December 2008

December 13 - A Christmas Message of Peace

On Saturday, December 13th, a simulcast joint message of peace, from Washington and Bethlehem, to the world takes place at 11:30 a.m. in the Rotunda at the Cultural Center.  Listen to choirs from DC and the Holy Land singing carols in Arabic and English; view the Center’s annual crèche display; and partake in the many other offerings, including a documentary about Arab Christians in the Holy Land.

November 2008

A November to Remember

A month-long series of concerts, lectures and Masses in tribute to the late Pope John Paul II

Special Announcement: There will be NO Hispanic Community Mass and Healing Service on November 22, 2008

November 7 - Free Concert dedicated to Krzysztof Penderecki in honor of his 75th birthday

Presenting Patrycja Piekutowska Violinist and Beata Bilinska Pianist (Time: 7:30 pm)

November 8 - Free Concert Marc Laforet, Pianist plays Chopin (7:30 pm)

November 11 - JOHN PAUL II AND POLISH SACRED MUSIC OF HIS TIME: Lecture by Marek Dyzewski (7:30 pm)

October 2008

October 1 - Book discussion: Is It Possible to Live This Way? An Unusual Approach to Christian Existence

October 17 - A discussion of: The Origin and the Future of Human Rights Reasons for Our Hope (Reflections on Pope Benedict XVI’s Speech to the U.N.) more details

October 25 - Polish Heritage Day - Celebrating God's Gift to Us: Pope John Paul II (11-4PM) more details

October 28 -Raymond Arroyo will have a book signing in the Pope John Paul II Theater in the lower lobby of the Cultural Center. 7pm - 8:30pm

August 2008

August 11 - HCEF Honors Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal in Series of Washington Event