Postscripts

Blessing of the New Spiritual Center, April 25, 2008

The blessing ceremony began with a service in the church. The St. Paul Adult Choir outdid themselves in the quality of the music. They rocked the rafters with gorgeous, heavenly sound, led by Music Director Ernie Andreoli, and Cantors Carol Wall, Beth Meagher, and Emmalee Italia.

The actual blessing took place in the large gathering space in the basement:

 
Deacon Joseph Kupin, Deacon Frank Crivello and Jim Knipper assisted at the service and look on at the blessing:

 
Present for the blessing and celebration afterwards were the team from Saphire Associates along with Bill Ryan who oversaw the project.

 
All the food (and it was AMAZING!) was made by AnneMarie Calderone, Director of Religious Education, who in a former life was a caterer. Who knew?

KofC Communion Breakfast, April 13, 2008

At their annual Communion Breakfast on April 13, the Knights of Columbus, Council 636, presented the Fr. Farren award to John Wandishin, former director of the St. Paul Athletic Committee, for his many years of dedicated service to the athletic program and children of the parish. The Fr. Farren award recognizes outstanding Christian service to church, parish and community for a sustained period of time.

From left, John Butler, KofC Grand Knight, John Wandishin, and Bob Henry who presented the award, noting the tirelessness and dedication with which John devoted himself to running the parish's athletic program.	John's family poses with him just after the award presentation, wife Denise and children on the left, parents and mother-in-law on the right.
John Wandishin with Mr & Mrs Leo Stinson (right).	John poses with (from left) KofC dignitaries Pete Donchack, District Deputy, Bernie McGloin and Dan Rossi.