EASTER 2013 - No Fooling

I know--it's already April and there has been no post since February 11.  Well, here goes--with pictures of our Easter brunch courtesy of Matt Beben.

Ursuline Sisters Donna, Carolyn, Regina Marie with Br. Bob and the pancakes!

 

Twenty two people sat down to our Easter Brunch this year. Once again, Bob Koppes’ blueberry pancakes were a hit—you can’t eat just one!  Bellinis [OJ, sparkling wine and peach schnapps], fresh fruit cup, sausages, muffins and pastries rounded out the menu.  Matt Beben was assistant chef, and photographer!  John and Charles set tables, with Charles purchasing lilies and ‘Peeps’ for our décor!

John Petrullo’s parents were here, as were our neighbors, Glenn and Randy.  Glenn Lirette is a not only a good neighbor, he is also a benefactor, and our landscaping and architectural consultant.  Jenn Inberg and Don Baker who work with Matt Beben at United Saints joined us also. [She’s Matt’s barber!  Shhh!] 

Holy Faith Sisters Nancy and Pauline, John Petrullo and his parents and Br. Charles

As you will see in the pictures, guests included Sisters of the Holy Family [they volunteer at Lantern Light as do John P. and Br. Charles], Ursulines, and a Sister and a Daughter of Charity.

Srs. Monica, SC, Carla. OSU, Maura CHF, Carolyn, OSU, Ginger, OSU and Br. John

 

A later view--that's Glenn Lirette where Sr. Monica Gundler was!

 Travis Wains mother, Vicky and Aunt Helen were here for dinner on Wednesday of Holy Week; they traveled to Lafayette, Louisiana to visit members of his family for Easter.

Sr. Donna Hyndman, OSU and Don Baker,  on the balcony, with a "Peep"

You’ll note that one of the pictures is of guests sitting on the balcony.  During March, the parish embarked on a major reconstruction of the front balcony which included newly fashioned pillars, new structural beams, and new ceilings and flooring.  It has returned the balcony to new condition while remaining faithful to the architecture and materials of the original.  Great thanks are owed to our Pastor,  Msgr. Nalty,  Dianne Caverly, the facilities manager [her husband graduated from Br. Rice, Michigan], and the construction crew led by David Garcia.

During Holy Week,  Serutine Air Conditioning completed the installation of new duct work and mechanicals for the system that heats and cools the first floor of the original building.  The rooms used by the Kinghts of Columbus, the bar area, ‘Map Room’ and kitchen are now more liveable!  Br. Bob has done much work replacing ceiling tiles, and repairing the results of years of neglect in this area.  During Lent the parish moved its fish fry here and folks were amazed at the work he did or spearheaded.

There's a reason it is called the 'Map Room"

Matt Beben was here--note laptop  and footwear!

 Looking ahead, we celebrate Bob’s 70^th birthday on April 15, and Travis’ 23^rd on April 22.  On April 28^th the Archdiocese of New Orleans celebrates religious men and women who are Jubilarians; Br. Charles and the community will be there celebrating Charles’ 70^th year in religious life.

We plan a reception at the Blessed Pauline Center on May 18^th to celebrate Charles and Bob.