One of the most striking things Pope Francis has witnessed to our world is the hope that one individual can bring to the lives of so many. That is why I heartily invite you and your parishioners to join us at New York Encounter (www.newyorkencounter.org). This 3-day annual cultural event will take place February 15-17 at the Metropolitan Pavilion at 215 West 18th Street. This year's Encounter entitled Something to Start From will offer, FREE of charge, unique expressions of the heart through witnesses, public discussions, exhibits, and live performances. Since 2009, when New York Encounter was founded by members of the Catholic lay movement Communion and Liberation, it has fostered dialogue between faith and the public sphere and has provided a vibrant meeting point to thousands of people of different beliefs, traditions and cultures striving for reciprocal understanding, broadened perspectives and the possibility for true friendship. We would like to extend this invitation to all of your parishioners and we would be grateful if you could include the announcement below in your parish bulletin. If you would like to receive more information, or free promotional material, please call (646) 757-4380.