On Columbus Day, Monday October 12th at 9:30am, there will be a votive Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Mary Church, Norwalk. It will be a Solemn Mass in the Extraordinary Form, followed by a procession to the statue of Christopher Columbus in the Thomas C. O’Connor Park on West Avenue. Refreshments will follow in the parish hall afterwards.
In connection with this event, St. Mary’s Church is sponsoring an essay contest open to 7th and 8th graders: “Why Is Christopher Columbus Important For Us As Catholics?” Father Markey, pastor of Saint Mary Church, will give $500 to a student winner towards his or her Catholic School tuition, or religious education tuition. RULES OF COMPETITION:Essay must be HAND-WRITTEN by a 7th or 8th grader. Essay must be 3 or 4 paragraphs, (near 300 words).
Deadline for submission:5:00 PM, Thursday, October 8, 2009. Mail or drop off at St. Mary Parish Rectory 669 West Avenue, Norwalk CT 06850 Tel: (203) 866-5546.
Winner will be asked to read his or her essay on Columbus Day, October 12 at the foot of the Christopher Columbus statue and receive $500 tuition scholarship. (The winner is not required to be present October 12th)
If you have any questions, please call St. Mary’s at (203) 866-5546.
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