On Friday, March 23, thousands are expected to gather across Amerca in opposition to the HHS mandate on second anniversary of the health-care reform act. Read all about it here. There will be a bus leaving from Rockland to the rally in New York City.

Speakers at the rally will include Father Benedict Groeschel of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Alveda King, the pro-life activist and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Chris Bell of Good Counsel Homes.

DEPARTING FROM: St. Francis of Assisi Church, 128 Parrot Rd., West Nyack (via deluxe motorcoach)

LOCATION OF RALLY: The Federal Hall National Monument, 26 Wall St., NYC

TIME OF ARRIVAL: Noon

TIME OF DEPARTURE: 2:00 pm from NYC with estimated 4:15 pm return to Rockland

BUS RESERVATIONS:  Contact 845-359-5823 (Richard Bruno)

COST:  $20 per person donation is requested.