| "Every Christian is a missionary to the extent that he or she has encountered the love of God in Christ Jesus: we no longer say that we are 'disciples' and 'missionaries,' but rather that we are always the 'missionary disciples'... So, what are we waiting for?" --Pope Francis, Joy of the Gospel |
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The rising temperatures in Birmingham can only mean that summer is almost here-and that includes our annual EWTN Family Celebration! We are excited about this year's event because the theme is especially relevant to us as EWTN Media Missionaries: "Joy of the Gospel!"
Our celebration begins on Saturday, August 16, at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center (BJCC) in Birmingham, AL, and will continue through Sunday, August 17. During this time, you'll be able to meet some of your favorite speakers and hosts, and attend talks by Fr. Robert Barron (Catholicism: The New Evangelization), Fr. Larry Richards (Be a Man! Becoming the Man God Wants You to Be), & Fr. Timothy Gallagher (Finding God in All Things). You're also invited to be a member of our studio audience for a special presentation of "EWTN LIVE," hosted by Fr. Mitch Pacwa! For more information, visit www.ewtn.com/familycelebration .
Special Holy Hour: Before the conference gets underway, we'd also like to personally invite all Media Missionaries to join us for a special Holy Hour at 7 p.m. CT on August 15! Look for more details coming soon in our printed quarterly newsletter!
Can't make the Family Celebration? We'd still love to see you this Summer! If you or your Media Missionary group has ever wanted to visit EWTN, there's no better time! Come down to Irondale, and take a tour of EWTN's studios, be a part of one of our live show studio audiences, and attend Daily Mass with the Missionary Franciscans of the Eternal Word! You also won't want to miss the opportunity to travel up to the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL, and see the new John Paul II Eucharistic Center! Visit
www.ewtn.com/pilgrimage for more information, and contact EWTN's pilgrimage center via email pilgrimages@ewtn.com or phone (205) 271-2966 to begin your journey today.
We'd also like for you to encourage your fellow parishioners to come visit us at EWTN, and have included TWO announcements with information on the EWTN Family Celebration and our pilgrimage center:
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EWTN FAMILY CELEBRATION: Join EWTN for our annual FREE Family Celebration weekend! This year, we have some very dynamic 'Men in Black' in our line-up: Fr. Robert Barron, Fr. Larry Richards, Fr. Timothy Gallagher, and Fr. Mitch Pacwa, who will host a taping of "EWTN Live!" Don't miss your chance to come to Birmingham, AL, for this exciting FREE weekend! Join EWTN at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center in Birmingham, AL, August 16 and 17 to meet and mingle with your fellow Catholics and favorite EWTN hosts!
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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FABULOUS TO DO THIS SUMMER? In only one trip, you can visit the largest Catholic media network in the world and a religious shrine so beautiful it had to be divinely inspired. Located only one hour apart, EWTN Global Catholic Network and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament offer pilgrims a unique and unforgettable way to experience the Catholic faith in action & in contemplation. For more information, go to www.ewtn.com/pilgrimage .
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We hope you'll seriously consider coming down to visit us sometime this year, whether it be for the Family Celebration, or on a personal pilgrimage. Don't forget to let me know that you're coming! I'd love to meet you -and even share a few recommendations for the best restaurants in town!
In the words of our Holy Father, it's time to ask: "What are we waiting for?" God bless you for all of your work!
