Family Movie Night
Tue, Jul 20
|St. Therese Catholic Church
Join us for a screening of "Pray," the story of Fr. Patrick Peyton. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy a movie night under the stars.


Time & Location
Jul 20, 2021, 8:00 PM
St. Therese Catholic Church, 1100 E Alhambra Rd, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA
About the event
PRAY: THE STORY OF PATRICK PEYTON is an inspiring documentary about a poor, uneducated Irish immigrant who sets sail for America in 1928 with nothing but his faith and dreams of becoming a millionaire. Arriving in Pennsylvania and unable to find work, he accepts the position as a janitor at the cathedral, which rekindles his long lost desire to become a priest and changes the course of his life. Nearing ordination, his life takes a radical turn when he is stricken with tuberculosis. Facing certain death, he sinks into despair. A visit from his mentor, who delivers a simple message to pray, lifts the darkness. Taking his advice to heart, Patrick prays fervently to Mary, the Mother of Christ, for her intercession and he experiences a miraculous recovery. Feeling deep gratitude, he dedicates his life to telling all the world about the power of prayer and encourages families everywhere to…