Bishop's Dinner EXTRAVAGANZA!
Our annual fundraising dinner was held on Tuesday, April 24 ... and it was a huge success! Many thanks go out to many people: first, to Bishop Sevilla for hosting the event, to Smitty and his fabulous kitchen crew at Holy Family Parish, to Nancy and her faithful staff in the nursery, to the Sevigny girls (more about that later), and from the bottom of our hearts - to our generous sponsors!
I feel pretty confident saying everyone had a great time, however, it should be noted that the people from Holy Redeemer Parish, sitting with their charming pastor Fr. Osmar, seemed to have just a little bit more fun than the average guest. I'm trying to get invited to join their table next year! I'll let you know how that goes.
The salmon was incredible. I happen to know Smitty's secret but I've promised not to say a word. It will have to remain a mystery. Red Willow Vineyard donated wine for the tables, and Paradisos del Sol and Bonair wineries brought their wares for us to sample. And lets hear it for the Reach Teams who hand-washed all those wine glasses ... before and after the dinner!
As for the entertainment - Megan, Monica, Molly Jo, and Mary Grace Sevigny were ... well, they were just "supercalifragilisticexspieladocious!" Imagine your favorite "Mary Poppins" show tunes tweaked especially for Reach and performed live by these talented young ladies. For instance (think "kick your knees up - step in time ...) - "Take your wallet out, now its time, take your wallet out, now its time. You've had your salmon and your wine, take your wallet out, now its time."
And we are humbled and grateful that so many people did just that. Thanks to all who partner with Reach Youth Ministry (in whatever way!) in spreading the Gospel to young people. You build us up - we are blest.
I feel pretty confident saying everyone had a great time, however, it should be noted that the people from Holy Redeemer Parish, sitting with their charming pastor Fr. Osmar, seemed to have just a little bit more fun than the average guest. I'm trying to get invited to join their table next year! I'll let you know how that goes.
The salmon was incredible. I happen to know Smitty's secret but I've promised not to say a word. It will have to remain a mystery. Red Willow Vineyard donated wine for the tables, and Paradisos del Sol and Bonair wineries brought their wares for us to sample. And lets hear it for the Reach Teams who hand-washed all those wine glasses ... before and after the dinner!
As for the entertainment - Megan, Monica, Molly Jo, and Mary Grace Sevigny were ... well, they were just "supercalifragilisticexspieladocious!" Imagine your favorite "Mary Poppins" show tunes tweaked especially for Reach and performed live by these talented young ladies. For instance (think "kick your knees up - step in time ...) - "Take your wallet out, now its time, take your wallet out, now its time. You've had your salmon and your wine, take your wallet out, now its time."
And we are humbled and grateful that so many people did just that. Thanks to all who partner with Reach Youth Ministry (in whatever way!) in spreading the Gospel to young people. You build us up - we are blest.
3 Comments:
COLORS!! Sometimes blogs just need them!
i just had to post something after i saw that megan labelled herself so you would know it was her... and not me.
Oh, my Meg(h)ans! Don't you just love 'em?
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