Advent Quiet Day December 5th

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Cestello Annunciation by Botticelli
Cestello Annunciation by Botticelli
Mary’s Yes and Ours, Saturday December 5, 2015; 10 am to 3 pm presented by Sr. Elizabeth Broyles CMA and Sr. Shane Phelan CMA. What can Mary teach us about claiming our lives and saying Yes! to God? Join us for reflection, conversation and praise. Enter into the story to prepare for a fresh, full welcome of Jesus our Savior and our God. Give yourself an early Christmas gift! Suggested Donation: $20; breakfast refreshments are provided and the church will provide a simple soup for lunch and participants are welcome to bring additional items to share. To register, please email apjones@ascensionnyc.org or call (212) 254-8620 by noon on Friday, December 4th. View the flyer here.

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