42nd Annual Blessing of the Fleet
The community is invited to participate in the 42nd annual Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday, May 6th.
The parade of boats will begin at 3:30 pm and proceed up Cockrell’s Creek to the ceremony site on Menhaden Road off of Fleeton Road in Reedville. The service will begin at 4:00 pm.
The Honorary Harbormaster is Captain Marvin B. "Mate" Swift and the keynote speaker is Del. Margaret Ransone. The Northumberland High School Symphonic Band and the choirs from St. Mary's Episcopal Fleeton and Bethany United Methodist will be joined by the Reedville Chorale for a lovely set of music and hymns.
Please join us by land or by sea to honor our watermen, pray for a fruitful bounty, and receive the
blessing for our boats.
This event is sponsored by St. Mary’s Episcopal Church of Fleeton and Omega Protein.
In case of inclement weather, the rain date is set for May 13th. For additional questions, please contact us at St. Mary's (804) 453-7146
Event Date:
May 6 2012
Time:
3:30 PM Parade and 4:00 PM Ceremony
Location:
On Land: At the end of Route 360, take a left onto Fleeton Road at the "Y" prior to downtown Reedville. Follow Fleeton Road approximately 2-2.5 miles and take a right on to Menhaden Road. Follow the signs to parking.
Cost:
Free admission
RSVP Required:
No
Detail:
Ceremony programs will be handed out at the parking lot, at the ceremony and by boat.
Phone:
(804) 453-7146
Email:
stmarys@kaballero.com
Website:
http://www.stmarysreedville.org Category:
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