Wednesday, September 21, 2016

In the News: cultural district application being prepared, St Mary's presents "A journey in Faith"



"Efforts to name the downtown area a "cultural district" are moving forward, with those involved hoping to complete an application to do so in the coming months. 
The designation - is given by the Massachusetts Cultural Council - would recognize the area as a place in which cultural opportunities and resources are concentrated, and make it eligible for state support and incentives. 
Alan Mercer - a member of the effort and official with the Franklin School for the Performing Arts - said the state has noticed that such areas encourage economic development. 
"A cultural district is a walkable area that contains things like performance venues, farmers markets, restaurants - cultural assets which, by their nature, bring tourists in," he said.

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as part of the application for 'cultural district', the annual cultural festivals have been organized
as part of the application for 'cultural district', the annual cultural festivals have been organized


"St. Mary Catholic Church will present A Journey In Faith from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday evenings at the church’s conference room, 1 Church Square, Franklin, starting Oct. 17. 
The events are for anyone interested in learning more about or joining the Catholic faith. 
The sessions are based on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The RCIA’s main purpose is to assist prospective Catholics in their journey to become active members of the church community and for Catholics who have not received First Communion or Confirmation."

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