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Gratitude

I am writing this during a very hectic week as we prepare for the Connecticut Catholic Men’s conference on Saturday, October 19, 2019.  It’s not too late to buy your ticket (click here).  And if it is necessary you can purchase one at the door.  Please be sure to invite a friend.

Many homilies about gratitude were given recently because of the Gospel reading.  It had me thinking that so many good things happen after we act with gratitude.  Personally, I am grateful that our small committee becomes an integral part of this conference.  I am grateful for the persistent and consistent efforts put forward by these men - for the same reason that you and I volunteer at our parish—we wish others to be driven by the spiritual uplift that we receive by our efforts to bring the Men’s program to you. 

Lastly, we are grateful that you have recognized our efforts and want to join us and make this Event exciting, fulfilling, spiritual, and joyful.  Come and see.  Forge your path to holiness this Saturday.
God bless,

Ken Santopietro and the Men’s Conference committee

HIGHLIGHTS

When: Saturday, October 19, 2019
Where: St Paul Catholic High School, 1001 Stafford Ave, Bristol
Time: 8:30 a.m.  -  4 p.m. Vigil Mass  (includes lunch)

Get ready for a relaxed day with extra time to experience the camaraderie of your fellow Catholic men.

 OCTOBER 19, 2019 SCHEDULE

Subject to adjustment

7:30 am        Doors Open – Welcome In Music

8:30 am        CCMC Chaplain FATHER Sullivan
                     Starts the conference with a prayer.

8:40 am        BISHOP Betancourt / FATHER Bartunek

10:25 am      FATHER Skip / DEACON Harold

12:00         
   Fellowship / Exhibitors/ Confession & Box Lunch 
                          

1:00 pm        Welcome Back Music

1:15 pm        Dan Burke / DEACON Harold

3:15 pm        Golden Hammer Contest / Thanks

3:30 pm        Procession of the Eucharist

4:00 pm        Vigil Mass with ARCHBISHOP Blair

 

 

 

 


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