The Deaf Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will sponsor A Mission for the Deaf on the weekend of May 18, 19 and 20, 2001. Reverend Michael Depcik, O.S.F.S., of the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan, will preach the mission in American Sign Language. Father Depcik travels as a mission priest for the ICDA (International Catholic Deaf Association). The theme of the mission is Come Deepen Your Relationship with God.

Friday, May 18, 2001 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 19, 2001 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 20, 2001 12:00 p.m. Mass

Resurrection of Our Lord Parish
Castor Avenue and Vista Street
Philadelphia

On the morning of Saturday, May 19, 2001, there will be a special session of the mission for young Deaf adults ages 20 to 35. This session is entitled Ask Father Mike (Reverend Depcik).

Saturday, May 19, 2001
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Our Lady of Ransom Parish
Roosevelt Boulevard and Unruh Street
Philadelphia

Those interested in attending should contact Sister Kathleen Schipani, of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Deaf Apostolate at 215-587-3913 or 215-587-0510 tty.

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