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| Our Lady of Siluva Fund, Inc. Rev. Anthony Markus - President 6812 South Washtenaw Avenue Chicago, IL 60629 |
| The Knights of Lithuania sponsored the establishment of the Our Lady of Siluva Fund, Inc. during its 2003 National Convention in Brockton, MA, as it celebrated its 90th anniversary. The purpose of the fund is to help promugate knowledge of and devotion to Our Lady through her appearance at Siluva, Lithuania, in 1608. Our Lady of Siluva is the patroness of fallen away Catholics. Though not as well know as Our Lady's appearance at Lourdes or Fatima, her appearance in Siluva is the first church recognized appearance of Our Lady in all of Europe and second in the world to her appearance in Guadalupe, Mexico. Through the Our Lady of Siluva Fund, Inc. the Knights of Lithuania is pleased to sponsor an independent website containing the complete history of Our Lady of Siluva as well as other important information. If you would like to learn more about Our Lady of Siluva please click on the link below and you will be redirected to the site. If you would like to make a tax deductable donation to further the work of the fund please send it to the address printed above. Checks should be made payable to Our Lady of Siluva Fund, Inc. Thank you for visiting this page and for your interest in Our Lady of Siluva. Return to: Knights of Lithuania Homepage Visit www.ourladyofsiluva.com |
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| The national membership of the Knights of Lithuania and all friends of Our Lady are cordially invited and encouraged to attend the 400th Anniversary Celebration of Our Lady's appearance in Siluva on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Nativity B.V.M. Parish 6812 South Washtenaw Avenue Chicago, IL, 60629 The celebration will begin with Holy Mass offered by His Eminence Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago, at 10:30a.m. followed by a procession through the Marquette Park area of Chicago. That afternoon a banquet will be held at the Oak Lawn Hilton. 9333 South Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL at 3:00p.m. Tickets are $45.00 per person and are available by contacting Ticket Chair, Mary Beth Slakis by clicking here. Tentative plans are underway for a full weekend of activities for K of Lers who travel to Chicago for the ceremony including attendance at the Siluva Novena Mass on Friday, September 12, 2008, A city tour on Saturday, September 13, 2008 as well as attenance at the celebration on Sunday, September 14, 2008. Members are asked to watch Vytis-The Knight for additional information on lodging selections and finalized plans. Hoping to see everyone in Chicago to honor Our Lady of Siluva! |