Marian Helper • Winter 2022-23 • Marian.org 9 EDEN HILL — Pilgrims came from far and wide to the Polish Day festivities on Sept. 17 at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy. The Rev. Piotr Calik, vicar general for the Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts, celebrated Mass and helped lead the traditional 3 p.m. Hour of Great Mercy devotions. In his homily, Fr. Piotr said, “Please use today and this experience as something that is changing your life. It’s not just a promise, but when you leave today, you’re going to be a better person.” Afterwards, Fr. Piotr accompanied Fr. Mariusz Jarzabek, MIC, in guiding pilgrims through the life-size Stations of the Cross. Polish Day took place on the anniversary of the death of St. Stanislaus Papczynski (1631-1701), Founder of the Marians. Polish Day festivities took place on Sept. 17 at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy. EDEN HILL — From Oct. 1, the Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, through Oct. 7, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy hosted a Rosary Congress for our home diocese of Springfield, part of the “Year of the Eucharist” observance. For one entire week, volunteers, staff, and the Marian Fathers adored the Eucharistic Lord and prayed the Rosary 24/7 in Our Lady of Mercy Oratory (below) at the Marian Helpers Center. The Rosary Congress concluded with a Eucharistic procession (above), and Mass with Bishop William Byrne of Springfield. Speaking of a long ago Eucharistic Adoration that confirmed his own vocation to the priesthood, Bishop Byrne said, “The answer to the question of every human heart was on the altar waiting. He was coming at every single Mass, as He continues to do today.” Bishop William Byrne of Springfield celebrated the closing Mass on Oct. 7.
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