75 enjoy dinner to kick off Priesthood Sunday

Akron Serra Club organizer Maggie Walker with 'Thank You' cake

About 75 parishioners attended the casserole dinner in the Parish Activity Center to kick off the Priesthood Sunday events. The dinner was cordinated by the Akron Serra Club. Dineras enjoyed a delicious selection of foods brsought in by parishioners. A large cake was a "thank you" tribute to the devoted priests at St. Paul. Tribute was paid to Fr. Ralph Thomas, the pastor. Fr. John M. Jenkins, the pastor emeritus; Fr. James Berardi, and all living and deceased priests who have served the parish in its 94-year history.

Don and Dorothy Gross (at left) were among those enjoying the dinner.

Akron Serra Club members include president Rudy DiDonato, John Amedeo, Ron McAvoy and Maggie Walker. ( Photos by Tony DiDonato)