For 125 years St. Anne's Shrine in Sturbridge, MA has been the site of the annual nine day Novena to St. Anne, from July 18^th to July 26^th, her feast day. This novena includes a daily Mass, a variety of speakers, music and a rosary procession on the final night. As part of the first night's celebration this year,  Bishop Robert McManus will also be dedicating the new bronze sculpture, "Generations," depicting the Holy Family embraced by St. Anne and St. Joachim.

This year also marks the 125^th anniversary of the combining of the formerly two parishes of St. Anne and St. Patrick's.

Fr. Peter Precourt, A.A., pastor of the parish, invites everyone to join him, parishioners and pilgrims from far and wide, to come and celebrate this grace-filled event!

For more information on St. Anne's Shrine and the Novena to St. Anne:

www.stannestpat.org

This site includes a Prayer to St. Anne which enables everyone to participate in the novena, even if traveling to the shrine is not possible.

2012 NOVENA TO SAINT ANNE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, July 18     Rosary at 7:00 PM      Mass at 7:30 PM

Bishop Robert J. McManus, Bishop of the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts

Thursday, July 19     Rosary at 7:00 PM       Mass at 7:30 PM

Rev. Nick Desimone, Saint Joseph Church, Charlton, MA

Friday, July 20     Rosary at 7:00 PM       Mass at 7:30 PM

Rev. Alex Castro, A.A., Assistant Novice Master, Augustinians of the Assumption

Saturday, July 21     Rosary at 7:00 PM       Mass at 7:30 PM

Rev. Tam Bui, Our Lady of Vilna Church, Worcester, MA

Sunday, July 22     Rosary at 5:30 PM       Mass at 6:00 PM

Rev. John L. Franck, A.A., Assistant General, Augustinians of the Assumption

Monday, July 23    Rosary at 7:00 PM       Mass at 7:30 PM

Rev. Malumba Matsongani, A.A. and Rev. Anthony Mpagi (concelebrant)

Tuesday, July 24    Rosary at 7:00 PM        Mass at 7:30 PM

Rev. Jose Rodriguez, Saint Joan of Arc Church, Worcester, MA

Wednesday, July 25    Rosary at 7:00 PM        Mass at 7:30 PM

Rev. Peter R. Precourt, A.A., Director Saint Anne Shrine, Pastor Saint Anne - Saint Patrick Parish, Fiskdale, MA

Thursday, July 26     11:00 AM  Anointing Service and Mass

7:00 PM Rosary Procession       7:30 PM Closing Novena Mass

Most Rev. George E. Rueger, Retired Auxiliary Bishop of Worcester

Candlelight Procession