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Blue Mass Steak Dinner Fundraiser to Take Place September 6

Posted on August 26, 2019 in: Events

A steak dinner fundraiser for the Diocese of Norwich’s annual Blue Mass will be held on Friday, September 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the East Great Plain Fire Department, 488 New London Turnpike in Norwich.

The fundraiser helps to defray expenses associated with the annual Blue Mass honoring law enforcement personnel.

The menu will consist of steak, baked potato, salad, bread and butter, soda and water.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under.

The Blue Mass is celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Patrick on September 22, at 10:15 a.m., for all law enforcement personnel and their families.

For more information or tickets, please call Becky Cady at 860-887-9294, ext. 235.

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