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WHAT: |
Diocese of Rockville Centre’s YouthFest 2004 - Nearly
1,000 young people celebrating their Catholic faith with
a day of prayer, worship, music, learning and fun. |
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Held on the beautiful grounds of the Seminary of the
Immaculate Conception, YouthFest participants will discuss
their faith in various workshops, listen to inspirational
music, and have an opportunity to learn about various
ministries and good works of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
The faith-filled day will close with a Mass celebrated by
Bishop William Murphy and concelebrated by approximately 30
priests. |
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WHEN: |
Saturday. August 21, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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Highlights: |
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· 10:30 a.m - singer/songwriter/storyteller Jesse
Manibusan
· 1:30 p.m. - modern-day troubadour Sarah Hart
· 4:30 p.m. - Bishop William Murphy presides at
Mass
· Breakout Sessions –
· 10:30 a.m. - “We are One Body” - Multicultural
experiences of Long Island Youth
· 2:30 p.m. – “Prayer, Power, and Politics: How
Young Christians Heal a Broken
World”
· 3:30 p.m. – “Sharing the Gifts” - Vocations |
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WHERE: |
Seminary of the Immaculate Conception |
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440 West Neck Road, Huntington, New York 11743 |
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Long Island Expressway (Route 495) – To Exit 44N:
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway (Route 135). Follow 135
north approximately 1 mile to Exit 14 E: Jericho
Turnpike (Route 25 East). At exit you will be on Jericho
Turnpike. At the 5th traffic light turn left on Woodbury
Road. Follow Woodbury Road north approximately 5 miles
to Huntington Village. Be prepared to turn left after
Cold Spring Harbor train station (on your right) to stay
on Woodbury Road. At Main Street (Route 25A in
Huntington), Woodbury Road becomes West Neck Road. St.
Patrick's School will be on the left and Chase Bank will
be on the right. Continue north on West Neck Road
approximately 3.3 miles to the Seminary, which will be
on your right; #440.
Southern State Parkway - East to Exit 28A:
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway (Route 135 North).
Continue as above. |
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CONTACT: |
Sean P. Dolan |
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Tel: 516-678-5800, ext. 625 |
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Cell: 516-313-8215 |
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