We Go? ...".   We are sure that you will find this year's Novena spiritually refreshing and illuminating.

Fr Peter, A.A., Shrine Director, invites everyone to join him in July for the 2010 Novena!

PRAYER TO SAINT ANNE

O, glorious Saint Anne, you are filled with compassion for those who invoke you and with love for those who suffer.  Heavily burdened with the weight of my troubles, I cast myself at your feet and humbly beg of you to take the present intention which I recommend to you in your special care.

Please recommend it to your daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and place it before the throne of Jesus, so that He may bring it to a happy issue.  Continue to intercede for me until my request is granted.  But, above all, obtain for me the grace one day to see my God face to face and, with you and Mary and all the saints, to praise and bless Him for all eternity.  Amen.

SCHEDULE  OF  2010 NOVENA  EVENTS

 SUNDAY, JULY 18:          5:30 PM Rosary procession followed by Mass at 6 PM

Celebrant/Homilist  Rev. Peter R. Precourt, A.A., Shrine Director accompanied by Saint Anne - Saint Patrick Choir, Fiskdale, MA

MONDAY, JULY 19:      7:00 PM Rosary procession followed by Mass at 7:30 PM

Celebrant/Homilist  Rev. Carlos Melocoton, Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Charleston, WV   Accompanied by the Filipino Music Ministry, St John's Worcester

 

TUESDAY, JULY 20:    7:00 PM Rosary procession followed by Mass at 7:30 PM

Celebrant/Homilist   Rev. Michael Lavallee, St. George Church, Worcester, MA  Accompanied by the Rimscha Quartet

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21:    7:00 PM Rosary procession followed by Mass at 7:30 PM

Celebrant/Homilist    Rev. William Reiser, S.J., College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA   Accompanied by St Joseph Parish Choir.

 

THURSDAY, JULY 22:    7:00 PM Rosary procession followed by Mass at 7:30 PM

        Celebrant/Homilist  Rev. Anthony Mpagi, Saint Peter Church, Worcester, MA    accompanied by the African Music Ministry, St Peter's Worcester

FRIDAY, JULY 23:   7:00 PM Rosary procession followed by Mass at 7:30 PM

Celebrant/Homilist       Rev. Jesus Martinez, Prison Ministry Chaplain, Diocese of Worcester, MA  Accompanied by St Mary's Choir, Southbridge

 

 SATURDAY, JULY 24:      3:30 PM Rosary procession followed by Mass at 4:00 PM

Celebrant/Homilist    Rev. Tam Bui of Our Lady of Vilna Church of Worcester, MA accompanied by the Vietnamese Music Ministry of Our Lady of Vilna

 

SUNDAY, JULY 25:          5:30 PM Rosary procession followed by Mass at 6 PM

        Celebrant:           Rev. Brian O'Toole, Sacred Heart Of Jesus and Our Lady of the Rosary Churches, Gardner, MA accompanied by Blues for Jesus, St Anne - St Patrick

MONDAY, JULY 26:           11:00 AM Feast Day Mass

11:00 Feast Day Mass with Anointing Service with Rev. Norman Meiklejohn, A.A., former Director of Saint Anne Shrine

                                    7:00 PM Rosary procession

                                    Mass at 7:30 PM in pavilion 

                                    Closing candlelight procession

Celebrant/Homilist   Most Rev. George E. Rueger, retired Auxiliary Bishop of Worcester; accompanied by the St Anne - St Patrick Choir