In Partnership with St Brigid's Banquet

Friends of Francois New Year’s Day Dinner was well attended by many rain soaked guests who welcomed a dry place to share dinner and exchange New Year’s greetings.  Our guests had the choice between three different soups and were able to select what they most wished to have in their deli sandwich.  Honora did a great job leading the preparations of our sandwich ingredients and later setting up our deli serving line, not an easy task.  Cudos to Honora.

We were also fortunate to share this event with the joy filled volunteers from Wedgwood Presbyterian again.  They also brought donated winter wear and other clothing items to share with our guests.  Thank you for joining us.  It is always a treat to share this time with you.

I wish I knew how to send pictures: pictures of our guests enjoying what we have prepared:  pictures of the small children reaching up to serve cookies or butter cubes: pictures of volunteers helping our guests try different jackets seeking the best fit.  I would also send the sounds of companionship in the kitchen where cheese was sliced for New Year or chicken breasts were pounded for Christmas dinner.   I will send thanks to the many, many people involved in donating, planning, shopping, cooking, sampling, and serving these dinners; this adventure that Francois began.

In all things give thanks!  Happy New Year!