Fatima Shrine Christmas Lights 56-Year Tradition

Holliston is once again a little brighter and busier this Christmas season as hundreds of visitors make their way to Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 101 Summer Street, Rte. 126, Holliston, home of The Xaverian Missionaries. The holiday displays are a 56-year-old tradition at the Fatima Shrine, with lights covering well over half the 30-acre shrine.
The Christmas Lights will go on (unless there is heavy rain or sleet) every day from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning until Dec. 28. Background Christmas music adds a unique touch to this special season. For all visitors, hot chocolate and pastry are available in Xavier Hall as well as hand-fashioned, one-of-a-kind Christmas mini-trees, wreaths, centerpieces, and wall décor. All are uniquely designed by the Xaverian League’s talented craft committee. There is no entry charge and parking is free. Donations are welcome.
The Shrine’s Gift Shop will be open for extended hours during the Christmas Lights, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
On December 10, the Shrine’s 23rd annual “Peace on Earth” Pasta Supper will be held in Xavier Hall beginning at 5 p.m. A visit from Santa and “raffles galore” will highlight this great evening; after dinner, you will still have time to enjoy the Christmas Lights. Tickets are $8. per adult and $4 per child under 10. Tickets are available at the door or in advance after the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass (at noon) in the chapel. For raffle prize donations, call Karen at (508) 450-7013.
On Sunday, December 3, St. Cecilia’s Choir of Ashland under the direction of Lelia Tenreyro-Viana, will present a Christmas concert at 3:30 p.m. Following the concert, there will be a procession in which the statue of the Infant Jesus will be placed in the manger in the Grotto on Shrine grounds.
On December 24th the Christmas Vigil Mass will be Celebrated at 8 p.m. and Christmas Day Mass – December 25th will be celebrated at 11 a.m. All are welcome to come and participate in these various events as together we welcome and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
For more information on the Xaverian Missionaries and Fatima Shrine visit:
http://www.xaviermissionaries.org/
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