TIME, DATE, PLACE:聽3 p.m., Sunday, April 6, Strong Auditorium, 人妻少妇专区 River 人妻少妇专区.
WHAT:聽The canonization of John Paul II on April 27, 2014, will be celebrated at the 人妻少妇专区 through a blend of music, readings of John Paul’s poetry, and excerpts from the book,聽John Paul II the Story of My Life: Collected Memories.
From his early years as a quarry worker, seminary student, and priest, John Paul II, then known as Karol Wojty艂a, was an avid writer of poetry, plays, and essays, his work dating back to 1938. His last poem,聽Tryptyk Rzymski (Roman Triptych)聽was written in 2002.
As a way to celebrate John Paul II, poetry and memories will be read in English by Rev. Brian C. Cool and in Polish by Karolina Stycze艅.
In addition to and interspersed throughout the readings, musicians from the Eastman School of Music will perform selections from Bach, Chopin, Wieniawski, Beethoven, Dungan, and Gounod. The musicians include Johnandrew Slominski (piano), Emily Helenbrook (soprano), and Petros Karapetyan, (violin).
ADMISSION:聽The concert is free and open to the public.
SPONSOR:聽Co-sponsored by the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies, the 人妻少妇专区 department of music, Catholic Newman Community, and the Council of St. Stanislaus Parish.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:聽Contact the聽听补迟 585.275.9898585.275.9898.