Afternoon at the movies

The Afternoon at the Movies was a good success. Some fifty people came out, of all walks of life and all ages, to watch Padre Pio: Miracle Man.

As the intermission started, one of the attendees asked me, "When's the next one, Father?" "We're working on it," I replied.

When all is said and done, I think we'll have raised about $350.00 for the Dead Theologians Society.

A few pictures:

An afternoon at the movies

Just a reminder about the showing of the movie Padre Pio: Miracle Man Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the parish center.

If you could be present at 1:30 to help set up snacks and things that would be great. Also, if you can bring some goodies to offer that would also be most welcome. Craig is in charge of the refreshments.

Because of the movie, we will not meet at 7:00 p.m. for our usual meeting. Perhaps we could go out together for supper after the movie.

Chrism Mass

Fr. Joe Carlos, O.F.M., is organizing a bus trip to the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. The cost will be $15.00 per person, which is quite reasonable.

The Chrism Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 2nd. If you have never been to the Chrism Mass, it is certainly worth attending!

At this Mass, the Bishop asks the priests of the Diocese to renew the promises they made at their ordinations. The Bishop also blesses the sacred oils that will be used throughout the coming year: the Oil of Catechumens, the Oil of the Sick, and the Sacred Chrism.

If you want to come on the bus trip - or on your own - let me know soon and I'll get more details for you.

Putting on the gold leaf

Stirring the paint...

Pouring the paint...

Stay within the lines...

Rolling on the gold...

Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the gold...

I like this picture...

A few finishing touches...

Who's hungry?

Painting prep work

Putting down the plastic drop sheets...

Melting the wax off of the wall...

Melting the wax out of the fabrics...

Washing down the wall...

Taping the lines...

Someone has to supervise...

The painting plans

Here are the basic plans that Ann has designed for the painting of the Dead Theologians Room:

The icon and candles will remain and the painting will occur around them.

Several Saints will be painted processing toward the icon of Mary, the Life-Giving Spring.

The logo of the Dead Theologians Society will be placed above the stairs.

Painting Party

The Dead Theologians Society will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. to begin the painting of the DTS meeting room in the parish center.

Either bring or wear clothes that you won't mind getting paint on. We'll have brushes, paint and other supplies on hand and Ann will direct our efforts.

We might even order pizza...