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St. Maria Goretti Hosts Catechist Appreciation Dinner

Dedicated volunteers celebrated for their contributions.

Saint Maria Goretti Parish held a Catechist Appreciation Dinner Thursday, Jan. 18. This annual event is held in honor of the dedicated volunteers who make time in their busy schedules to share their faith with the younger generation and live the call to "Let the children come to me, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." (Matthew 19:14)

Photos by Marie Lagman. Natasha Anderson, Lynne McClory, Lena Buccilli, Kelly Tammaro; Jill Danese and Annie Powers; Josephine Mariano, Rita Pennacchio-Harrington, Evelyn Pennachio.

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