SISTER JOYCE ANN ZIMMERMAN TO SPEAK AT SHRINE

MARIA STEIN, Ohio (September 26, 2024) – Mark your calendar to join us on October 8th & 17th for our Adoration Guild Fall Learning Series on Signs & Symbols and Liturgical Vision of Vatican II. Both sessions will be held in the Shrine’s Adoration Chapel and begin at 10:00am. They are free and open to the public.

We call our sacraments “outward signs.” What exactly is a sign? Where do symbols fit in? This first fall presentation will discuss the difference between signs and symbols, how we might better understand sacraments, and what are the signs and symbols we make use of during liturgy? Many more than we think! Signs and symbols enable us to be fully engaged during liturgy… including our bodies.

There is much discussion these days about Vatican II: was it a good move for the Church or not, how should we regard the liturgical changes the Council envisioned. This session will help us understand that the intent of the Council Fathers was not willy-nilly to change liturgy for some novel effect, but to study the historical development of liturgy and recover some of the richness of its ritual that had been lost through its historical development.

Both sessions are presented by Sister Joyce Ann Zimmerman, C.PP.S. For 60 years, Sister Joyce Ann has belonged to a Congregation of women religious founded for Eucharistic Adoration. She is the founding director of the Institute for Liturgical Ministry in Dayton, Ohio; an adjunct professor of liturgy; and a frequent facilitator of workshops on liturgy. She has published numerous scholarly and pastoral liturgical books and articles.

The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics provides faith nourishment and spiritual renewal through opportunities for prayer and pilgrimage and inspiration from the lives of the saints. People from around the world visit the shrine to explore and enjoy this environment rich in holiness and history. The Shrine is located at 2291 St. John’s Rd. in Maria Stein. For more event information, visit www.mariasteinshrine.org.

CANCER PRAYER SERVICE TO BE HELD AT SHRINE

MARIA STEIN, Ohio (September 26, 2024) – The Shrine is pleased to be able to offer the St. Peregrine Relic for prayer and veneration. Three times per year a prayer service is held for those who are on a journey with cancer, whether it be as a patient or as a caregiver. The next service will be held on Sunday, October 20th at 2pm in the Shrine’s Adoration Chapel. This event is free and open to the public. All who have been affected by cancer are encouraged to attend. 

For those battling cancer, you can submit your name or a loved one’s name for prayer. Please contact Caleb Gaier at c.gaier@mariasteinshrine.org or call 419-925-4532.

The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics provides faith nourishment and spiritual renewal through opportunities for prayer and pilgrimage and inspiration from the lives of the saints. People from around the world visit the shrine to explore and enjoy this environment rich in holiness and history. The Shrine is located at 2291 St. John’s Rd. in Maria Stein. For more event information, visit www.mariasteinshrine.org.