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Papal pilgrimage crosses centuries of division ...Page
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step into Spring Fling ALESHA M. PRICE
By
Alaska Catholics debate
Staff Writer
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others,
in the
it is
a time to
name of
and fellowship
come together
friendship, spirituality
and as senior midst of the autumn and winter seasons of their lives to live them to the fullest degree possible. The 15th Annual Spring Fling, sponsored by Catholic Social Services Elder Ministry, was held at two locations this year to accommodate the growing. ji timber of older me;; and women who attend the event filled with activities and information for the opportunity to share with one another. On April 26, St. Mark Church in Huntersville hosted seniors mostly from the eastern half of the diocese, while those from the westernmost part of the state traveled to St. Aloysius Church- in Hickory on May 3 to join the festivities. as Catholics
citizens in the
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"We were literally bursting at the seams at the Catholic Conference Center in Hickory previously, so we needed to try something new this year. With the help of the Knights of Columbus from St. Mark and the volunteers and youth from St. Aloysius, we were able to give both groups a beautiful day filled with wonderful and exciting people," said Sandra Breakfield, diocesan director of Elder Ministry. "It is like a homecoming or a family reunion for many of the seniors, and the Spring Fling continues
day where everyone can leave and forget the demands of life and to be a
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join others in the spirit of oneness and friendship."
At
St.
Mark, 17 parishes were
present with 194 attendants, and at St.
Seniors from across the diocese gathered for the 15th Annual Spring Fling, sponsored by Catholic Social Services Elder Ministry, on April 26 at St. Mark Church in Huntersville and on May 3 at St. Aloysius Church in
Hickory. The day seminars and events bingo, blood pressure checks and a host
included including and pulse
of other
activities.
Aloysius,
150 parishioners came from
13 churches.
Erwin and Rita Morweiser, parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi in Lenoir, are repeaters to the yearly gathering of
"We have been coming for years because it is a relaxing and special day. It is good for us to be a part of it," said Mrs. Morweiser. "The day offers companionship and camaraderie, and meeting old friends is important," added Mr. Morweiser. As in past years, the day began after the diocese's older members.
Photos By Alesha M. Price See
SPRING FLING,
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