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CANCELED: Lenten Bible Study - The Eucharist in Scripture

Posted on March 16, 2020 in: Lent, Canceled Events

CANCELED: Lenten Bible Study - The Eucharist in Scripture

This series is canceled as a precaution to halt the spread of the Coronavirus.

The Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich invites you to participate in this six-week program and discover God’s plan of salvation as it is expressed through the Bible and the Mass. Built around three of Dr. Scott Hahn’s foundational talks: “The Lamb’s Supper,” “The Fourth Cup,” and “Consuming the Word,”

The Eucharist in Scripture examines the biblical foundations of the Eucharist and explores the Church’s liturgy as the original context for the books of the Bible. The program includes prayerful Scripture reading and interpretation, Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at each session. This free program is facilitated by one of our parish catechists, Mona Anne Niedbala. Materials will be provided, including access to online videos for each session.

Where: St. Patrick Cathedral Hall, Norwich

When: Wednesday February 26; March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1

Time:7-8:30pm..

To register please call the Cathedral Rectory at 860-889-8441.

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