St.Augustine's Church- Mass & Luncheon for Firefighters 9-9-08

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Relics of St. Barbara, the patron saint of firefighters in Italy, are coming to Ossining

By Gary Stern

The Journal News • September 7, 2008

• The relics of St. Barbara, the patron saint of firefighters in Italy, are coming to St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church in Ossining on Tuesday, where firefighters will gather for a Mass commemorating the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

There will be a noon Solemn Mass at St. Augustine on Route 9 followed by a reception.

The relics will then be taken to St. Peter's Church at Ground Zero on Wednesday and to St. Patrick's Cathedral on Thursday, the anniversary of 9/11.

Representatives from all Westchester County fire departments have been invited to St. Augustine. At least 75 are expected, said Lynda Costello, a parishioner who helped organize Tuesday's events.

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St. Augustine Church

invites you to

The Veneration of the Relics of

St. Barbara

The Patron Saint of Firefighters

To honor the victims and rescue workers of 9/11/01

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Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

12 noon: Solemn Mass

Reception to follow

(Offered by ILICA* and prepared by world renowned Chef Andrea Tiberi)

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Since 9/11 there has been a very close relationship with

Venice, Italy, where the relics of St. Barbara are reserved.

This September 7th to 13th the relics are being brought to

New York City.

St. Augustine has the privilege to begin the three day celebrations.

· September 9^th St. Augustine Church

· September 10^th St. Peter at Ground Zero

· September 11^th St. Patrick Cathedral

Your attendance in dress uniform will be most appreciated.

Please respond promptly as seating is limited.

To RSVP and for more information please contact the Parish Office

St. Augustine Church

Eagle Park, Route 9

Ossining, NY10562

Phone: 914-941-0067

Fax: 914-944-0828

* Italian Language Inter-Cultural Alliance

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As it says above "Firefighters invited." Representatives from each department in Westchester County and beyond have a chance to attend a free lunch prepared by a world known chef.

Firefighters from Italy have traveled to Westchester County NY in tribute to all those lost on 9/11/2001.

Any Questions feel free to send me a PM.

Thank you.

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