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Our Lady of Lourdes has Chartered a Bus for the CT March for Life - Sign-up Details Here

Posted on February 18, 2024 in: Events, ProLife

Our Lady of Lourdes has Chartered a Bus for the CT March for Life - Sign-up Details Here

For More Information Go To

CTMarchforLife.org

MARCH 20, 2024 – BUS TRIP TO STATE CAPITOL

This year’s Connecticut March for Life will be the biggest pro-life advocacy event in our state’s history. Join us in the support of life from conception to natural death. Our message of love for unborn children and their mothers will be seen and heard by every member of the legislature.

Cost for the trip is $10 per person. Please make checks payable to Our Lady of Lourdes.

CLICK HERE FOR PDF of the APPLICATION

PLEASE DROP OFF APPLICATION / PAYMENT TO EITHER PARISH OFFICE or mail to: Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1650 Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT 06335

9:30 AM – Depart - ST. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, 69 Groton Long Point Rd., Groton
10:00 AM - Depart - Our Lady of Lourdes, 1650 Route 12, Gales Ferry

11:00 AM – Arrive – State Capitol - 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
12:00 PM – Rally at the State Capitol
1:00 PM – March For Life around Bushnell Park
2:00 PM – Depart Hartford
3:00 PM – Arrive back at Our Lady of Lourdes
3:30 PM – Arrive back at St. Mary’s

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