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Join us for our Annual Jazz Mass and Pennies to Heaven Celebrations on July 27-28, at OLV National Shrine & Basilica!
Jazz Mass - Saturday, July 27
Experience for yourself the breathtaking sights and sounds of a joyous vigil Mass within OLV National Shrine & Basilica on Saturday, July, at 4:30 p.m. And, if you're an "early bird," arrive at Mass a little early (4 p.m.) for a special jazz concert prior to Mass.
The "Penny Drop" - Sunday, July 28
The beloved "Penny Drop" begins prior to 8 a.m. Mass at the Basilica on Sunday, July 28. Families and friends are encouraged to drop off their pennies and loose change on the sidewalk in front of the Shrine's main entrance.
Father Baker Day Mass - Sunday, July 28
The 88th Annual Father Baker Day Mass begins at Noon. Each year, the special occasion marks the passing of Venerable Nelson Baker and pay tribute to his life and legacy.
* Back in 2024 ... Family Carnival & Chicken BBQ - Sunday, July 28
It's BACK! Bring the whole crew to our family-friendly carnival and chicken BBQ between 1 and 5 p.m. and celebrate with us. Among the fun:
- Live music ...featuring Cami Clune of The Voice and John Reisen from America's Got Talent!
- Basket raffle & split drawings
- Activities and games for the kids including a bounce house, dunk tank, scavenger hunt, hair braiding by the Braid Babes, balloons and more!
- Beer tent
- And delicious chicken BBQ courtesy of our friends at TSG BBQ
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PENNIES SPONSORS!
- M.E Burgess & Company
- Michalek & Harrington
- Crystal Printing Co.
- Michael Sanders
- Trautmann Associates Architects & Engineers
- Wegmans
Be a Pennies Volunteer or Donate a Basket