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September 03, 2010

Celebrate our Priests!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
1 pm - 6 pm

Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center
Madison, Wisconsin

This year's annual diocesan family picnic will focus on celebrating the gift of our priests, as we close out this Year for Priests.

Join Bishop Morlino and parishioners from around the diocese as we celebrate our priests and bring to a close this Year for Priests. This celebration will feature food, music, games and fellowship.

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Schedule of Events

1:00 Mass with Bishop Morlino.
2:30 Feasting begins. Pool and fields open for games.
4:00 Pool closes. Organized games begin!
5:00 Organized games finish.  Priests honored.
   
A few details of the day

Some Details

Mass
All are invited to join Bishop Morlino and the priests of the diocese in a 1:00 celebration of the Mass at Bishop O'Connor Center.

Picnic
Main meal, side dishes and drinks will be provided. Each family is asked to bring a dessert to share.  No refrigeration or heating facilities will be available, so plan accordingly.

Games
The Bishop O'Connor Center's gym and fields will be open 2:30 - 5:30 for families and their children to enjoy. The pool(with several life-guards on duty), will be open 2:30 - 4:00. Families are asked to bring balls, bats, gloves, frisbees and such, as well as swim suits, towels, water toys, sunscreen and bug repellent as necessary. Parents are responsible for any necessary supervision of their children at all time., and should accompany small children (under 8 years) who use the pool.

At 4:00 some formal games will begin. The pool will be closed to encourage kids to participate in these. Parishes are encouraged to "field a team" of kids 14 and under to partcipate in these classic picnic games (balloon toss, three-legged races, and such). Bring a banner and show your parish spirit!

What else to Bring?
Consider bringing folding lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. The pool will be open, so include your swim suits, towels, water toys, sunscreen and bug repellent. There will be plenty of games, but feel free to also bring balls, bats, gloves, frisbees, etc.

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