For those that didn’t see the announcement on facebook or the alumni newsletter the other day we have some new information.
For all those married at Kings Point Chapel, or those wishing you were married there, Here is your opportunity. The USMMA Alumni Foundation will be hosting an anniversary celebration and renewal of wedding vows. Fr. Dave Berlotti ’82 with Fr. Ron Camarda ’81 will celebrate the 1000 Catholic Mass followed by renewal of wedding vows. Protestant service and renewal will be at 1130 followed by a Jewish ceremony at 1300. Lunch will be provided in Wiley Hall, the drill team, members of the regimental band and bagpipers will perform, and the Chapel’s Golden Jubilee ceremony will follow. Grad’s and non-grads are welcome.
Here’s a draft agenda for the moment:::
Mariner Chapel 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, April 29, 2012
1000 – Catholic services and renewal of vows
1130 – Protestant services and renewal of vows
1130-1330 Lunch in Wiley Hall
1300-1400 Jewish service and renewal of vows
1400 – Entertainment by drill team, bag-piper, etc.
1430 Welcome by AAF
Superintendent Welcome
Chaplain Welcome and Invocation
History of Chapel
Old Testament Reading/Song
Chapel Reflections – Steve Turner ’61
New Testament Reading/Song
Featured Speakers
FATHER Ron Camarda ‘81
FATHER David Bertolitti ‘82
Gospel Reading/Song
Chapel Reflections – current midshipman (TBA)
Memorial
Taps
Eternal Father Hymn
Thank you/Dismissal
Benediction
Alma Mater Song
1630 Dessert/Coffee – Wiley Hall
Please RSVP to Lisa Donitz if you plan to renew your vows and attend the luncheon (lisa.donitz@alumni.usmma.edu or 516-773-5658). Make sure to let her know which Religious Service you would be interested in attending. You do not need to be a graduate to participate in the ceremonies.