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TV PICKS
May 17-30
SUNDAY, May 17, noon, live
Solemn Mass of the Ascencion
EWTN “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses,” said Jesus at his ascencion (Acts 1:8). The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will celebrate this Mass.
SUNDAY, May 17, 10:03 p.m., 1:05 a.m.
The Food That Built America
HISTORY In this premiere episode, “Chocolate in a Glass,” a chemist, a soda shoppe owner and a dairyman create their own innovative chocolate beverages.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, May 23-24
66th International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes
EWTN With the theme “Sentinels of Peace,” military personnel and veterans from more than 40 nations gather for prayer, healing and camaraderie. At 3pm Saturday is the Candlelight Procession. At 4 a.m. Sunday is the Mass for the Pilgrimage. (Re-airs 7 p.m.)
SUNDAY, May 24, 2:30 p.m.
Pentecost Sunday
EWTN Mass will be at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
SUNDAY, May 24, 8pm, 9:30 p.m.
National Memorial Day Concert
PBS This 37th annual concert by the National Symphony
