St. Joseph Manor BROCKTON LABOR DAY PICNIC - September 6, 2010
The first Labor Day Picnic to benefit the good works of the Sisters of Jesus Crucified of Brockton, MA, primarily a Lithuanian congregation, was held in 1946 and attended by
thousands of people.This year's picnic will be held, rain or shine, on the Sisters beautiful convent grounds, 261 Thatcher St, Brockton MA on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 from 11:00AM to 6:00PM. Mark your calender.
For those wishing to attend, there will be a con-celebrated Opening Mass in the Sister's Chapel at 10:00AM.
A New Committee was formed for 2010 to continue the revival of the Labor Day Picnic.
The picnic's proceeds will go to benefit the residents and clients of St. Joseph Manor Health Care in Brockton, a non-profit organization. The Sisters of Jesus Crucified founded St Joseph Manor Nursing Home in 1965 and remain active in its operation and mission to this day.
VOLUNTEERS - The committee is looking for people who wish to help a good cause. Not an all-day commitment - 3-4 hours max. All volunteers will receive a parking pass,food and beverage vouchers and a free tee-shirt.
VOLUNTEERS, OUTSIDE VENDORS, ADVERTISING BOOKLET and information:
CONTACT John Drusinskas Labor Day Event Committee Chair
508-583-5834, Ext. 3037 (Voice Mail - St Joseph Manor)
TLTV "The Lithuanians Voice" Radio Broadcast -
http://www.thelithuanians.com/ Hear the current radio broadcastIt was the Sisters that educated thousands of pupils at St Peter School in South Boston, MA and St Casimir School in Brockton, MA - The Pupils were Lithuanians, Those of Lithuanian decent and Those [Parents] interested in quality Catholic education.
The original schools are now closed - However, the Sisters left their everlasting mark on the Lithuanian Community.
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