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Madonna Festival
May 23-24, 2026 -
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We are delighted to invite our parish family to take part in a truly beautiful and prayerful event - our upcoming Madonna Festival!
Exhibition Hours:
Saturday, May 23, 2026 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sunday, May 24, 2026 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
A Joyful Celebration of Our Blessed Mother
For one special weekend, our Parish Hall will be transformed into a sacred gallery of Marian devotion, showcasing statues and icons of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the homes and hearts of our parishioners.
This unique display will reflect the many ways Our Lady is honored across cultures, traditions, and generations. From beloved family heirlooms to cherished devotional images, each statue tells a story of faith.
Though there is one Blessed Virgin Mary, she is known and loved under many titles.
Our festival will feature five devotional themes:
- Marian Apparitions
- Mother and Child
- Mary as Queen and Heavenly Mother
- Sorrowful Mary
- Cultural Madonnas of the World
This will be a powerful visual reminder that Mary accompanies the Church everywhere - across continents, languages, and centuries.
If you have a Marion statue or icon that you would like displayed, please visit the How to Participate tab to learn more.
We hope you will make time to visit this unique exhibition.
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How to Participate
We warmly invite parishioners to share a statue or icon for this special display!Step 1: Submit an Initial Interest Form
To participate, please complete this Initial Interest Form. This helps us:- Gather contact information
- Learn about your sacred item
- Place it in the appropriate devotional category
- Plan display space
- Receive a required photo for identification and layout planning
Because display space is limited, participation will be confirmed in the order completed submissions are received. To allow for a rich variety of representations, duplicate sacred items of the same title may not be accepted - so early submission is encouraged!Submission Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026
Step 2: Complete the Loan Agreement
Once your participation is confirmed, you will be asked to complete a Loan Agreement and Release of Liability prior to the festival. This agreement:- Documents the condition of your sacred item
- Outlines the loan period
- Clarifies care and insurance responsibilities
We recognize that these sacred items are often deeply personal and spiritually meaningful. This process helps ensure reverent stewardship and a smooth return following the event.
Step 3: Drop off your Sacred Item
Approved participants will bring their sacred item to the Parish Office during the designated drop-off window listed below.
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pmPlace: Parish Office
During drop-off, St. Lawrence Martyr will:- Complete the Loan Agreement
- Document the condition of the sacred item
- Assign an identification number
- Provide you with a matching claim receipt
For the safety, security, and proper coordination of all sacred items, drop-off must take place only during the scheduled time. We are unable to accommodate alternative arrangements.Step 4: Pick up your Sacred Item
All sacred items must be retrieved during the designated pick-up window immediately following the festival. Please bring your matching claim receipt for verification.
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pmPlace: Parish Hall
For security and inventory accuracy, pick-up is limited to the scheduled time listed above. No exceptions can be made.A Celebration of Faith, Culture, and Love
for Our Mother
The Madonna Festival is more than a display - it is a shared act of devotion. By participating, you help create a visible expression of Mary’s maternal presence in our parish community. Imagine walking into the Parish Hall and seeing Our Lady honored in so many beautiful forms - a testimony to the faith of generations. We look forward to celebrating with you and are deeply grateful for your generosity in sharing your devotion.
Come be part of something beautiful.
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