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Montfort Missionaries
Lourdes in Litchfield is located on Route 118
approximately a half mile to the east
of the Litchfield Green
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Blessing of the Motorcyclists
Sunday, May 20th - 1:30 pm
The Annual Blessing of Motorcyclists will take place at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, on Sunday, May 20th, beginning at 1:30 pm. For further information, call 860-567-1041, e-mail: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com, or visit our website: www.shrinect.org.
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54th Pilgrimage Season begins May 1st at Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield
The 54th Pilgrimage Season at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield begins on May 1st. Mass times are Tues. through Sun. at 11:30am in the Grotto. The Grotto Café is open from 10am to 2pm on those days. The Grotto Gift Shop is open from 10:30am until 4:30pm Tues. to Sat, and from 12:30pm until 4:30pm on Sunday. For further information, call 860-567-1041.
Grotto Gift Shop
Beginning March 1st, the Grotto Gift Shop at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield will be open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, 11:45 am to 4:00 pm.
The Grotto Gift Shop offers an extensive collection of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation gifts, religious medals, rosaries, crucifixes, religious cards, publications and many other gift articles. Just in is the new edition of the Sunday Missal. The Grotto Gift Shop strives to offer quality products at reasonable prices.
Located on 50 Montfort Rd., Route 118, Litchfield, CT, 860-567-1041.
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Video Tour
(March 13, 2010)
Blessing of the Motorcycles
(May 16, 2010)
The Living Nativity
A re-enactment of the Nativity with live animals, little angels, shepherds, and choristers.
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We are in our 15th year, and the outdoor pageant is ever evolving. We have approximately 120 young people who have donated their time to present this gift to the community. Students from local high schools to nursery schools have united as pageant participants.
In addition to this, community members have offered their animals including goats and llamas to add their beauty to the nativity scene.
The music is both choral and instrumental. Its beauty and variety reflect the hard work and talent of the young people who provide it. We have full singing choirs, an accomplished bell choir, and others who provide musical accompaniment.
Our traffic directors come in large part from experienced Jr. fire fighters who volunteer in our community. In past years we have had as many as 1700 in attendance for the event, and these young men have done a terrific job managing the vehicles.
The pageant takes place at Lourdes which is located on Rte. 118 just before the green in Litchfield. The Event is on Sunday, December 11th with two live presentations. The first is at 3:00 pm and the second at 4:00 pm. The event is free to the public and includes hot chocolate and cookies (**goodwill offerings are gratefully accepted to help defray costs).
Most importantly the Living Nativity offers everyone a chance to stop in the craze of Christmas 'preparation' and reflect on the awesome reason for this celebration.
Gingerbread Making Nativity
Saturday, December 10th
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The Living Nativity
Sunday, December 11th
A re-enactment of the Nativity with live animals, little angels, shepherds, and choristers will take place at the Grotto
The Lourdes Shrine is open daily to the public and provides a beautiful and peaceful place for reflection and prayer. A wonderful way to start, or take a break, from the Holiday Season!
Advent Days of Quiet and Prayer
will be offered at the Montfort House Retreat Center at Lourdes in Litchfield
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Lourdes in Litchfield is located on Rte. 118,
¼ mile east of the Litchfield Village Green
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