BARABOO — Durward’s Glen, W11876 McLeish Rd., is hosting Holy Mass every first Saturday of the month throughout 2014. The First Saturdays Devotion is a Catholic practice that has been requested by the Virgin Mary in several apparitions, notably Our Lady of Fátima and the subsequent Pontevedra apparitions.
This devotion and the Marian apparitions have been officially embraced by the Roman Catholic Church as worthy private devotions but are not obligatory.
The initial First Saturday at Durward’s Glen will be held on Saturday, April 5. The devotion will involve praying the Holy Rosary at 7:35 a.m. followed by Holy Mass at 8 a.m.
After the Mass, attendees will spend three hours with Fr. Pedro Escribano from the Society of Jesus Christ the Priest. His insightful look at the true meaning of Lent is sure to renew your faith, deepen your devotion, and help you get the most out of this special time of preparation.
Light soup lunch and fellowship will follow and reservations for each First Saturday Devotion are recommended. For more information or to make a reservation call 608-298-3216 or email MarysSpecialHelpers@gmail.com
Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share or make a donation to help offset expenses.