The Immaculate Conception Parish of Cherokee has the privilege of hosting and displaying the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe during the whole month of May.  This Missionary Image is a 4’ by 6’ actual replica of the original, miraculous Tilma (cloak) of Blessed Juan Diego.  There are only four such images in the world and Pope Saint John Paul II stated in one of his homilies, “Now Our Lady accompanies each one of her daughters and sons with her motherly presence.  I ask her to ‘visit’ as a ‘pilgrim of faith’ - each and every diocese, parish and family  in America.”

Pope Saint John Paul II prayed for conversions and a Culture of Life and Civilization of Love.  He wants us to pray for an end to abortions and for the conversion of millions of hearts to Jesus.  It is known that those who venerate this image are charged with the energy of faith.  Dan Lynch’s website tells us, “There have been thousands of Masses, Confessions, hours of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosaries in the present of the Images.  Many conversions, healings, reconciliations, and graces are reported.  Many abortions have been prevented and over twenty abortion centers have been closed through Our Lady’s  intercession by her Missionary Images after Visitations to them.”

Immaculate Conception Parish wants to fulfill the stated purpose of bringing individuals closer to Christ and ending abortions.  We are making plans for as many people as possible to venerate the Image and pray for their needs and for conversions and for the end of abortions.  Some events include: daily Rosaries at noon; adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; prayers at Mary’s Choice; various meetings, such as CD of A, K of C, Ladies Guild; and Religious Education classes. Veneration will be available for visitors daily, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to noon; except when the Image is being shared. Come and join us and pray for bringing individuals closer to Christ, conversions, and an end to abortions.

The schedule of events is subject to change. To find a schedule events, please visit www.cherokeecountycatholics.org/guadalupe