The “Little Flower” Comes to Sacred Heart: November 26 to November 29

We are honored to welcome the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the beloved “Little Flower,” to our parish from Wednesday, November 26 through Saturday, November 29. This is a rare and grace-filled opportunity for personal prayer and reflection in the presence of one of the most cherished saints of the Church.

Here is the schedule of events:

Schedule of veneration and liturgical events:

Wednesday, November 26

6:00pm — Doors open
8:00pm — Arrival Ceremony and Solemn Opening Mass
9:30pm — Veneration until 12:00am
10:00pm — Recitation of the Holy Rosary
11:45pm — Night Prayer
12:00am — Doors close
*Gift shop opens 9:00pm-12:00am

Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) November 27
7:00am — Doors open for veneration until 9:30am
8:00am — Morning Prayer
10:00am — Solemn Mass
11:00am — Veneration continues until 12:00am
1:30pm — Midday Prayer
3:00pm — Divine Mercy Chaplet
7:00pm — Evening Prayer
10:00pm — Recitation of the Holy Rosary
11:45pm — Night Prayer
12:00am — Doors close
*Gift shop opens 7:00am-12:00am

Friday, November 28
7:00am — Doors open for veneration until 9:30am
8:00am — Morning Prayer
10:00am — Solemn Mass
11:00am — Veneration continues until 12:00am
1:30pm — Midday Prayer
3:00pm — Divine Mercy Chaplet
7:00pm — Evening Prayer
10:00pm — Recitation of the Holy Rosary
11:45pm — Night Prayer
12:00am — Doors close
*Gift shop opens 7:00am-12:00am

Saturday, November 29
6:00am — Solemn Closing Mass
7:00am — Relics depart

 

During these three days, the relics will be available in the church for veneration by both parishioners and pilgrims. We anticipate a strong turnout, as many will travel to spend time in prayer and ask for St. Thérèse’s intercession.

To help ensure a prayerful and safe experience for all, we are in urgent need of volunteers to serve as ushers and guides. Volunteers will help direct the flow of visitors, maintain a reverent atmosphere, and assist with basic logistics throughout the veneration period. Flexible shifts will be available across all three days, including morning, afternoon, and evening hours.

We need friendly faces to welcome visitors. If you can serve as an usher or guide, click the link below. Let’s make her visit a grace-filled experience for all. For questions, contact Ted Spinelli at espinelli@sacredheartwinchester.org. 

Click here to serve as an usher or guide: VOLUNTEER

Let us prepare to welcome St. Thérèse with the love and devotion she inspires in so many. “I will spend my heaven doing good on earth,” she once promised—may her visit bless our parish and all who come to venerate her.

 

Let’s create a shower of roses in the church. Give Therese a rose: