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During the months of May and June we celebrate those making their First Communion or entering into the Sacrament of Matrimony. We have a special gift that will let others you care about them - a gift of prayer. Each card contains a powerful gift of prayer and remembrances in Special Masses in the OLV National Shrine & Basilica. If you would like to request any of our newly designed Golden Treasury cards for your loved ones please click the following link: https://www.olvcharities.org/golden-treasury-cards

Today’s Scripture readings contain a loving and tender message for us. Jesus is concerned about us and wants to assure us that he will always be with us. Because of his great love for us, he longs that we will be safe and secure in God’s love and care. And Jesus desires that we will share his peace, joy and love with the world. Let us pray... Risen One, may I be ever more mindful of your loving presence within me and may I reveal that presence to a weary world.... Resurrected One, send me forth as a disciple of your unwavering love, a messenger of your unlimited joy and a bearer of your peace. As I await the coming of your Spirit, I ask this in your holy name. Amen. To submit your prayer intentions, please click the following link and we will remember you in our prayers: https://bit.ly/2vrd6Ak

On this day in 1874, Nelson Baker, a 32-year old seminarian, boarded the S.S. Periere to begin a pilgrimage to Europe. He arrived in Paris on May 28, 1874, and accompanied his fellow pilgrims to a church by the name of Notre Dame des Victoires. Although the group later visited sites such as Lourdes, the tombs of the Apostles in Rome, and St. Peter’s, Nelson's mind kept returning to the wonderful shrine in Paris bearing the name of Our Lady. Even before his return to the U.S., he was heard saying: "From now on, I shall devote my entire life to your service. I shall devote all my thoughts and actions to your name. I will spread the devotion of Our Lady of Victory throughout America."

Father David invites you to join all of OLV in celebrating our weekly Mass for the Seventh Sunday of Easter. You can also watch our Mass on WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. If you wish to support the Basilica, please text the word MASS to 26989 on your mobile phone. https://youtu.be/5WeNpHoC2F8

As the days begin to get longer and flowers start to bloom, we may start to plan picnics or smaller family gatherings, hear children playing outside or look forward to the warmer days that summer brings. Are your plans up-to-date? A current estate plan is vital to making sure your wishes are carried out and can help you leave a lasting personal legacy. It's easy to get started. With just a little planning, you can have peace of mind knowing you have taken care of your famil...y and secured their future. To assist you with making or updating your future plans, we can provide you with our FREE Estate Planning Guide. Many of our supporters have found this guide useful in helping them think through their goals. To learn more about estate planning, please visit http://www.olvlegacygifts.org

Did you know... In May of 1986, a proposal was submitted to Bishop Edward Head, the Bishop for the Diocese of Buffalo at that time, to resurrect the Cause for Canonization by Msgr. Robert Wurtz, then Pastor of OLV National Shrine & Basilica . We continue Msgr. Wurtz's efforts through the Father Baker Guild which supports the Cause for Canonization. For additional information about Father Baker and the Cause for Canonization please visit http://www.fatherbaker.org/

Father David invites you to join all of OLV in celebrating our weekly Sunday Mass - The First Sunday of Lent. You can also watch our Mass on WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. If you wish to support the Basilica, please text the word MASS to 26989 on your mobile phone. https://youtu.be/U7gRK07Mh6o

As we begin the Lenten season, please join us for OLV's Stations of the Cross and our live streamed Friday 7:30 p.m. Mass. Stations of the Cross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnqsoGvBjjI Live Streaming Link for 7:30 p.m. Mass: https://www.olvbasilica.org/live-streaming

Please join all of OLV in watching our Mass for Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021. If you wish to join our live stream for our 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 12:10 pm, and 7:30 pm Masses, please access them through the following link: https://www.olvbasilica.org/live-streaming https://youtu.be/VtJ7kGJu4sg

Today, we celebrate what would have been Father Baker’s 179th birthday. His legacy and ministries live on today through OLV National Shrine & Basilica, OLV Charities, and OLV Human Services. https://youtu.be/v0rOaGeSSoM

Father David invites you to join all of OLV in celebrating our weekly Sunday Mass - The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You can also watch our Mass on WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. If you wish to support the Basilica, please text the word MASS to 26989 on your mobile phone. https://youtu.be/BMsyV53Tgjw

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