Dear Parishioners,
Our 90th Anniversary celebration turned out to be a very joyous event.
In the sunshine of Saturday afternoon, last weekend, sounds of the bagpipes filled the air, as Matthew Hogue, a graduate of St. Paul School, in his Junior year at Hoban High, along with his
companion, Hall Miles, lead the procession from the Rectory along Brown Street into Church.
The Knight
s of Columbus, preceded representatives of our parish organizations who joined in the procession.We were very pleased to have Bishop Gilbert Sheldon, and our Pastor Emeritus, Father John Jenkins, several former priest associates concelebrating at this Mass of Thanksgiving. Father
Jenkins enthusiastically talked about the wonderful volunteers who worked with real dedication to make our parish such a success through the years.
A big bouquet of thanks is due to the wonderful parish volunteers who planned and carried out all the detailed preparations to ensure such a delightful evening. Thank you to Paula Adam and friend Steve, Bob Capanna (History display in Narthex), Joe and Maggie Colant, Sandi Denholm, Ron and Ellen McAvoy (Raffle Ticket Sales), Rosemary Mileski, Terry Nesline, Vi Pappano and Marilyn Spiros.
Sisters of St. Dominic who formerly taught in our school were recognized and applauded at the close of Mass and at the dinner following in Boeke Hall. Our parish choirs, directed by Jin Yu, Patty Rinella and accompanied by Caryn Lintner, Mike Brookman and Madeleine Breen helped to make the liturgy beautiful as well as prayerful.
Anne Yu and her cousin Cindy gave an outstanding and ,remarkable performance of Ave Maria. Thank you all for helping us to give praise and glory to our loving God who has blessed us
through the years.
After Mass, over 245 parishioners and friends gathered in Boeke Hall for a tasty dinner. There was plenty of good conversation, laughter and dancing to match the lively and entertaining band of Joe Pappano and Friends.
Parish Council member, Marilyn Spiros, did a great job as M.C. She announced the winner of the $1,000.00 prize, parishioner Joni Mills. Parishioners Joe and Judy Giacomo.and Ray and Kathy Trenta won the 2nd and 3rd prizes of $250.00.
On Sunday morning, after the 11:00 a.m. Mass, children and adults enjoyed cake, ice cream and punch in the Parish Activity Center. Our Hospitality Committee, Tony and Mary Bachmann,
Robin Daley, Ron and Ellen McAvoy, Dave Nesline, Maggie Syvanych, Rosemary Vavro and Tod and Lori Wammes served up smiles and dished out good cheer to all who were present.
St. Paul Parish has always been noted for the volunteer spirit of our members. To be a vibrant and Christ-centered community we must ever be mindful that it takes many hearts and hands
working together to build a faith-filled community where everyone feels not only welcome but also needed. Let us pray and work in such a manner that we follow “God’s way” into the
future.
With prayers and good wishes,
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