Denis Hurley Centre invites community to Hurley Weekend
The weekend includes an annual stakeholders meeting, panel discussion, live music and several memorial masses in various languages.
THE Denis Hurley Centre will host its annual Hurley Weekend on Saturday, February 12 and Sunday, February 13 with several events for the community to attend.
Hurley Weekend is commemorated in honour of the late Denis Hurley who passed away on February 13, 2004.
On Saturday the centre will host Tea and Tunes from 14:00 until 15:00. The event offers live music and a chance to network or connect with stakeholders and old friends.
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From 15:00 until 16:30, the centre will host its Annual Stakeholders Meeting which will include a panel discussion on the topic: ‘How do we sustain the legacy of Denis and Desmond?’ Following the panel discussion, DHC director, Raymond Perrier will share his review of the year. There will be a question and answer session with the Perrier and DHC trustees.
Next on the programme, there will be a presentation of the Barry Wood Awards for Outstanding Service. The programme will draw to a close with a memorial mass and candlelit procession at 17:00 in the Cathedral.
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On Sunday, February 13, the programme will start with a memorial mass in English at 07:45, followed by another memorial mass in mixed languages at 10:00 and finally a memorial mass in isiZulu at 12:00. Archbishop Jwara will preach at all memorial mass gatherings.
“Everyone is welcome to all or part of the programme; no need to book in advance. Safe parking behind the Cathedral (R25 charge towards parish funds). We are actively supporting the roll-out of the COVID vaccine and expect all visitors to be vaccinated,” the centre stated in a statement.
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