Join Us for a Special Celebration on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows

Dear Friends of Our Sorrowful Mother’s Ministry,

We are thrilled to announce a very special event in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15th. This momentous occasion will feature the unveiling of our newly installed 60-foot flagpole and the hoisting of our large 12ft x 18ft September flag of Our Lady of Sorrows, manufactured by Tradflags.com.

This will be an incredible day with Fr. Josh Stengel of the Doloran Fathers blessing the banner.

We will have drones that are filming this event and the grounds high above the 60′ pole.

Our chaplain, Fr. Seth Brown will be in attendance to pray for this event and bless sacramentals you can purchase from our retreat store.

Event Details:

Date: September 15th, Feast of the Sorrowful Mother
Location: Sanctuary of the Sorrowful Mother
Address: 318 N 8^th Ave, Vandalia, IL 62471

Agenda:

• 2:00 PM: Ceremony begins
  • Snacks and drinks will be provided
  • Our store will be open for visitors
• 3:00 PM: Chaplet of Divine Mercy
• 3:30 PM: Walk over to the garden at Bethany House for:
  • Rosary
  • Witness testimonies
  • Sharing and prayers
  • Tours of Our Sorrowful Mother’s Ministry
• 6:00 PM: Close

Highlight of the Event:

The flagpole and banner will be blessed and exorcised by Fr. Joshua Stengel from the Doloran Fathers, symbolizing a powerful testament of faith and devotion. As it is written, “Let His banner over me be love” (Song of Solomon 2:4), this event holds profound significance, representing our dedication and love for Our Sorrowful Mother and her guidance.

What to Bring:

• Lawn chairs

Additional Information:

• A huge spotlight will illuminate the flag and pole, making it a striking witness to all.
• The entire afternoon will be recorded and made available on our website for those who cannot attend in person.
• Fr. Seth Brown, the OSMM chaplain, will also join us to pray with us and bless items.

We invite you to join us for this powerful and uplifting celebration. It promises to be an afternoon filled with faith, fellowship, and spiritual enrichment. You don’t want to miss this unforgettable event!

Come to Our Celebration!  

Please email Vanessa at [email protected] to register for the event.  There is no cost.

With love and blessings,
Our Sorrowful Mother’s Ministry