July – September 2018 Issue #48
News and Events from the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good HelpThe Good News
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The Timeless Legacy of Assumption Mass at Champion Shrine
In an address to pilgrims, his Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI beautifully explained that: “When he (Christ) speaks of the cross that we ourselves have to carry, it has nothing to do with a taste for torture or of pedantic moralism. It is the impulse of love, which has its own momentum and does not seek itself but opens the person to the service of truth, justice and the good. Christ shows God to us, and thus the true greatness of man.” This is truly the spirit with which the Blessed Mother herself brings people to her Son Jesus. Mary stood at the foot of the cross with her Son, suffering with Him and sharing in His torment through her love as His mother. Often pilgrims visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help carrying heavy crosses, and it is in an encounter with our Lady that those visitors find peace amidst the storm.
Soon the Shrine will be celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. The remembrance of Mary’s Assumption into heaven holds special significance by all those who participate in the life of the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. It is always a day marked with special solemnity as it was also one of Adele Brise’s favorite feasts, and
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Fr. John Broussard
when many come to experience the love of Christ through the love of Mary. At the Shrine, Our Blessed Mothers intercession is always known. Mary’s life, words, and example all help mold us into an image of her Son. Please join us this August 15 in the celebration of Mary’s Assumption.
Please join us in our Novena of Masses and prayer in preparation for the celebration of the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin into Heaven this August 15. Your novena requests and intentions will be remembered each day. Please unite with us in prayer during our Assumption novena this year.
We deeply appreciate your prayers and support of the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help; let us always remember one another in prayer.
God’s Grace and Blessings to you all!
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What is the Assumption of the Blessed Mother? Addressing a crowd of over 500,000 people packed into St. Peter’s Square, Pope Pius XII solemnly defined in Munificentissimus Deus on November 1, 1950 that “the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever-virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.” Mary’s Assumption, as defined by the Catholic Church, recognizes that by the power of Almighty God, Mary was taken up into Heaven body and soul. Since Mary is closely associated with all the mysteries of Jesus’ life, it is not
surprising that the Holy Spirit has led the Church to understand more deeply Mary’s share in her Son’s glorification. So close was she to Jesus on earth, she must be with him body and soul in heaven.
In a General Audience, August 16th, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI taught that: “By contemplating Mary in heavenly glory, we understand that the earth is not the definitive homeland for us either, and that if we live with our gaze fixed on eternal goods we will one
day share in this same glory and the earth will become more beautiful.” Mary is here to guide us to Christ, especially when the cross seems most difficult and her Assumption into Heaven is a constant reminder of the purpose of those sufferings; man is not meant for this life on earth but for glory with God in Heaven.
Assumption Spotlight
Right: Rosary procession, Feast of the Assumption, circa 1950. Below: Rosary procession.
July, 2018Thursday, July 5Anniversary of the death of Sister Adele Joseph Brise11 AM Requiem Mass for Sister Adele Joseph Brise followed by gravesite prayer service
Friday, July 68:30 AM Order of Malta Mass
Monday, July 911 AM Mass with Anointing of Sick
Saturday, July 2811 AM Mass12 PM Eucharistic Healing PrayerService
August, 2018Wednesday, August 1-2Knights of Columbus Silver Rose at Champion Shrine; Prayer opportuntiies.
Thursday, August 2-5Sovereign Military Order of MaltaPilgrimage at Champion ShrineSee www.shrineofourladyofgoodhelp.comfor changes in Shrine schedule
Friday, August 3Order of Malta Mass (TBA)
Tuesday, August 7-15Novena for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
To sign up to receive the daily prayer for the novena, go to: www.shrineofourladyofgoodhelp.com click on “prayer,” then click on “novenas”
Thursday, August 911 AM Mass with Anointing of Sick
Wednesday, August 1511 AM Feast Day Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with the Most Rev. David L. Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay, principal celebrant.
Saturday, August 2511 AM Mass12 PM Eucharistic Healing Prayer Service
September, 2018Friday, September 78:30 AM Order of Malta Mass
Saturday, September 811 AM Feast Day Mass for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary12 PM Feast Day Blessing of the Grapes at Champion Shrine12:30 PM Farm to Table HarvestFamily Feast Day Picnic at ChampionShrine with speaker TBA
Sunday, September 911 AM Mass with Anointing of Sick
Saturday, September 2911 AM Mass12 PM Eucharistic Healing Prayer Service
October, 2018Monday, October 1-9National Novena To Our Lady of Good Help
To sign up to receive the daily prayer for the novena, go to: www.shrineofourladyofgoodhelp.com click on “prayer,” then click on “novenas”
Friday, October 58:30 AM Order of Malta Mass
Sunday, October 711 AM Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of the RosaryKnights of Columbus One-Mile Rosary Walk at Champion Shrine (time TBA) followed by family picnicOn the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, featured speaker for the National Novena to Our Lady of Good Help will be Marion Mulhall, founder of founder of the Worldpriest Global Apostolate and the Worldpriest Annual Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests.
Monday, October 87 PM Miracle of the Fire Celebration, Rosary Procession and All-Night Adoration
Tuesday, October 99 AM Benediction11 AM Apparition Anniversary Day Mass with the Most Rev. David L. Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay, principal celebrant (Anointing of the Sick at Mass)
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Calendar Events
Marion Mulhall with Pope Francis
Sunday, October 1411 AM Outdoor Mass for Padre Pio with the Most Rev. David L. Ricken, Principal Celebrant and concelebrants, the Very Rev. Father Dan Felton and the Very Rev. Father John Girotti. Limited times for public veneration in the Apparition Chapel of the relics of Saint Pio throughout the day: 8 AM - 10:30 AM; 12 PM - 2PM; 3 PM - 5 PM. Free and open to the public. Limits on time for veneration. Lines expected - tented waiting area with chairs provided
Saturday, October 2711 AM Mass12 PM Eucharistic Healing Prayer Service
November 2018Thursday, November 111 AM Feast Day Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints
Friday, November 28:30 AM Order of Malta Mass - All Soul’s Day11 AM Mass for All Soul’s Day3 PM Mass for All Soul’s Day
Friday, November 911 AM Mass with Anointing of Sick
Sunday, November 1111 AM Holy Mass, followed by Rosary, prayers, and blessing for all veterans on Veteran’s Day
Saturday, November 2411 AM Mass12 PM Eucharistic Healing Prayer Service
December 2018Friday, December 78:30 AM Order of Malta Mass
Saturday, December 88:30 & 11 AM Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday, December 911 AM Mass with Anointing of Sick
Wednesday. December 1211 AM Feast Day Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe
Dec. 17-25Novena for the Nativity of Our Lord
To sign up to receive the daily prayer for the novena, go to: www.shrineofourladyofgoodhelp.com click on “prayer,” then click on “novenas”
Monday, December 2411:30 PM Group Rosary followed by Midnight Mass
Tuesday, December 2512 AM Midnight Mass for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord10:30 AM Group Rosary followed by Christmas Day Mass11 AM Christmas Day Mass for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Saturday, December 2911 AM Mass12 PM Eucharistic Healing Prayer Service
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SAINT PADRE PIO comes to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 The U.S. tour of the relics of Padre Pio
on the occasion of his 130th birth anniversary
and the 15th anniversary of his canonization.
“Brin�in� relief o� suffering to those in need” in the name o�
Saint Pio of Pietrelcin�
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Spreading the Good News of Our Lady’s Message at Champion Across the GlobeBy Corrie Campbell. Communications Director, Events Coordinator
Champion Shrine featured on Megyn Kelly TODAY Show
As we approach 2019 and the 160th anniversary of the appearance in 1859 of the Blessed Virgin Mary here on Champion Shrine grounds, The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help is garnering both national and international attention as the subject of media reports.
In Spring of 2018, the release of Miracles of Champion, the EWTN TV special hosted by Michael O’Neill, the Miracle Hunter, brought with it an appearance by O’Neill
and interview subject Nancy Foytik on the Megyn Kelly TODAY show that aired March 28 during the third hour of the TODAY Show on NBC. Interest in the Shrine from viewers of that program generated more than 8,000 website views in just a few short hours and, since that time, countless inquiries through our website. This publicity, in turn, has resulted in a substantial increase in pilgrimages throughout the summer and fall months to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help.
Relevant Radio Helping to Promote the Message and Mission of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
A strong partnership with Relevant Radio (which has its world headquarters in Bellevue, WI) and their helpful promotion our Our Lady of Good Help’s message and our mission here at Champion, has brought many more pilgrims to the National Shrine Our Lady of Good Help for masses and special events. This year’s Walk to Mary, the 21-mile walking pilgrimage from the National Shrine of St. Joseph at St. Norbert College, to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, was heavily promoted by Father Francis Hoffman, a/k/a Father Rocky, Relevant Radio’s executive director and popular priestly on air radio personality whose social media sites reach millions worldwide. The Walk to Mary event opened the Month of Mary May events at Champion Shrine and brought more than 2200 participants. May Crowning Mass with Father Rocky the following day was broadcast live from Champion to more than 30,000 people worldwide. Look for more live streaming of our Masses through Relevant Radio in the future.
Events Spotlight
Michael O’Neill and Nancy Foytek with Megyn Kelly talking on Megyn Kelly Today about Miracles of Champion. Photo credit: National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
Megyn Kelly of NBC’s Megyn Kelly TODAY. talking about the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. Photo credit: National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
Michael O’Neill, The Miracle Hunter, appearing on the Megyn Kelly. Photo credit: The TODAY Show
Champion Shrine Highlight of Catholic Media Conference
In June, 2018, the Diocese of Green Bay, as part of its 150th Anniversary celebration, hosted nearly 500 Catholic media specialists representing print, broadcast and digital media outlets from across the globe. As a highlight of their conference, media reps were invited by the Catholic Press Association to come on pilgrimage to Champion Shrine June 13, where they attended Mass, learned about Shrine history and participated in a traditional Rosary procession.
Among those attending were Dr. Natasha Govekar, who was appointed in 2016 by Pope Francis to lead a team of individuals who would reform Vatican news and communications for the digital age. Dr. Govekar’s team creates imagery and social communications for the Pope. In an interview with wearegreenbay.com during the conference, Govekar talked about the responsibilities of tweeting for
the Pope on Twitter. She said that while others may craft and provide translation of the tweets of Pope Francis on Twitter, the Pope, himself, approves all of his tweets and, in many cases, actually suggests prospective tweets. Govekar went on to say, during her interview, that she enjoyed a “beautiful” and spirit-filled visit to Green Bay and
the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help to which she would like to return. When asked if she thought the Pope might ever considering coming to Green Bay-area, Govekar said, “Ask him.”
As part of the conference, The Catholic Press Association held its annual awards banquet, with
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Lisa Larson, docent at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, with Dr. Natasa Govekar, of the office of the Secretariat for the Vatican, during Govekar’s visit June 13 at Champion Shrine. Photo credit: Corrie Campbell
Members of the Catholic Press Association praying the Rosary on the Rosary Walk at Champion Shrine June 13 during the Catholic Media Conference . Photo credit: Corrie Campbell
Members of the Catholic Press Association participating in Mass at Champion Shrine June 13 during the Catholic Media Conference. Photo credit: Corrie Campbell
Dr. Natasa Govekar, of the office of the Secretariat of Communications for the Vatican participating in Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help June 13. Photo credit: Sam Lucero, The Compass
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Catholic media agencies from across the globe in attendance in Green Bay June 15. The Compass, Green Bay’s Diocesan Newspaper, earned 24 awards. And, again at that global Catholic media event, the National Shrine of Our Lady
of Good Help was a focal-point of conversation, resulting in numerous media stories online, on social media and in print and through broadcasts, giving Champion Shrine increased exposure regionally, nationally and internationally.
Champion Shrine Website, Social Media and Podcast Upgrades
As the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help makes advancements to become more engaging in this great digital age of online communications, we will, first and foremost, be improving the functionality and overall look of our website. In addition, because of increased utilization by our pilgrims of social media in all platforms, we are implementing a communications plan through which we will foster better and more immediate online communications with pilgrims, the goal of which is keeping them better informed about events taking place at Champion Shrine. As such, we ask that those interested in engaging with us through these mediums follow us through their personal social media accounts and spread the word to others. Look for The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help under the hashtag #Champion Shrine on Twitter, and @ChampionShrine on Facebook, Google Plus, You Tube, Instagram. Event updates are also posted on Event Brite. You can sign up to receive event updates @ChampionShrine on Facebook. There will also be the opportunity, once the new website is in place in the fall of 2018, to sign up to receive this newsletter by email. Also, by the fall of 2018, The Shrine will be producing podcasts from the Shrine with interviews with many of our Shrine speakers. Watch for updates on all Champion Shrine social media platforms.
Dr. Natasa Govekar, Office of the Secretariat of Communications for the Vatican is given a statue of Our Lady of Good Help at dinner with The Most Rev. David L. Ricken, Bishop of Green during the Catholic Media Conference in Green Bay. Photo credit: Amy Kawula, Diocese of Green Bay
Almost 300 members of the Catholic Press Association participated in Mass at Champion Shrine June 13, as part of the Catholic Media Conference in Green Bay. Photo credit: Sam Lucero, The Compass
Dr. Natasa Govekar, of the office of the Secretariat of Communications for the Vatican speaking at the Catholic Media Conference in Green Bay, June 14. Photo credit: Sam Lucero, The Compasss
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The First Chapel of Our Lady of Good Helpby: Ashley Saxe, Pilgrimage Planning Coordinator
According to Shrine archival history, the first official chapel at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help was built by Adele’s father, Lambert Brice (also Brise), after Adele saw our Blessed Lady. According to historical accounts, Brice built a small 10 ft. x 12 ft. chapel out of logs to mark the spot of the Apparition. Sr. Pauline LaPlante, who took over St. Mary’s Boarding School after Adele’s death, wrote about her visits to the little chapel as a child.
“I remember well the happy moments I spent in the dear little Chapel,” Sister Pauline wrote. “Praying and singing with good Adele, with only a small picture of the Immaculate Heart of Mary pinned on the wall, that her confessor had given her.”
The Belgian settlers were known to be very reverent. Roadside chapels were a custom they brought with them when they emigrated to this territory. In Belgium, it was tradition to build a small chapel in remembrance of a departed loved one or to give thanksgiving for an answered prayer or “miracle”. To the Belgian pioneers, it was also a way to preserve their Catholic faith and catechize their children. The nearest churches were several miles away, which made attending Mass difficult. To solve this problem, most families built these little chapels near their homes. Each contained “an altar, holy water, religious pictures and sacred ornaments. After their days work and especially during the month of May, the family gathered together for prayer and devotion.” (25, Tlachac)
One can still see roadside chapels today on the way to Door County, and it’s quite possible that in the
early years of her mission, Adele would stop and pray at these little chapels as she made her way up the peninsula. Though they’re not used anymore, they stand as a testament to the Belgian people and the lengths to which they went to preserve their Catholic faith and carry it on for future generations.
An example of an early Belgian chapel can be found right here on site at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help on the Rosary Walk behind the chapel.
Shrine Spotlight
Photos credit: Corrie Campbell
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SAINT PADRE PIO comes to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 The U.S. tour of the relics of Padre Pio
on the occasion of his 130th birth anniversary
and the 15th anniversary of his canonization.
“Brin�in� relief o� suffering to those in need” in the name o�
Saint Pio of Pietrelcin�
SAINT PADRE PIOcomes to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018The U.S. tour of the relics of Padre Pio
on the occasion of his 131st birth anniversaryand the 16th anniversary of his canonization.
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Shrine Opportunities and Hours
Devotional Prayer Rosary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Rosary for Vocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Second Friday at 3:30 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy . . . . . . . . . . . .Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament . .Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 p.m. St. Joseph Devotions and Vespers . . . .Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m. Fatima Devotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Saturday after 8:30 a.m. Mass Healing Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last Saturday after 11:00 a.m. Mass Fatima Holy Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Adele Brise Day - Ninth of Each Month Anointing of the Sick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .During 11:00 a.m. Mass
Gift Shop and Schoolhouse Café Monday – Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Welcome and Education Center May – October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. September – April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This newsletter is published by the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help to provide updates and news on the Shrine; to continue the mission given to Sister Adele by Our Lady; and always to promote the Catholic faith!
Apparition Chapel, Apparition Oratory, and the Shrine Grounds Daily . . . . . . . 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Mass Tuesday, Saturday & First Fridays . . . . . . . . .8:30 a.m. Sundays (May-October) . . .8:30 a.m. Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday . . . 9:10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Daily . . . . . 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
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