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Regional News - Spring 2007


Region I:� Pennsylvania

�� The friars of Region I joined the friars at Saint Bernardine�s for Christmas dinner.� Some of the local diocesan priests graciously accepted the invitation to gather with the friars, who are known for their hospitality.� A delicious, festive meal warmed the hearts and palates of all.� After the rigors of a tightly-packed series of Advent/Christmas liturgies, the friars and their diocesan neighbors enjoyed a relaxed and delightful evening, renewing old friendships and relating colorful stories of the friars they once knew. (From Christopher.)�

As a show of appreciation for their service to our community, the lay staff, with spouses and guests, were invited to join the friars at Saint Bernardine�s for a Christmas party and dinner on January 2, 2007.� Welcomed into the warmth of a beautifully festooned Motherhouse, merry-makers were met with a warm crab/artichoke dip, bruschetta, assorted Italian meats and cheeses, warm and chilled beverages.� Dinner was prepared by Christopher Panagoplos and his sister, Peachie, and was served by their nieces.� It featured a center-cut loin of pork with pear chutney, roasted root vegetables, and string beans.� Dessert included an Italian cream and biscotti parfait, home-made Greek and Italian cookies, and candies from local confectioners.�� A highly-charged and spirited round of Crazy Bingo followed, with fascinating gifts chosen by the winners.� The evening of appreciation and delight, in the beauty and glow of the Christmas season, ended with praying the Blessing of Saint Francis. (From Christopher.)

♦�� Stephen Baker, Regional Minister, reported that the friars from Region I gathered on February 18 to complete the �The Five Wishes� document.� They also have scheduled the date for their regional retreat.

Region II:� West Virginia,Virginia, Washington, D.C.

After four years of planning,�the completion of their first pledge campaign, and receiving enthusiastic support from the local bishop, Cyprian Mercieca and the people of Saint Vincent de Paul parish began construction on the new worship space of their church in the latter part of November 2006. Much necessary time was spent finding the right architect.� The architect, in turn, brought in competent engineers, a good construction company, and other professional advisors to make up an expert�team. The inner walls began going up the first week in January. Mild weather and lack of snow has enabled the work to progress rapidly until recently. The capacity of the present church is 150 people. The new worship space will accommodate 440. A balcony is being built now for the time when even 440 seats will not suffice. The balcony will seat an additional 88 people. It will not be used until needed. The work is expected to be completed by September, 2007.� (From Cyprian.)

Construction is underway on Saint Vincent de Paul parish in Berkeley Springs, WV.�� As Franciscans we continue the tradition of �building up the Church!�

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