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Click Here to Register: Youth Explosion & Family Eucharistic Celebration

Posted on November 01, 2022 in: Events, FaithSparks, Eucharistic Revival

Click Here to Register: Youth Explosion & Family Eucharistic Celebration

Click here to register for 'Mass Confusion,' Intergenerational Eucharistic Revival Event

On Sunday, November 6th at St Bernard School in Uncasville from 1-4pm the Office of Faith Events invites ALL- Children, Youth, Families, and Seniors to an Intergenerational Eucharistic Revival Event- “Mass Confusion.”

This presentation will teach all about the significance of the Mass and its parts in new and different ways. It’s designed to be fun and enjoyable and while at the same time deepening our understanding of the gift of the Eucharist. The presentation will be followed by Mass. Mass will be offered by Youth Ministry Pastor Fr. Mark Sauriol of the Diocese of Providence. The cost is $5 per person, $25 per family, or $4 per youth attending with their youth group. To register, please contact office of Faith Events-860-848-2237, ext. 305. or click the link above.

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