Sunday, March 27, 2016

Worthies, we really need to get the word out about this concert and the funds it could raise for KOVAR!

March 27, 2016.
Contact: Benjamin Cox, 571-345-8462, uss_ranger@hotmail.com, Chancellor, Knights of Columbus St. Francis Council #11136, Purcellville, VA
(Purcellville, VA) Mark Forrest, world renowned Irish tenor, will conduct a fundraising concert to benefit Virginians with intellectual disabilities on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. The St. Francis Council of the Knights of Columbus will host this inspirational concert at its new parish hall at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Purcellville.
A native of Dublin and a graduate of the Royal College of Music, Mr. Forrest’s melodic voice has filled concert halls and cathedrals from Carnegie Hall to the Vatican as he performed inspirational hymns, Celtic songs and Broadway tunes. “I know no better performer to raise funds for persons with intellectual disabilities,” said Dennis Godfrey, president of the KOVAR, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of Virginians with intellectual disabilities and the second largest supporter of this community after the Commonwealth of Virginia. KOVAR lends money to build and support group homes; funds employment training, and, among other things, provides recreational opportunities for the intellectually disabled. “His commitment to the intellectually disabled is compelling,” Mr. Godfrey said.
Mr. Forrest notably sang for Pope Francis during his recent visit and at the funeral of Ben Bradlee, editor of the Washington Post. Doors will open at 6pm with a wine and cheese reception for patrons to enjoy followed by the concert at 7pm. Tickets are $25 in advance ($35 at the door). A limited number of VIP tickets also are available. Purchase tickets by contacting Jay Hallam at kovarconcert@gmail.com


Saturday, March 5, 2016

February 25, 2016

Contact: Benjamin C. Cox, 571-345-8462, uss_ranger@hotmail.com, Chancellor, Knights of Columbus St. Francis Council #11136, Purcellville, VA


(Purcellville, VA) Mark Forrest, world renowned Irish tenor, will conduct a fundraising concert to benefit Virginians with intellectual disabilities on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. The St. Francis Council of the Knights of Columbus will host this inspirational concert at its new parish hall at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Purcellville.

A native of Dublin and a graduate of the Royal College of Music, Mr. Forrest’s melodic voice has filled concert halls and cathedrals from Carnegie Hall to the Vatican as he performed inspirational hymns, Celtic songs and Broadway tunes. “I know no better performer to raise funds for persons with intellectual disabilities,” said Dennis Godfrey, president of the KOVAR, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of Virginians with intellectual disabilities and the second largest supporter of this community after the Commonwealth of Virginia. KOVAR lends money to build and support group homes; funds employment training, and, among other things, provides recreational opportunities for the intellectually disabled. “His commitment to the intellectually disabled is compelling,” Mr. Godfrey said.

Mr. Forrest notably sang for Pope Francis during his recent visit and at the funeral of Ben Bradlee, editor of the Washington Post. Doors will open at 6pm with a wine and cheese reception for patrons to enjoy followed by the concert at 7pm. Tickets are $25 in advance ($35 at the door). A limited number of VIP tickets also are available. Purchase tickets by contacting Jay Hallam at kovarconcert@gmail.com




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