The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, located at 947 Park St.,on Route 118 in Attleboro, MA, announces the 2011 Christmas Festival of Lights beginning Thanksgiving evening November 24, 2011 to January 1, 2012 with daily Illuminations from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. depicting the new theme, “Light of Life.” Admission and parking are free to the public! But donations are always welcome! Father Pat’s concerts are held Tuesdays thru Sundays, in the Shrine Church. Other visiting guest artist’s concerts are held in the Welcome Center Concert Hall. For more information go to www.lasaletteshrine.org/services/Christmas_schedule.html or call (508) 222-5410. A new feature this year is a special international mailart exhibit, “The Faces of Jesus”, which combines the talents of contemporary artists from 42 countries and 41 of the United States in depicting the face and life of Jesus . Other highlights include: the traditional and popular International Display of Nativity Sets Museum; the Annual Christmas Bazaar with new vendor’s room in the Welcome Center (Fri. – Sun., Nov. 25, 26, 27); daily masses, confessions; lights blessing ceremonies; Bookstore/Giftshop; Bistro/Cafeteria; Trolley & New Hayride Tractor-Pull Tours; Children’s’ Carousel; and the Family/Children’s’ Room featuring Birthday Cards for Jesus and other activities.

On Saturday, December 3rd from 10am-2pm, Santa will be available for holiday photos at Central Congregational Church, 115 Commonwealth Avenue in Attleboro Falls, inside Margaret Kay Fellowship Hall. Bring your own camera or cell phone to take the pictures then off to your favorite store to make holiday cards, sweatshirts, photo mugs and more Christmas gifts for friends and relatives. $5 donation per sitting. All donations will be given to The Trevor Project, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. They are a non-profit organization determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone. You can help - Don't let bullying take another life.