December 17, 2023

Children’s Advent Celebration

Children's Advent Celebration

Date/Time
Date(s) - Dec 17, 2023
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm


Celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent with some fun and faith-filled activities at the National Centre for Padre Pio. Invite your young children, grandchildren, Godchildren, or nieces and nephews. Older siblings are welcome to join their younger siblings to act as their Guardian Angel. We’ll view a movie on the big screen, read a story, enjoy a “Meet and Greet” with Saint Nicholas himself, complete a simple craft project, and eat a sweet
treat!

There is no cost to attend this Advent Celebration for Children; however, it is a ticketed event. Click HERE to register.
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12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Movie: Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM Storytime: The Night the Saints Saved Christmas
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM: “Meet and Greet” with Saint Nicholas – A small gift will be distributed to each child.
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Paper Advent Wreath Craft Project and a Sweet Treat

It is with extremely sad and heavy hearts that we announce that we are CLOSED on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, as all staff will be attending the funeral for Victoria (Rocus) Bellegue, granddaughter of Centre founders Vera M. & Harry E. Calandra, and oldest daughter of Christina Calandra Rocus. In addition to being a member of the Calandra family, Victoria was also a longtime staff member here at the Centre, along with her mother and sister, Christiana (Rocus) Mohn. Please keep Victoria’s husband, daughter, parents, sister, and entire family in your prayers.

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