First Saturday Mass and Presentation
The day will begin with a Patriotic Rosary led by pilgrims at 10:25 am in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady of America. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11:00 am in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The celebrant for the Mass will be Father Ryan Timossi. Following Mass, a light meal will be served. After the meal, Aaron Richards from Damascus Mission Campus will be giving a presentation in the Oratory on being leaders of renewal.
About Aaron: Through his work as Executive Director with Damascus and Catholic Youth Summer Camp, Aaron Richards has developed a love for presenting the Gospel message of freedom, dignity, power and identity in a way that is engaging, entertaining, and direct. Aaron is a gifted and personally invested worship leader, musician, teacher, and evangelist, a native of Columbus OH, holds a BS in Theology and Chemistry from Ohio Dominican University, and has 20+ years of experience in professional ministry. He and his wife Monica have worked in leadership with CYSC since 2001 and are raising a mission family with their five beautiful children.
Details on the Five First Saturday Devotion