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DIOCESE OF PHOENIX

2nd Annual Veterans Retreat

Now available on “THE THREE CENTURIONS”

in a digital format! St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
13720 W. Thomas Rd. | Avondale, AZ 85392
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6 €‹€ Saturday, November 7th, 2015
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Lunch Provided

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Country. Veterans & Families of all faith are invited!

RSVP by 2 Nov 2015
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Check it out! DIOCESE OF PHOENIX
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5th Annual Veterans Mass

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“THE RED, WHITE & BLUE MASS”

Please join Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted at
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

13720 W. Thomas Rd. | Avondale, AZ 85392

Sunday, November 8th, 2015 | 10:45 AM
Reception to Follow

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Servicemen and Servicewomen. Veterans and Families of All Faiths are Invited.