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The Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
2009 Event Highlights
With our 2009 season shortly upon us, we are preparing for one of our biggest and busiest seasons ever! Our season opens on May 13th with the 92nd Anniversary of the first Apparition of our Lady of Fatima. EWTN TV will be filming on site. Reverend Clement Machado will be our special guest speaker. Father Ruge, Shrine Chaplain, will be the Celebrant and Homilist. Joining us this year is the St. Bartholomew Children's Choir. The Fatima Apparitions are celebrated on every 13th from May to October. Check our menu for 2009 Spiritual Events for a full listing of all our events.
October 18th Worldwide Fatima Sanctity of Life Day
The World Apostolate of Fatima and the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Washington, NJ, are pleased to once again, offer the world this special event dedicated to the Sanctity of Life.
Live Broadcast on EWTN
Join us in person, or view the events live on October 18, 2009, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM on EWTN’s TV Channel or website, or listen to us on EWTN Radio.
Special guests include Reverend Clement J. Machado, Reverend Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R., Tony Melendez - Christian Singer, Joe DeVito - Artist and Sculptor of the Mary, Mother of the Life Within Statue, and MC and Special Guest Diana von Glahn.
NEARBY HOTELS:
Holiday Inn of Clinton
Holiday Inn Select
CLINTON 111 WEST ROUTE 173
CLINTON, NJ 08809 UNITED STATES
Hotel Front Desk: 1-908-7355111
Hotel Fax: 1-908-730-9768
Website
(Approximately 20 minutes from Shrine)Phillipsburg Inn
FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (800) 555-5952
OR E-MAIL US AT: gm@phillipsburginn.com
PHONE: (908) 454-6461
FAX: (908) 454-3034
(Approximately 20 minutes from Shrine)
WebsiteBroadway Motel
2300 State Route 57 W
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 689-3366
(Approximately 10 minutes from Shrine)
RETREATS: Reverend Machado will be holding his next Healing Retreat on October 23rd– 25th.Reverend Andrew Apostoli will be joining us this year with a retreat on July 10th – 12th.
Contact: These retreats fill up quickly so please call (908) 689-7330 or Email: retreat@bluearmy.com Space is limit!
PILGRIMAGES: We also welcome back our devote pilgrim groups as they celebrate their events here at the Blue Army Shrine; The Devotees of Saint Padre Pio, The Portuguese Community, God Day Pilgrimage, Marian Festival in honor of Our Blessed Mother, SRI Lankan Catholic Community, and many more.
Newly Arrived From Fatima, Portugal
A new shipment of Statues from Fatima, Portugal are now available at our Gift Shop. Call 908-689-3590 to order, or order online at: Fatima Gift Shop. Statues include the Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Virgin, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Available in different sizes.
Healing Mass
Father Paul invites you to join him as he celebrates a Healing Mass at 3:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel on the following dates
Sunday, July 12th
Sunday, October 4th Sunday, August 9th Sunday, November 1st Sunday, September 6th Sunday, December 6th Healing Mass begins at 3:00 PM with Divine Mercy Prayer. Healing Mass (liturgy of Sunday Mass) fulfills Sunday Obligation. Anointing after the Homily. Service ends approximately 5:00 PM.
Father Paul Ruge was appointed the new Chaplain of the World Apostolate of Fatima Shrine on November 1, 2008. Previously, Father Paul served on the World Apostolate of Fatima, USA board of Trustees, and was the Vice President of the Blue Army for the Saginaw, MI Division. He has been active in the Blue Army for the past 55 years and first signed the Blue Army Pledge in 1953.
FIRST FRIDAY -SATURDAY - Come celebrate First Friday-Saturday, July 3- 4, held this month at the BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL. For schedule and more information please check here.
The Shrine now offers Adoration at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, every Saturday after the noon day Mass Service, and continues until 4:00 PM. To sign up, or for further information please call 908-689-5088.
National Blue Army Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The Shrine was built in 1978 as an answer to Our Lord's plea to Lucia, "What is being done to spread devotion to the Immaculate Heart of My Mothers?"
The roof of the Shrine represents Mary's mantle flowing over and protecting her children.
The bronze statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary holding out the Rosary and the Scapular rises 145 feet from the chapel level.
The Heart of the Shrine is Our Eucharistic Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, on the lower level.
The special charisma of the Shrine is peace and a unique closeness to Jesus and Mary is experienced by pilgrims who come with faith, love and devotion to honor the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of His Mother.
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HOLY HOUSE
The Holy House was dedicated in 1973, and is the heart of the Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center.
The original Holy House, the home of the Holy Family is enshrined in Loreto, Italy.
Stones from the actual Holy House in Italy were pulverized and added to the mortar used to construct the Holy House Chapel. The Chapel is the same size as the original Holy House and is similarly constructed.
Sister Lucia's Last Vision is replicated in the Holy House Chapel.
A wood statue of St. Joseph as he appeared at Fatima during the Miracle of the Sun is awaiting your visit.
Pope John XXIII had a sign placed above the Holy House in Loreto which says, "This is the holiest place on earth!"
CAPELINHA, USA
The Capelinha, USA is one of only two exact replicas of the Chapel built at Fatima, on the site of Our Lady's apparitions. "Capelinha" is a Portuguese word which means "little chapel."
Our Lady, in her August, 1917 apparition at Fatima, requested that a chapel be built at that spot.
Many who have visited Fatima experience the holiness of that privileged shrine in a special way at the Capelinha, USA.
The Pilgrim Virgin Statue in the Capelinha, USA is a replica of the miraculous Pilgrim Virgin Statue carried in procession at Fatima. It was generously donated by the Catholic Portuguese Community.
ROSARY GARDENSA little paradise which makes the Rosary Mysteries come to life! The Mysteries are represented in a unique setting which adds a new dimension to your prayer and meditation.
The outdoor Stations of the Cross can be made individually or by groups.
The St. Francis Shrine, with the animals and birds, is a favorite spot for children and all young at heart.
The Angel of Peace statue occupies a position near the entrance to the Holy House.
The Angel of United States graces the reflecting pond on Marion Way.
APPARITION SHRINE
Many pilgrims that visit the Shrine pray and light candles at the Fatima Apparition Shrine located in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
The background is a recreation of the site of the apparitions in Fatima, Portugal as it was in 1917.
For a donation of $250.00, we will inscribe your message on a brass plaque, that will be placed on a wall beside the Fatima Shrine. To order, or for more information call 908-246-6678. Space is limited.
GIFT SHOP
Browse through the Shrine Gift Shop located down the hall from the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, and view our large selection of rosaries, medals, books, statues, and various religious gift items, many hand made in Fatima.
DOMUS PACIS
(House of Peace)
Visit the Fatima Shrine in Portugal and stay at the Blue Army Hotel, Domus Pacis, which is also the headquarters of the International World Apostolate of Fatima. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by Hosts who speak both Portuguese and English. Enjoy rooms with private bath, a large coffee shop, and fine dining at our restaurant. While visiting Fatima, make sure you visit the Sanctuary, the Basilica, Byzantine Chapel and Latin Chapel. For more information, or to make reservations, visit Domus Pacis's web site at: http://www.domuspacis.com
Please help us to spread Our Lady's Message by donating here
Your Donations are tax deductible.
The Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima, Inc
674 Mountain View Road
Washington, NJ 07882
908-689-1700
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