Treasures of the Church

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Greenville, SC, invites you to
a presentation about the role of Sacred Relics in the Catholic Church. This
presentation, along with an Exposition of over 150 Sacred Relics of the Saints,
will take place on Wednesday, July 13, at 7:00 p.m., at the church located at
3710 Augusta Road. The presentation will be given by Fr. Carlos Martins, a
priest of the religious order Companions of the Cross.

Among the 150 treasures to be shown will be relics of St. Maria Goretti, St.
Therese of Lisieux, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas
Aquinas, St. Faustina Kowalska and more.  In addition, there will also be
present a piece of a veil which is believed to have belonged to Our Lady and one

of the largest remaining pieces of the True Cross in the world.

There will be an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 5:15
p.m., concurrent with a period of Eucharistic Adoration concluding with
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.  Holy Mass will be celebrated at 6:30
p.m.  Fr. Carlos will give his teaching presentation at 7:00 p.m., immediately
followed by an opportunity to venerate the Sacred Relics during a devotional
period called “Walk With the Saints.”

There is no charge for this event, but a free-will basket will be available for
those who might wish to make a donation to help defray expenses.
For more information contact the church by telephone at: 864-422-1648