Inspirational Evening of Music and Hope

2025 Jubilee Year  Pilgrims of Hope

Eric Genuis in Concert at the Shrine

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

7:00 PM

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All are Welcome

"Come to Me all who labor and are overburdened
 and i will give you rest"
Our Mission is based on Matthew 11:28

Mass Times


Weekend

Saturday: 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM

Weekday

Monday–Friday:  8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM

Mass and Confession Schedule

upcoming Holy Hours

End of Human Trafficking

Monday, November 10

4:00 PM

Sanctity of Life

Monday, November 17

4:00 PM

Vocations

Monday, November 24

4:00 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

Saturday: After 12:00 PM Mass til the 4:00 PM Mass

First Fridays: After 12:00 PM Mass til the 5:30 PM Mass

Confession Times

Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM–12:00 AM, 4:30–5:15 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

First Wednesdays: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Anointing of the Sick

First Saturday of the month, November 1, after all Masses:

8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM

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2025 Jubilee Year Pilgrims of Hope

December 24, 2024 - January 6, 2026

Archbishop Henning has designated St. Joseph the Worker Shrine as a “Holy Site” for the Jubilee year. Under certain conditions a plenary indulgence may be obtained by those who take Sacramental Confession and the Eucharist and fulfill certain other prescriptions. 

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2025 Jubilee FAQs


This Week's Message from

Father Michael Amesse



November 2, 2025


Dear Friends,

 

In less than two weeks—on Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m.—Saint Joseph the Worker Shrine will host an incredibly special evening of music and inspiration with composer and performer Eric Genuis. I want to personally invite you to join us for this extraordinary event.


If you’ve never experienced an Eric Genuis concert, you are in for something truly remarkable. His music is powerful, moving, and faith-filled—it touches the soul in ways that words cannot. Eric performs with world-class musicians, blending piano, strings, and voice to create an evening that uplifts, heals, and reminds us of the beauty of God’s presence in our lives. Many who have attended his concerts describe the experience as transformative — a moment of grace and renewal.


This concert is not only a gift for the heart — it is also a gift to our Shrine. The proceeds will directly support the first phase of our capital improvement campaign as we work to repair our stained-glass windows, roof, and air conditioning system. These are essential steps toward preserving this sacred space so that the Oblates can continue serving the people of Lowell for generations to come.


Tickets are available now, and I urge you to purchase yours soon—either after Mass, online through the Shrine’s website, or by calling the Shrine office. Bring your family, invite a friend, or give a ticket as a gift — it will be an evening to remember, filled with music, hope, and community.


Let’s come together in faith and joy to support the Shrine we love so dearly. I look forward to seeing you there!


I remember you at Mass!  


Last Week's Message

Thanksgiving Dinner



Thanksgiving Dinner  

Sunday, November 23


The Shrine’s Thanksgiving tradition of hosting a dinner for our elderly or for those who may be alone on this holiday is now being planned.  


This effort is made possible only through your generosity.  Money donations are now being accepted to cover the cost of the meal.  You may place your donation in our Offertory Collection boxes with a note indicating Thanksgiving Dinner, or you can leave your donation at any time in the Shrine Gift/Bookstore or the Business Office during regular business hours.


- Reservations are required for attendance.

- Participation is limited to 60 guests (first come, first served)

- There is a limit of 2 persons per reservation. 


You may register in our Gift Shop/Bookstore 

during regular business hours. 


Altar of the dead


November 2nd is All Souls Day, a commemoration of the Faithful Departed.   We have special remembrances of our beloved deceased all month. This year we will once again continue the tradition of installing an Altar of the Dead, an adaptation of a Mexican custom, where you can bring remembrance cards or other items to remember your loved ones and place them on the altar.  


Since these items will be openly displayed, costly items, or items of particular emotional value should not be included. 


at the shrine.....

Pure in Heart

Young Adults ages 18-35

Next Meeting Tuesday, November 11

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Legion Of Mary

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Light a Devotional Candle at the Shrine

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Ring the Bells of the Shrine

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Shrine Memorial Plaques Available

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First Fridays at The Shrine

Next First Friday - November 7

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Catholic Conversations

Dr. Rebecca and Hank Golec, 2025 Christian Worker Award Recipient


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Pure in Heart

Young Adults ages 18-35

Next Meeting Tuesday, November 11

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Legion Of Mary

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Downes Parking Garage Ticket Validation


  • Available in the Gift Shop /Bookstore
    Monday through Saturday
    from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sunday street parking is always free
  • Those attending the Saturday 4 p.m. Vigil Mass who park in the Downes Garage
    can validate their ticket in the Gift Shop before Mass

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“Come to me all you who labor and are overburdened, and I will give you rest.”

– Matthew 11:28





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We who minister at the Shrine are committed to work collaboratively with one another and with you. Our aim is to provide a place of prayer, conscious reflection, and social action that is hospitable to and calls forth the gifts of all who come to the Shrine. We do this in the spirit of Jesus Christ and of
Saint Eugene de Mazenod, founder of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.

Our Mission is based on Matthew 11:28:
"Come to me all you who labor and are overburdoned, and I will give you rest"

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