CONTACT: St. Michael the Archangel Parish Corinna Sibiski 410-665-1054 [email protected]

TONY MELENDEZ IN CONCERT

St. Michael the Archangel parish, a in the Overlea community, continues to celebrate its 100th Anniversary Celebration with concert by the inspiring musician, Tony Melendez.

It was an unforgettable moment when, on September 15, 1987, Tony played his guitar for Pope John Paul II in Los Angeles. Born without arms, he performed a touching song entitled “Never Be The Same.” When the Pope approached him from the stage to kiss him in appreciation, it seemed to reflect the sentiments of the entire country.

A thalidomide baby, Tony was born without arms in Nicaragua. Not letting his handicap define him, Tony became a gifted guitar player and songwriter. Through concerts, conferences, retreats and school presentations, Tony Melendez generates hope, and a commitment to help bring people’s hearts toward Jesus Christ. Knowing how important life is Tony strongly believes in justice and living with dignity.

Since his performance for the Pope, Tony has traveled across the United States and forty foreign countries, making countless television appearances, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, and prime-time network specials for Variety Clubs and Very Special Arts. He also performed at The World Series, where he sang the National Anthem for the fifth game of the 1989 series. Tony has had the opportunity to give four additional performances for Pope John Paul II, twice in the Vatican and another in the Pope's homeland of Poland, and in Denver for 1993. Along with television and major personal appearances, newspapers and magazine articles have appeared on him throughout the world. Now an author his best-selling autobiography, A Gift of Hope, was published in 1989 by Harper & Row.

Tony will be bringing his inspirational message to St. Michael the Archangel Church as part of the parish’s Centennial celebration on Saturday, May 10th at 7:30pm. The concert will be held in the church and tickets may be purchased from the Parish Office. Tickets to this exclusive event are $25 adults, $15 students, and children 10 years of age and younger are free. Seating is reserved, so purchase your tickets early to get the best seats.

WHAT: TONY MELENDEZ CONCERT

WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 AT 7:30PM

WHERE: ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CHURCH 10 WILLOW AVENUE OVERLEA, MD 21206 ###