MAHOPAC – St. John’s Church in Mahopac was filled on Sunday as the parish celebrated a Heritage Mass honoring faith, unity, and love.
Church pastor Father Szymon Kurpios told those in attendance, “We are blessed to celebrate with people from many nations and cultures, including Irish, Italian, Spanish, Ecuadorian, Polish, Filipino, German, and many more. Our diversity is a gift and today is a joyful reminder that we are one family in Christ.”
Father Kurpios, who just returned from Italy with parishioners during a two-week pilgrimage, expressed pride that “we in America, people from all backgrounds can pray, work, and celebrate together in peace and friendship.”
After the prayer service, attendees enjoyed a reception featuring food from around the world.
The priest thanked local scouts, Catholic Daughters of America, Knights of Columbus and Sisters Knights for aiding with the preparation of the event on the eve of Columbus Day.
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