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July - September 2019 Issue #52

160th ANNIVERSARY YEAR 160th ANNIVERSARY YEAR Carrying Out Mary’s Message and Adele’s Mission of Catechetical Encounter at Champion Shrine Carrying Out Mary’s Message and Adele’s Mission of Catechetical Encounter at Champion Shrine Rector’s Window

Fr. John Broussard Grace and Blessings to you all!

The Shrine, with the help of the Soon the Shrine will be celebrating prayers of the faithful, is continuing the Solemnity of the Assumption to develop and grow. Our Lady of the Blessed Virgin Mary into calls more and more people to her Heaven. The remembrance of Shrine to meet her Son. Those who Mary’s Assumption into heaven come experience the gift of Mary’s holds special significance by all healing touch. Pope Pius XII, on a those who participate in the life of pilgrimage to Lourdes beautifully the Shrine of Our Lady of Good explains: “Go to her, you who Help. It is always a day marked into heaven this August 15. Your are crushed by material misery, with special solemnity as it was novena requests and intentions will defenseless against the hardships also one of Adele Brise’s favorite be remembered each day. Please unite with us in prayer during our of life and the indifference of men. feasts, and when many come to Assumption novena this year. Go to her, you who are assailed by experience the love of Christ through the love of Mary. At the Shrine, Our sorrows and moral trials. Go to her, We deeply appreciate your prayers Blessed Mothers intercession is beloved invalids and infirm… Go and support of the Shrine of Our always known. Mary’s life, words, to her and receive peace of heart, Lady of Good Help; let us always and example all help mold us into strength for your daily duties, joy for remember one another in prayer. an image of her Son. Please join us the sacrifice you offer.” Mary never this August 15 in the celebration of fails those who trust in her to help Mary’s Assumption. them; therefore, the name of our new building was blessed by Bishop Please join us in our Novena of Ricken as “Mother of Mercy” hall. A Masses and prayer in preparation name that exemplifies the nature of for the celebration of the feast of the Mary’s care for her children. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin

“The Immaculate Virgin, who knows the ways by which grace operates in souls and the silent work of this supernatural leaven in this world, knows also the great price which God attaches to your sufferings united to those of the Savior. They can greatly contribute, We have no doubt, to this Christian renewal of society which We implore of God through the powerful intercession of His Mother.” – (Pope Pius XII, on pilgrimage to Lourdes) Pilgrimage Spotlight

By Patricia Kasten | The Compass

ALLOUEZ — Kate and Bob Signorelli love Lourdes, France. They visited the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes there for 16 consecutive years. They went there, even before they became members of the Order of Malta, which was founded in 1058 A.D. in Jerusalem. The order’s purpose, Kate explained, is “to take care of the sick and poor and to defend the faith.” The order does just that for sick pilgrims in France. As members of the order, the Signorellis do that at Lourdes. And while they love their pilgrimages to Lourdes, they always felt it would be nice to follow their Lourdes’ pilgrimages with a visit to a local them to Bishop David Ricken and However, Kate said, members site. However, praised the work of the Knights and decided that October was too late unlike fellow pilgrims from Ireland, Dames of Malta to Bishop Ricken. in the year, because they found that who could visit the shrine at Knock, they wanted to bring their families. or those from Mexico, who could Afterwards, the Signorellis spent So, since 2015, the pilgrims have visit the Shrine of Our Lady of time alone in the apparition chapel. come on the first weekend of Guadalupe, there wasn’t a shrine in “We just knew we had to bring August. This year, they will be at the United State to visit. everybody there,” Kate told The the shrine Aug. 1 to 4. And they are Or so The Signorellis thought until Compass about that visit. “We expecting more than 300 pilgrims a fellow member of the order told were called to bring people to Our this time. their Houston-based group of Lady of Good Help.” “The biggest thing people speak pilgrims about the National Shrine The couple returned to Houston — of (at the shrine) is the peace,” said of Our Lady of Good Help in they now live in the San Francisco Kate. “The peace is overwhelming.” Champion, Wis. That was in 2011. area — and arranged a pilgrimage A fellow Knight of Malta, who lived She and Bob also believe that, for the Houston order. (The full name in Chicago, immediately planned a while Champion and Lourdes are for the order is “The Sovereign visit to let the others know what he very different in size and location, Military Hospitaller Order of St. found. they are more similar than one John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and might think. They said they believe “This is nice,” was his verdict. of Malta.”) Champion is “probably much So the Signorellis made their own Since 2014, the Signorellis have like visiting Lourdes in 1878. It is visit to Champion on Aug. 15, 2013, arranged for annual pilgrimages very simple, but very holy in its the feast of the Assumption. The to the Champion shrine for the simplicity.” main celebrant at that was United States’ Federal Association The Signorellis find their visits to the late Cardinal Francis George of of Order of Malta. The first group Champion a bit less physically Chicago. They had been with the of 30 pilgrims arrived in October demanding than those to Lourdes. cardinal at Lourdes that previous 2014, on the anniversary of the May. Cardinal George introduced apparitions to Adele Brise.

National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help | 1 In France, they — like all members Kate to kneel before the Blessed When the Signorellis made their first of their order — care for the malades Mother and continue praying,” said pilgrimage to the National Shrine of (the French term for sick or elderly Caroline. Our Lady of Good Help, “everything pilgrims who travel to Lourdes to was very special,” Kate said. “The Kate said she did not see anything bathe in its healing waters.) While people were warm, friendly and happen with the statue, but had, immensely rewarding, that service welcoming. My husband and I both on some impulse, “decided to join can be physically demanding. felt that the Blessed Mother was, Caroline. I put my hand on her back At Champion, the Knights and and is calling us, to bring others to and began praying for the healing Dames of Malta travel with “special the Shrine.” of her baby.” pilgrims” who come for healing and Now, after many pilgrimages to who might need some assistance, Once the family returned home, Champion, the Knights and Dames which is readily offered by the Caroline had a follow-up test to the of Malta — of which there are three order. But their physical needs — obstetrician. The results showed associations in the U.S. — wish to not necessarily their emotional “radical changes.” For the better. be part of hosting the new welcome ones — are less at Champion. The doctor could not explain it. center. Mother of Mercy Hall will be Still, the couple loves going to both Patrick Fintan Fahrenhorst was dedicated on April 28. places. At Lourdes, they find it “a born in December, “a perfectly The Western, Federal and American great blessing to care for the sick healthy child,” Kate said, adding associations of the order plan to at such a noble shrine.” that she feels honored to have serve the welcome center much been part of what happened at And at Champion, they find an as they have served the first aid Champion. equal blessing — and sometimes centers at the four major basilicas on a personal level. “She (Mary) could have healed the in Rome. The Signorellis have baby all by herself,” said Kate. “I themselves worked at those first Last year, Kate’s niece came feel special that she included me in aid centers. with the group on the Champion that scenario.” pilgrimage. Caroline Fahrenhorst “If someone faints or is overheated. was also pregnant and — a couple In encouraging anyone to make a It’s basic care,” Kate explained. of weeks before the pilgrimage pilgrimage, Kate notes that people “During the Holy Year of Mercy — learned that her baby had need to realize that it is different (2015-2016), Pope Francis asked a severe birth defect. After the from making a simple visit to a the Order to staff these centers. procession that day at the shrine. There were a doctor, a nurse and shrine, Caroline went down to the two runners. We were assigned to “Many people have told me they’ve apparition chapel to pray before a different basilica every day.” been to Lourdes — but on a two- Mary’s statue there. hour visit,” she said. “That is hardly The Signorellis served as one of the “I was praying to Mother Mary time to buy a rosary.” two-person runner teams. about my baby’s health and my “When a person goes on Today, they feel they have an other worries,” Caroline told The pilgrimage,” Kate explained, “the ongoing mission to raise awareness Compass. grace begins from the moment of the National Shrine of Our Lady As Caroline prayed, she thought the decision is made to attend. of Good Help. she saw Mary’s hands move — The entire process of preparing Why? first toward her aunt who was just and traveling is pilgrimage. Then, about to sit in the pew in front of for the days at the shrine, we are “That’s easy,” Kate answered. “If a Caroline, and then beckoning immersed in prayer as members person wants to feel the presence Caroline to approach and kneel in of the pilgrimage. We participate of heaven on earth and ask for the prayer with her aunt, who was now in the sacrament of reconciliation, help of our Blessed Mother, then by the statue. anointing of the sick and the Mass, there is no better place than the as well as , the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help.” “So I thought, I guess it was a rosary and much more.” sign to go up and be with Aunt

2 | National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help Calendar of Events July 2019 Sovereign Military with Eucharistic Healing Malta Pilgrimage Prayer Service Anniversary of the death of Thursday, August 1 – Saturday, August 31, 2019 Sister Adele Brise Sunday, August 4, 2019 Rosary – 10:30 a.m. / Mass – 11 Friday, July 5, 2019 The Knights, Dames and Auxiliary a.m. / Eucharistic Healing Prayer Mass for Sister Adele members of all three United States Service – 12 p.m. Brise followed by gravesite prayer associations (American, Federal service – 11 a.m. and Western) of the Sovereign September 2019 Military Order of Malta hold their Biking for Babies annual pilgrimage at Champion Feast Day Mass for the Nativity Sunday, July 7, 2019 Shrine. of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Northern route missionary kick- Mass with Anointing of the Sick the Blessing of the Grapes off at Champion Shrine. Biking for - Adele Brise Day Sunday, September 8, 2019 Babies is an apostolate dedicated Mass – 11 a.m. / Blessing of the Friday, August 9, 2019 to renewing the culture of life and Grapes – 12 p.m. / Farm to Table for pregnancy resources centers Rosary – 10:30 a.m. / Mass with Harvest Family Feast Day Picnic – through a national bike ride across Anointing of the Sick – 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. America. Holy Family Presentation Mass with Anointing of the Sick Mass with Anointing of the Sick Wednesday, August 14, 2019 - Adele Brise Day - Adele Brise Day “The Holy Family” presentation by Monday, September 9, 2019 Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Scott Hahn – 7 p.m. The St. Paul Rosary – 10:30 a.m. / Mass with Center presentation – 8 p.m. Cost Rosary – 10:30 a.m. / Holy Mass Anointing of the Sick – 11 a.m. with Anointing of the Sick – 11 a.m. is $20. Pre-registration required at https://stpaulcenter.com/ Mass with Eucharistic Healing Mass with Eucharistic Healing champion-2019/. Prayer Service Prayer Service Feast Day Retreat / Solemnity of Saturday, September 28, 2019 Saturday, July 27, 2019 the Assumption of the Blessed Rosary – 10:30 a.m. / Mass – 11 Rosary – 10:30 a.m. / Mass – 11 Virgin Mary a.m. / Eucharistic Healing Prayer a.m. / Eucharistic Healing Prayer Service – 12 p.m. Service – 12 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2019 “Hail, Holy Queen” presentation by Scott Hahn – 9:30 a.m. (Event August 2019 is free, but registration required Knights of Columbus Silver at https://stpaulcenter.com/ champion-2019/.) Rose at Champion Shrine Assumption Day Mass with Thursday, August 1 and Principal Celebrant, the Most Friday, August 2 Reverend David L. Ricken, Bishop The Silver Rose symbolizes the of Green Bay – 11 a.m. commitment of the Knights of Columbus to restoring respect for “Silent Knight, Holy Knight: the sanctity of life from conception Reflections on St. Joseph” until death. Mass – 11 a.m. / presentation by Scott Hahn – 1 p.m. Veneration of the Sliver Rose in the Apparition Chapel – 8 – 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 – 3:30 p.m. each day.

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Spotlight on the Adele’s The Feast of Corpus Christi Wish List Adele Brise was a The feast of Corpus Christi is one time when our Lord in the Blessed visionary who had an Sacrament is exposed not just to faithful Catholics but to all the world. unwavering faith in Jesus It is typically marked by a Eucharistic procession, in which the Blessed to help her carry out the mission Sacrament is brought out to the world. Through an expression of entrusted to her by the Queen of great faith in Our Blessed Lord’s real and abiding presence in the Holy Heaven here at Champion. Eucharist, the faithful witness in a public way to their belief in Jesus Nowhere is this more evident as the bread of Life. According to Canon Law (Can. 944) “Wherever than in the countless stories of in the judgment of the diocesan Bishop it can be done, a procession miraculous last-minute wishes for through the streets is to be held, especially on the solemnity of the help and assistance granted to Body and , as a public witness of veneration of the Adele. Be it food for the orphaned Blessed Eucharist.” This feast often marks a very special act of faith children, money to keep the school on the part of believers as a powerful expression of what is held as open for classes or to ensure the most assuredly to be true. Chapel could be kept open and running, Adele would express her The Feast of Corpus Christi originated in 1246 when Robert de Torote, wish in the form of a prayer and put bishop of Liège, ordered the festival celebrated in his diocese. It did her faith in Jesus and his Mother not spread, however, until 1261, when Jacques Pantaléon, formerly to enlist their foot soldiers in faith archdeacon of Liège, became pope as Urban IV. In 1264 he ordered here on earth to provide. the whole church to observe the feast. From this point the Church has In the spirit of that faith and trust, always held this celebration in the highest dignity as an expression of we humbly put forward “Adeles’s core and fundamental Catholic beliefs. Wish List” for those items most needed by the Shrine at this time. This feast is traditionally celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity To sponsor an item through a Sunday, however, in the modern liturgical calendar this celebration donation, simply send your check has typically been moved to the following Sunday. May we all come to our mailing address or go to to know the loving Mercy of Christ our God through His presence in our website and click “Make a the Most Holy Eucharist. Gift”. If you would like to donate anonymously, please call 920-866- 2571 ext. 114. Thank you and may God bless you! For our new Mother of Mercy Hall: • Set of bells ($100) • and ($320) • 6 ($500 each) • Deep stainless kitchen sink ($500) • Outdoor Glass Display Case ($900) • and ($3,000) • Grab-n-go cooler for the Café ($6,800) • Landscaping (grass, shrubs, pavers & retaining wall) ($18,000) All donations made to the non-profit National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help are tax deductible, as permitted by law.

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Devotional Prayer Rosary...... Daily...... 10:30 a.m. Rosary for Vocations...... Second Friday at 3:30 p.m. Chaplet of ...... Daily...... 3:00 p.m. Apparition Chapel, Exposition of the . .Wednesday...... 4:30 p.m. Apparition Oratory, St. Joseph Devotions and Vespers. . .Wednesday...... 5:15 p.m. and the Shrine Grounds Fatima Devotions ...... First Saturday after 8:30 a.m. Mass Daily . . . . 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Healing Service with Anointing of the Sick. .Last Saturday after 11:00 a.m. Mass Mass Fatima Holy Hour ...... Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday & Saturday . . . 8:30 a.m. Adele Brise Day - Ninth of Each Month Sunday (May-October). . .8:30 a.m. Daily ...... 11:00 a.m. Anointing of the Sick...... Immediately after 11:00 a.m. Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation Gift Shop and Schoolhouse Café Saturday...... 9:10 a.m. Monday – Saturday ...... 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Daily . . .10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Sunday...... 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Welcome and Education Center May – October ...... 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. *Check our website for Holiday Schedules September – April...... 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.