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Watermelon, Wisdom and Why Family Night:  The ADVENT Edition!

Posted on November 19, 2019 in: Events

Watermelon, Wisdom and Why Family Night:  The ADVENT Edition!

A Great Way to Kick Off the Advent Season

Come join us, Thursday, December 5th- 6:30-8:00 pm- St Pius X Church Hall, Middletown!  Families, children, parishioners and priests are all invited to come and ask Bishop Cote, and a panel of knowledgeable guests, questions about our Catholic faith traditions.  The evening will highlight the season of Advent.

Questions can be submitted through your local parish Faith Formation program or to the Office of Faith Events when you RSVP.  All questions need to be submitted in advance.

Come for a night of fun, fellowship and faith!  With lots of faith activities for our young people. 

RSVP to your parish office or to the OFE 860-848-2237, ext.304 or manicholas@norwichdiocese.net.  
You don’t want to miss the watermelon treats!

December 5, 2019, 6:30-8:30pm

St Pius X Church, Middletown, CT {Bill Fortin Hall- lower parking lot} 

An Evening for Adults and Young people to learn more about their faith!

Ask questions about Advent Traditions as well as any other
Faith Traditions you have always wondered about!

A panel of experts ready to answer any questions include:

Bishop Michael Cote, Bishop of the Norwich Diocese
Sr. Elissa Rinere C.P., J.C.D., Canon Lawyer
Deacon Chris Deskus, Director of Prison Ministry Office, Norwich Diocese
Mr. Paul Kieda, Morality/Apologetics Xavier High School, Middletown

Questions can be submitted through your local parish Faith Formation program or to the Office of Faith Events when you RSVP. 
All questions need to be submitted in advance.

RSVP by Monday November 25th

In addition anyone who would like to ask their question in person will be invited up to do so.  

*****All Are WELCOME!!!*****

 


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