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The Advent Season is a Time of Expectation!

It is a time of hope!

Come and join us at St. Joseph Church on Montauk Avenue in New London, CT
on Monday, December 16 from 6-8 P.M.  
We are honored to welcome Father John Gordon, Director of Evangelization and
Vicar for Pastoral Life for the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ.

Fr. Gordon will bring us an exciting and interactive Advent experience. 
He will take us on a journey of the heart in preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas and for His second coming which we await.  

There will be music, an opportunity for a faith response, and an Advent book as a gift. 

There is no admission fee, but a donation would be appreciated.

Come with anticipation and encounter Jesus this Advent season!  All are welcome, so bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you there!


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