The program in the sanctuary of Padre Pio
Novena in preparation for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
From Friday, November 29th to Saturday, December 7
17.30 Church ” Santa Maria delle Grazie “
celebration of the Eucharist
Chaired by Fr Mariano Di Vito OFM Cap
Saturday, December 7
18.45 Churchyard ” Santa Maria delle Grazie “
Blessing Ceremony of the crib
Chaired by Fr. Francis Langi OFM Cap
Guardian of the convent of St. Pio of PietrelcinaDomenica December 8
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Second Sunday of Advent
11.30 Church ” Santa Maria delle Grazie “
celebration of the Eucharist
Chaired by Fr. Francesco Dileo OFM Cap
Rector of the Shrine of St. Pio of Pietrelcina
Followed by:
Floral tribute to the Virgin Mary on the inside
Stations of the Cross on Mount Castellano
17.30 Church ” Santa Maria delle Grazie “
celebration of the Eucharist
Chaired by Fr. Francis Langi OFM Cap.Novena in preparation
for Christmas
From Sunday, December 15th to Monday, December 23
17.30 Church ” Santa Maria delle Grazie “
celebration of the Eucharist
Chaired by P. John Matera OP
From Monday, December 16 to Tuesday, December 24
06.15 hours the Church ” Santa Maria delle Grazie “
Traditional Novena and Mass
Chaired by Fr. Francesco Dileo OFM Cap.Catechesi to the People
Saturday, November 30th ’13
20.45 church ” Santa Maria delle Grazie “
Catechesis of Don Francesco Armenti
Diocese of San Severo
“Our salvation is nearer than when
we first believed “(Romans 13:11) .
Watch to be ready for his arrival .
Saturday, December 7th ’13
20.45 church ” Santa Maria delle Grazie “
Catechesis of prof. John Chifari , theologian
” One to be born will be holy
and will be called Son of God “( Lk 1:35).
Keep hope alive until he comes .
Saturday, December 14th ’13
20.45 ancient church ” Santa Maria delle Grazie “
Catechesis of Don Biagio Grilli
Diocese of Manfredonia – Vieste- San Giovanni Rotondo
” Make your hearts firm , because the Lord’s coming is near ” (James 5:8).
Prepare the way of the Lord who comes.
Saturday, December 21 ’13
20.45 ancient church ” Santa Maria delle Grazie “
Catechesis of Br. Paolo Maria Cuvino OFM Cap
” He will be given the name Immanuel ,” God with us ‘ “
(Mt 1:23).
Welcoming the Word made flesh .
The celebrations will be disseminated by Padre Pio TV ( 145 channels of digital terrestrial and satellite platform Tivùsat ; Satellite Sky platform channel 852 ) and Radio Padre Pio (frequencies to San Giovanni Rotondo and surroundings: 99.700 MHz and 90.200 MHz FM), internet : www.teleradiopadrepio.it
For info: PILGRIMAGE OFFICE tel . +39 0882.417500
www.conventosantuariopadrepio.it e- mail: info@santuariopadrepio.it
