You're invited!
To create and donate a wreath to our Wreath Display and Silent Auction at the Shrine's 41st annual Way of Lights!

Who can participate?
Submit a wreath from one of your ministry groups (women's guilds, Knights of Columbus, retreat groups, school PTA, scouting groups, etc) or from your entire parish.

When is the display?
The wreath display and auction takes place from November 19, 2010 through January 2, 2011. We'll deck the halls with wreaths on November 6th.

Where?
The Shrine is located in Belleville, Illinois, 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Its Visitors Center boasts a restaurant, gift shop and banquet and conference rooms. During the Way of Lights, the Shrine grounds transform into a Christmas wonderland with over 1 million white lights and breath-taking scenes of the Nativity to welcome more than 300,000 guests. The Visitors Center offers a holiday buffet, children's activities, Christmas Tree display and nightly choirs, and of course your wreath!

How can you participate?
Submit a wreath to our display and silent auction! All you have to do is provide a wreath - decorated to reflect the Christmas season and your talent and imagination. Proceeds from the auction will help support the ministries of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, which includes keeping the Way of Lights free to our community. Plus, a wreath donation to the Shrine means you can deduct the wreath's value from your taxes.

If you would like to participate, please use the contact information below to arrange for a drop-off time (or pick-up if necessary) We look forward to seeing your creativity!