This past Saturday at Mariapolis Luminosa more than 250 persons of all ages came together for a brief moment to share news, experiences and their common desire to put the Gospel into practice in their lives. Held in Hyde Park at the Focolare’s small, permanent little city, the splendid fall foliage, rolling hills and winding pathways provided the perfect backdrop for the day.

While children of various ages met together for their own activities, it was also a time for many other members of the Movement to stop for a moment to, share and look ahead to the various projects and initiatives that this new year hopes to bring in the lives of each one and those around them. Marigen Lohla and Antonio Vallejo opened the day with an overview of recent regional meetings held in Rome during the month of October, and also offered the point of the Focolare spirituality that would serve this year as the common theme that would be lived throughout the world: it is the ‘Word of God lived’ in the lives of all who believe.

Join us in celebrating the Christmas season at Mariapolis Luminosa!  Enjoy a delicious dinner and then unwind to the music of traditional Christmas carols performed live by our choir.  Then take a chance on one of our raffles, or visit our international Nativity display.  But please, R.S.V.P. soon, since seating capacity is limited.

Date: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Time: 1:00pm
Place: Mariapolis Luminosa, 200 Cardinal Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538
Cost:  Adults $30.00 —Seniors/Students $20.00
Children ages under 12 $10.00 —Families with 3 or more children $80.00
Reservations: call (845) 229-0230 ext. 133 or email  이 이메일 주소는 스팸봇으로부터 보호됩니다. 보시려면 자바스크립트를 사용 가능으로 해야됩니다.

Nativity Scene Display at Mariapolis Luminosa
Prepare yourself for the Christmas season by visiting the nativity scene display at Mariapolis Luminosa. This display features over 150 scenes from all over the world. Come see blown glass from Italy, origami from Japan, wood carvings from Africa and many more.

Where: Mariapolis Luminosa, 200 Cardinal Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538

When:       December 3-22, 2011
                Sat-Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm
                Mon-Fri: 2:00pm-5:00pm
                From December 27 on, or any other time, by appointment only

Cost:      Admission free

For more information please call: 845.229.0230 ext. 133 or email 이 이메일 주소는 스팸봇으로부터 보호됩니다. 보시려면 자바스크립트를 사용 가능으로 해야됩니다.