Advent Parish Mission
Dec
12
to Dec 15

Advent Parish Mission

Advent 2026 · Parish Mission

Advent Parish Mission

with Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap.

December 12–15, 2026

Advent is a season of watching and waiting — and this year, St. Ann’s is blessed to prepare for Christmas with a parish mission preached by Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap., a Capuchin Franciscan friar with over twenty-five years in priestly ministry.

Over four days, Fr. Joseph will offer conferences on the spiritual life, celebrate Mass, and be available for confession and spiritual direction. All parishioners — and anyone seeking a deeper conversion of heart this Advent — are warmly invited.

Our preacher

Meet Fr. Joseph

Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap.

Fr. Joseph was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1967 and raised in Canton, Ohio. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Borromeo College Seminary in 1989, professed first vows as a Capuchin Franciscan friar in 1990, and made perpetual vows in 1993. He completed a master’s degree in theology in 1995 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1997.

Fr. Joseph now serves as Director General of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers and works in full-time preaching ministry for the Capuchin Province of St. Augustine, leading retreats and missions for parishes, religious, and priests across the country.

Read more about Fr. Joseph
Four days

Mission schedule

SaturdayDecember 12

Open to all Catholic women 18 and over, whether or not they are married or have children.

  • 9:00 AM
    Saturday Morning Mass
  • 10:30 AM
    Presentation and Q&AOn the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers
SundayDecember 13
  • All Masses
    Regular Sunday MassesFr. Joseph will preach at all the weekend Masses. He will also be available for the Sacrament of Confession.
  • 6:00 PM
    RosaryConfessions begin while the Rosary is prayed by the parish; relics of St. Padre Pio and Blessed Solanus Casey will be available for veneration.
  • 6:30 PM
    First Mission ConferenceThe Greatest Threat to Holiness Today
MondayDecember 14
  • 6:00 PM
    RosaryConfessions begin while the Rosary is prayed by the parish; relics of St. Padre Pio and Blessed Solanus Casey will be available for veneration.
  • 6:30 PM
    Second Mission ConferencePray, Hope and Don’t Worry: How to raise faithful Catholics and encourage the return of those who have left their Catholic faith
TuesdayDecember 15
  • 6:00 PM
    RosaryConfessions begin while the Rosary is prayed by the parish; relics of St. Padre Pio and Blessed Solanus Casey available for veneration.
  • 6:30 PM
    MassConcluding with the Apostolic Blessing
  • 7:00 PM
    Final Mission ConferenceThe SolutionA reception with refreshments follows.
Saturday, December 12

The Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers

Open to all Catholic women 18 and older, regardless of marital or family status, the Saturday gathering introduces the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers — a pious association uniting mothers in prayer for the Christian upbringing of their children, under the patronage of Our Lady of Sorrows. Fr. Joseph currently serves as the confraternity’s Director General.

Learn more about the Archconfraternity
Before you come

Good to know

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The mission’s conferences are aimed primarily at adults.

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Fr. Joseph may be available for spiritual direction during the day throughout the mission.

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A freewill offering will be taken up on the last night of the mission to support Fr. Joseph’s preaching ministry.

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The mission talks will be livestreamed. You can watch on our YouTube page.

Bringing children?

Families are welcome

We are arranging quiet activities and support in the narthex for parents with little children.

We are also planning lessons with Sr. Maria Immaculata, SOLI, in the basement meeting room for children around ages 4 to 10.

More details to come.

All are welcome

Prepare your heart

Come pray, listen, and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ this Advent.

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Advent Parish Mission

with Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap. December 12–15, 2026

Advent is a season of watching and waiting — and this year, St. Ann's is blessed to prepare for Christmas with a parish mission preached by Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap., a Capuchin Franciscan friar with over twenty-five years in priestly ministry.

Over four days, Fr. Joseph will offer conferences on the spiritual life, celebrate Mass, and be available for confession and spiritual direction. All parishioners — and anyone seeking a deeper conversion of heart this Advent — are warmly invited.

 

Meet Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap.

Fr. Joseph was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1967 and raised in Canton, Ohio. He earned his bachelor's degree from Borromeo College Seminary in 1989, professed first vows as a Capuchin Franciscan friar in 1990, and made perpetual vows in 1993. He completed a master's degree in theology in 1995 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1997.

Fr. Joseph now serves as Director General of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers and works in full-time preaching ministry for the Capuchin Province of St. Augustine, leading retreats and missions for parishes, religious, and priests across the country.

Read more about Fr. Joseph.

 

Mission Schedule

    • 9:00 AM Saturday Morning Mass - Open to all Catholic women 18 and over whether or not they are married or have children.

    • 10:30 AM Presentation and Q & A - Regarding the Confraternity of Christian Mothers

    • Regular Sunday Masses - Fr. Joseph will preach at all the weekend Masses. He will also be available for the Sacrament of Confession and spiritual direction.

    • 6:00 PM Rosary- Confessions begin while rosary is prayed by the parish; relics of St. Padre Pio and Blessed Solanus Casey will be available for veneration.

    • 6:30 PM First Mission Conference: The Greatest Threat to Holiness Today‍

    • 6:00 PM Rosary- Confessions begin while rosary is prayed by the parish; relics of St. Padre Pio and Blessed Solanus Casey will be available for veneration.

    • 6:30 PM Second Mission Conference: Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry: How to raise faithful Catholics and encourage the return of those who have left their Catholic faith

    • 6:00 PM Rosary — Confessions begin, with the Rosary prayed by the parish; Relics of St. Padre Pio and Blessed Solanus Casey available for veneration

    • 6:30 PM Mass — concluding with the Apostolic Blessing

    • 7:00 PM Final Mission Conference — The Solution

    • A reception with refreshments follows

 

The Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers

Open to all Catholic women 18 and older, regardless of marital or family status, the Saturday gathering introduces the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers — a pious association uniting mothers in prayer for the Christian upbringing of their children, under the patronage of Our Lady of Sorrows. Fr. Joseph currently serves as the confraternity's Director General.

Learn more about the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers

 

Good to Know

  • The mission's conferences are aimed primarily at teens through adults.

  • Confession and spiritual direction with Fr. Joseph are also available during the day throughout the mission.

  • At all Sunday Masses and mission conferences, a freewill offering will be taken to support Fr. Joseph's preaching ministry.

  • The mission talks will be livestreamed; parishioners can watch on our YouTube page.

 

Come pray, listen, and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ this Advent. All are welcome.

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Encyclical Discussion Group: Leo XIII’s Libertas praestantissimum (1888)
Aug
29

Encyclical Discussion Group: Leo XIII’s Libertas praestantissimum (1888)

For more than a century, the popes have left us a remarkable body of teaching on freedom, law, family, work, society, and the common good. It belongs to all of us — and it rewards being read slowly, and in company.

Beginning this August, parishioners are invited to meet once a month to read one papal document together and discuss it. No background is assumed. Come having read the text if you can, and come anyway if you haven't.

Our first meeting
Saturday, August at 1:00 p.m. — Rectory Basement Meeting Room
Light refreshments will be served.

What we're reading
Pope Leo XIII, Libertas praestantissimum (1888), on the nature of true liberty.

What does it actually mean to be free? Does freedom have limits? What is the relationship between liberty and law? These questions are asked constantly today, and the Church has answered them with unusual clarity.

Read it online:

We recommend printing a copy and bringing it with you.

In the months ahead
The group will read both earlier and more recent documents of the Magisterium, keeping in view the continuity of the Church's teaching across the centuries.

Printed resources
We hope to make copies of the book The Church Speaks to the Modern World: The Social Teachings of Leo XIII available at printing cost. If you would like one, please let us know as early as possible so we can place the order in time.

To join, or to ask a question
Please contact us! Those who join will also receive an invitation to a private online forum where the discussion can continue between meetings.

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St. Ann Summer Carnival
Aug
9

St. Ann Summer Carnival

Come join us for an afternoon of games, food, and music at our parish carnival!

Featuring:

  • Carnival Games

  • Inflatable Race Tack

  • Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, & Popcorn!

Details

When - Sunday, August 9, 2026

Where - School Gym & Yard

Weather - Rain or shine

Parking

Noon Mass attendees:

  1. Be mindful to avoid the area sectioned off for tents and inflatables when parking in the school overflow lot.

  2. Please move your cars from the school lot immediately after Mass! We need the space to set up the carnival.

Tickets

Our summer carnival is FREE of charge, however, if you would like to support our event, we are accepting donations at the door!

Volunteer

We need help setting up, running the games and the food through the afternoon, and packing down at the end. Two hours is a real help. If you can give more, better still. Contact us if you’re interested.

Sponsor

This year we are inviting local businesses to cover the cost of an attraction and have their name on it — the trike track, the popcorn station, or one of the three games. Sponsorships start at $100, which covers a carnival game outright. Contact us to learn more.

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St. Ann Novena
Jul
18
to Jul 26

St. Ann Novena

St. Ann, mother of Our Lady and grandmother of Our Lord, is our patron. Each year, in the nine days before her feast, we pray together for her powerful intercession — and we ask her to draw us closer to the Son she helped bring into the world.

This July, our novena reflections follow the road to Bethlehem — and the surprising, human, sometimes messy family through whom God chose to enter history. From the Garden to the house of David, their lives point toward the same destination.

Join us for nine days of prayer, Scripture, and reflection as we walk The Rocky Road to Bethlehem: The Ancestry of Our Lord.

The Novena

The novena will be prayed nightly from July 18 to July 26, in association with the 7 PM Mass.

Each evening's reflection is preached by Rev. Robert Bulbrook. Over the course of the nine days, Fr. Bulbrook traces the ancestors of Our Lord — the men and women of Scripture whose lives, in all their faith and failure, God wove into the story of salvation:

Illuminated page depicting the Tree of Jesse, Flemish Psalter c. 1500.

  • Day 1 · Saturday, July 18 · Mr. Adam and Mrs. Adam

  • Day 2 · Sunday, July 19 · Noah and Mrs. Noah

  • Day 3 · Monday, July 20 · Abraham and the Princess

  • Day 4 · Tuesday, July 21 · Isaac and Rebecca the Trickster

  • Day 5 · Wednesday, July 22 · Jacob and Leah the Unfavourite

  • Day 6 · Thursday, July 23 · Judah and Tamar the Just

  • Day 7 · Friday, July 24 · Boaz and the Not-So-Jewish Ruth

  • Day 8 · Saturday, July 25 · David and She Who Must Not Be Named

  • Day 9 · Sunday, July 26 · Solemn closing Mass with His Excellency Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, C.S.M.A.

All are welcome — parishioners, visitors, and anyone curious about the faith. Novena booklets will be available in the church throughout the nine days.

Submit Prayer Intentions

The Novena prayers call upon St. Ann’s for her prayers and intercession to God for us and our intentions. Instead of praying generically ‘for all of the needs of the entire world’, it’s good and more efficacious to concretize petitions into specific requests. In the Church, we have near the devotional area to St. Ann a table with petitions cards where you can write down your prayer requests and submit them into the petition box. In addition to your prayers (we recommend you make the daily Novena prayers with the parish or privately), we will also unite the daily novena prayers and the novena Masses to your prayer requests. You may also submit your intentions using the button below.

Pray Along Each Day

Can't make it every evening? Sign up for our daily novena email and receive each day's prayer in your inbox — so you can pray with the parish wherever you are.

SUBMIT PRAYER INTENTIONS HERE →
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Novena Prayers ONLINE

The Feast of St. Ann — Sunday, July 26

This year the Feast of St. Ann falls on a Sunday, which means the whole parish family celebrates our patron together at Mass. Come dressed for the feast.

Mass Times on Sunday, July 26:

  • 8 AM - Low Mass

  • 10 AM - English Mass

  • 12 PM - Sung Mass

  • 7 PM - Novena Mass

Novena Party

Following the feast day Mass, St. Ann Parish invites all parishioners and friends to our Novena Party — an evening of food, fellowship, and gratitude for another year under the care of our heavenly patron.

📅 Sunday, July 26 · 8:30 PM
📍 St. Ann School Gymnasium

Whether you've been with us for decades or are walking through our doors for the first time, you are welcome at this table.

Help Restore St. Ann's Roof

Our church has served this neighbourhood for over a century. Its roof — and the heritage it shelters — now needs our help.

We are raising funds to restore the roof of St. Ann Parish. Every dollar contributed goes directly to preserving this sacred space for the generations who will worship here after us.

Learn more

You can contribute in honour of a family, in memory of a loved one, or simply as an act of gratitude for the faith you have received here.

The novena is a beautiful time to make this gift — a tile bearing your family's name will outlast all of us.

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Easter Potluck Party
Apr
12

Easter Potluck Party

Parish Easter Party — St. Ann Hamilton
White Easter lily with golden pistils
St. Ann Hamilton
Parish
Easter Party
Alleluia  ·  Alleluia  ·  Alleluia
Sunday, April 12, 2026  ·  1:45 pm
After the Noon Mass
Potluck meal — bring a dish to share
Easter hunt for children
Easter play of Bible scenes by parish children

Easter doesn't end at the church door. On Sunday, April 12th, the whole parish family is invited to stay and celebrate — sharing a meal, rejoicing with the community, and carrying the joy of the Resurrection a little further into the week.

All are welcome. Whether you're a long-time parishioner or visiting St. Ann's for the first time, come and celebrate with us.

Event Details
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When
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1:45 pm · The Sunday after Easter
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Where
St. Ann School Gym
120 Sherman Ave. N, Hamilton
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What to Bring
A dish to share
Bring food or drinks to share
Activities

The afternoon will include a shared meal, activities for children, and a short performance by the parish kids — a lovely mix of food, fun, and faith.

  • i.
    Potluck Meal
    Bring a dish to share — savoury, sweet, or anything in between — plus a few cans of soda or water to add to the drinks cooler. The parish provides water, juice, coffee, and all utensils and plates.
  • ii.
    Easter Hunt
    Children are invited to search for hidden pictures featuring Christian images — a fun and faith-filled Easter tradition for the little ones.
  • iii.
    Easter Play
    Parish children will perform scenes from the Easter story — a moving way to relive the events of Holy Week together as a community.
Alleluia · Christ is Risen
"This is the day the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalm 118:24
All parishioners, families, and friends are warmly welcome.
No RSVP required — simply come and celebrate with us.
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Parish Epiphany Party
Jan
11

Parish Epiphany Party

We're celebrating Epiphany!

  • What: a potluck party

  • When: January 11 at 1:30 pm

  • Where: in the school gym 

Parish Potluck: Bring Something!

We'll need your help to make our potluck a success. There's a whole list of things you can bring: salads, meats, pastries, desserts, drink cans, water bottles, buns, etc. You're encouraged to get creative!

Helpful Tip: label serving dishes and utensils with tape/marker so we can return them to the correct owner!

Free Bingo Game

Did you know that St. Ann's once had a bingo club? While the club has been defunct for many years, we still have the old bingo machine in storage, balls and all! We're excited to dust off the bingo cards and giveaway some fun prizes for all ages. This will be a free game, open to all. If you have any small gifts you would like to give away, consider donating them as prizes!

Want to get involved? Volunteer!

We need your help to make the Epiphany party a success. There are a number of volunteer roles that we need filled! Consider signing up for any of them in the narthex or online on flocknote.

  • after the 8 AM Mass

    We need help moving tables from the rectory garage to the school gym, as well as setting out chairs and putting up decorations. 

    If you're going to the 8 AM Mass, consider swinging by the school gym and moving a table or some chairs for us. Every little bit of effort helps!

  • DURING PARTY

    First shift: 1:30 - 2:45 pm

    Second shift: 2:45 - 4:00 pm

    We need volunteers to help put out food, remove empty trays, and keep the food tables clean.

    We've broken this role up into two shifts to allow everyone time to enjoy the party.

Sign Up to Volunteer
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Forty Hours Devotion
Dec
30
to Jan 1

Forty Hours Devotion

Join us for a powerful time of prayer and Eucharistic devotion as we conclude the calendar year in Christ.

Our 40‑Hour Devotion will begin at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, 31 December and continue without pause until 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 1 January. This is a special opportunity to spend extended time before the Blessed Sacrament, offering thanks for the year past and entrusting the year ahead to God’s care.

Why attend?

  • Deepen your love for Jesus present in the Eucharist.

  • Pray for our parish, our families, and the needs of the world.

  • Enter the new year renewed in faith, hope, and charity.

Our Goal: Perpetual Presence

To honour the Blessed Sacrament with reverent accompaniment, our goal is to have at least two people present in the church at all times during the 40‑hour period. Your presence—whether for 20 minutes or two hours—helps ensure continual prayer and fosters a spirit of community and devotion.

How to Participate

  • Sign up for one or more time slots (see below). Signups are available on Flocknote or in the church narthex.

  • Bring silent prayer, a rosary, a spiritual reading, or use the time for personal conversation with Jesus.

  • Priests will be available for confession at scheduled times; check the calendar for details.

Suggested Prayer Practices

  • Adoration and quiet meditation.

  • The Rosary or Liturgy of the Hours.

  • Intercessory prayer for families, the sick, and the Church.

  • Thanksgiving for graces received during the past year.

  • Resolutions offered to God for the coming year.

Available Time Slots

All time slots have at least one person signed up! We are aiming for two people per slot. Please consider joining one of the periods with a single volunteer and invite a friend or family member to come with you.

Sign Up on Flocknote

Masses During the 40 Hour Adoration

There will be Masses at the following times:

  • Tuesday, Dec 30 at 8 AM (Eng.) - Begins the Adoration

  • Wednesday, Dec 31 at 8 AM (TLM) - During the Adoration

  • Thursday, Jan 1 at 10 AM (Eng.) - Concludes the Adoration

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Dec
13

Rorate Mass

Celebrated in the early morning hours, this Mass is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and is named after the Latin incipit of its Introit, "Rorate caeli desuper" ("Drop down dew, ye heavens").

Characterized by its anticipation of the coming of Christ, the Rorate Mass is celebrated by candlelight, symbolizing the light of Christ shining in the darkness. The liturgy emphasises themes of hope, preparation, and the joyful expectation of the Nativity.

Join us at St. Ann Hamilton as we observe this reverent and inspiring tradition, embracing its sacred atmosphere and the profound joy it brings to Advent devotion.

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St. Ann's Parish Summer Picnic and BBQ
Aug
24

St. Ann's Parish Summer Picnic and BBQ

St. Ann's Parish Summer Picnic and BBQ

Sunday, August 24th at 2:00 PM
(Immediately following the Noon Mass)

Join our parish family for our summer party! Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new ones, this will be a fun and joyful afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship for all ages.

Event Highlights:

  • Delicious BBQ Meal

    Enjoy freshly grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, and more — all provided by the parish. We’re also firing up a special grill just for steak lovers!
    Desserts: You're invited to bring a dessert to share if you’d like — thank you in advance!

  • Family Activities: A full afternoon of fun awaits our youth, including:

    • Carnival Games

    • Yoyo Tricks

    • Face Painting

    • Corn Hole

    • Giant Connect Four

    • And much more!

  • Adult Social Time: While the kids are enjoying the games outside, adults are welcome to relax in the air-conditioned school gym for conversation and fellowship.

A Few Key Instructions:

  • Dessert Drop-Off:

    Please bring your dessert with you and place it on the dessert table upon arrival. If you’re attending the Noon Mass, you may bring your dessert into the gym between 11:30–11:45 AM.

  • Parking Information:

    To accommodate our setup, a parking attendant will be present in the schoolyard to assist with efficient parking in the morning.
    After Mass, all vehicles parked in the schoolyard will need to be moved to make room for the afternoon games. Clear directions will be provide the day of.

Everyone is welcome — we hope to see you there!

 
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Novena to St. Ann
Jul
18
to Jul 26

Novena to St. Ann

Join us at St. Ann’s Hamilton for nine days of spiritual reflection, community bonding, and divine grace as we honor St. Ann, the beloved mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Key Details

Dates: July 18 – July 26
Location: St. Ann’s Church
Address: 120 Sherman Ave. N, Hamilton
Time: Daily at 7:00 PM

About St. Ann

St. Ann holds a special place in the hearts of the faithful as the grandmother of Jesus Christ. Known for her steadfast faith and nurturing spirit, St. Ann is a powerful intercessor, especially for those seeking guidance in family matters, parenting, and personal growth.

Homily Theme

With each homily during the novena, we will be lead by our special guest celebrants in a spiritual reflection on the novena prayers. With this, we hope to deepen our connection to the message contained within the prayers, and thus make our novena more rewarding and fruitful.

Novena Schedule

Day 1: Opening Mass and Introduction

  • Date: July 18

  • Time: 7:00 PM

  • Highlights:

    • Opening Mass celebrated by Father Jeff Oehring, Pastor of St. Ann’s since 2019

Day 2-8: Daily Mass and Prayers

  • Dates: July 19 – July 25

  • Time: 7:00 PM

  • Highlights:

    • Mass celebrated by guest priests

    • Daily novena prayers

    • Homilies reflecting on novena prayers

Day 9: Closing Mass and Celebration

  • Date: July 26

  • Time: 7:00 PM

  • Highlights:

    • Closing Mass celebrated by Bishop Lobsinger

    • Pizza Party in the school gym to follow

How to Participate

Come to Mass

We warmly invite all parishioners, families, and friends to join us in this sacred novena. Whether you attend one day or all nine, your presence is a blessing.

Pray with Us

Get the novena prayers sent to your inbox by joining our Annual Novena to St. Ann group on Flocknote!

Livestream

For those who can’t attend in person, evening Masses during the Novena will be broadcast live on our Youtube page. Click here to access the channel.

Prayer Requests

Novena prayer requests can be recorded in the intention box in the church, or using the form below.

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Parish Easter Potluck
Apr
27

Parish Easter Potluck

Join us in celebrating the joyous occasion of Jesus' resurrection at our Easter Potluck Party on Sunday, April 27th. This special gathering will be held at the school gym, and we invite you to bring your favourite homemade dishes to share with the community.

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Vocations Concert
Apr
5

Vocations Concert

Fr. Mark Morley invites young adults (ages 20s and 30s) of our diocese to attend an evening of Adoration, fellowship and music for Lent in support of you as you discern your vocation and as we prepare to celebrate Easter.  Sponsored by the Vocations Office of the Diocese of Hamilton.

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