Lake of the Ozarks 2009 Vacation & Service Guide - (Page 39) The Mothers‘ Shrine National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church Your family will love you for putting their mother’s name on the Mothers’ Wall of Life, at the Mothers’ Shrine. What is the Mothers’ Shrine? It is a place devoted to Mary, the Mother of Jesus and to mothers around the world. You are welcome to bring flowers or tributes and place them at the base of the Wall and do rubbings of the names. Old St. Patrick Church, Cemetery & Museum What do the Osage Indians have to do with Historic St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on “O” Road? In 1822, seven Osage Indian Chieftains rode into St. Charles, Missouri, to the home of the bishop. A Belgium Jesuit missionary was the first priest sent to the Osage. Missionaries came up river after the spring rains baptizing the Osage and performing marriages. The Shrine is a place of beauty, serenity and peace. It is a place to stroll among the thousands of flowers, dip your fingers into the fountains, enjoy the sound of the music of the carillon bells as the 14 foot stainless steel sculpture of Mary slowly revolves. Evening strolls are perfect in the soft lighting of dusk while enjoying the avenue of flags. Outdoor services are 8:00 pm Saturday evening and 8:00 am Sunday morning. The gift shop is open after weekend services or at your request during the week, office open from 8 to 4. hwy 5, Laurie (between Versailles and Camdenton) for more information: Contact Rose at (573) 374-MARY • (573) 374-6279 Email: mothersshrine@charterinternet.com or visit our website at: mothersshrine.org When Thomas Fitzpatrick came in 1850, the cool green stillness of the Ozarks reminded him of Ireland, and Catholicism was already established. The first St. Patrick’s Church was built by Irish Catholics and is now celebrating the 140th anniversary of its founding. Small living quarters were added to the church in 1936 to serve the circuit riding priest. These quarters are now a museum containing vestments, photos and artifacts of the early church. It is the oldest stone church in the three county area that is still in use today. O Road, Laurie 39 http://www.mothersshrine.org
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