Celebrating Fr. Francois’s 50th Birthday
Fr. Francois Eale turned 50 years old this past month, and celebrated with friends and parishioners at Hospitality Sunday after Mass on December 11. The event was hosted by Deacon Allan Longo, Deacon Jim Byrne, and Deacon Jean Cantave in the lower church with gifts, decorations, and cupcakes. Happy Birthday, Fr. Francois, and we wish you a wonderful year ahead!
All Eyes were Smiling! A St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance Recap
It was a grand evening for everyone, Irish or otherwise! 135 people attended the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance at St. Francis on March 11, dancing to the music of Irish group Buoy 34, and entertained by the Irish step dancers from the Doherty/Petry School of Irish Dance, and the bagpipe tunes of Nicholas Minguillon. Judges Lisa Love and Liz Cook chose Carol Queally and Leslie Kulawicz the winners of the Soda Bread contest from among 10 entries.
St. Patrick The Irish Legend!
In recognition of Irish American History Month, we are showing the film “St. Patrick: The Irish Legend”, starring Patrick Bergin, Malcolm McDowell, Alan Bates, and Susannah York.
