Saint John Vianney Parish's 30th Birthday

Friends

St. John Vianney 30th Birthday - Cathy, ET, Delphine

Lunch is done, as Kathy contemplates, and ET and Delphine are obviously intrigued by something over there.

St. John Vianney 30th Birthday - Irene, Betty & Paul

Irene, Betty and Paul

St. John Vianney 30th Birthday - Marie, Betty & Paul

Marie, Betty and Paul

The Prize Draw

As part of the festivities, there was a raffle for an autographed Mariner's Baseball bat.

St. John Vianney 30th Birthday - Fr. Heric about to draw bat

Father Heric (left) holding the bat, while Father Kevin (current pastor) holds the basket with the tickets.

St. John Vianney 30th Birthday - Fr. Heric drawing bat

Father Heric has drawn the winning ticket and is passing it to Father Kevin to announce the lucky winner. It was not me as I did not buy a ticket. I would not have known what to do with the bat anyway, so figured it would be nicer to have the winner appreciate the prize.

And Jesus Laughed

After lunch we were offered a wonderful presentation by Nick Weber, a friend of Father Kevin. They met when working in a circus! Nick's presentation, explaining how laughter is missing from the Gospels, was both very enjoyable and thought provoking.

St. John Vianney 30th Birthday - inside church

Gathering in the church awaiting the performance.

St. John Vianney 30th Birthday - Altar flower decorations

Part of the altar decorations - a beautiful bunch of flowers.

St. John Vianney 30th Birthday -

Performance under way.

St. John Vianney 30th Birthday - Father Kevin thanking Nick Weber

Father Kevin thanking Nick for his trip (he lives in Wisconsin).

Celebration Begins