Easter Essay Contest
We invite all our Web, Facebook and Twitter friends to participate
in this Essay Contest -- as a way of drawing closer to Jesus during
this time of Lent and preparing our hearts for the JOY of Easter.

WHO MAY ENTER:
Any person of any age may enter the contest with a 50 word Essay
on
"What the JOY of Easter Means to Me."  All entrants give
permission to Fr. John Catoir to publish their entry on his Website
(www.johncatoir.com) or Facebook page.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:
All entries must be submitted by Sunday, April 1, 2018.
Send all written essays (in English language only) to:

Fr. John Catoir
P. O. Box 544
Cary, North Carolina  27512
USA


PRIZES:  
1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place Winners will be announced after
Easter on this website and on our Facebook Page! Prizes are:

1st Place -- $100 Cash Prize, plus "Surprise Package" with  
books, DVD's and more!  Includes a rare copy of "Are You Ready
for Immortality?" with thoughts on preparation for Heaven--
written by Fr. Catoir and Sister Joan Hush, O.P.; "Messenger of
Joy" (video); "Be Your Own Best Friend" (video); and other
surprises!!

2nd Place -- $50 Cash Prize, plus the
book "Are You Ready for Immortality?"
DVD-- "Be Your Own Best Friend,"
and other surprises.

3rd Place -- $25 Cash Prize, plus the
book "Are You Ready for Immortality?"
and a photo card.

Other Honorable Mention Prizes
may be awarded, depending on the
number of entries!

There is
no charge to enter, just the
joy of me reading your thoughts on the
joyful meaning of Easter!  Please encourage your friends and
family to participate. All winning entries will be "published" on our
Website as well as our Facebook and Twitter sites.

Keep in mind that Lent is about preparation of the heart and soul,
not just about giving something up. It would be better to do small
kindnesses to those who need it -- the elderly, veterans, the poor,
those who are lonely. Your gift of time is as important as your
sacrifices during Lent. Love one another!

                                                 
 --  Fr. John Catoir
PLEASE NOTE:  Fr. John Catoir will determine who the winners are
and they will be posted as soon as possible after Easter. All prizes
will be shipped within two weeks of the contest.

We appreciate your participation and are looking forward to reading
what you have to say.
Fr. John Catoir
. . . Messenger of Joy