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  • Why Dedham’s nativity scene is prompting a meeting with the Archbishop

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📰 News we're reading

• Archbishop Henning to meet with Dedham priest over 'ICE was here' nativity scene (wcvb.com) — A controversial nativity scene at St. Susanna Parish in Dedham, showing an “ICE was here” sign instead of the Holy Family, has split parishioners and drawn the attention of the Boston archdiocese. Archbishop Richard Henning plans to meet in January with Rev. Stephen Josoma, who designed the display to spark discussion about current events.
   

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    Monday December 29
  • Monday Morning Music
    Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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    • Thursday January 1
  • New Years Day Sports Card & Memorabilia Show
    Holiday Inn Boston - Dedham Hotel & Conference Center by IHG , 55 Ariadne Rd , Dedham
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    Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
    10:30 am
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    10:30 am
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    Goldfish Swim School - Needham , 45 4th Ave , Needham
    6:00 pm
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    City Winery Boston , 80 Beverly St , Boston
    7:30 pm
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  • Rosalita's Puppets Winter Wonderland
    Library Community Room Needham Free Public Library , 1139 Highland Avenue , Needham
    10:30 am

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