Advent Eucharistic Day to begin season at church

St. Bartholomew's Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will mark the beginning of the Advent season with an Advent Eucharistic Day titled "The Reason for the Season" set for Dec. 2.

The event will begin with the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 3 p.m. A holy hour and evening-prayer service will follow at 4 p.m. Special guest homilist will be Bishop Edward T. Hughes.

Fellowship and refreshments will follow in the parish hall.