GOLDEN JUBILEE '08
    

St. Mary Church,
Los Gatos,
was the site of the celebration
in honor of
Grace Briare, SNJM
Diane Denke, SNJM
Mary Mackessy, SNJM
David Emmanuel Paula, SNJM
Jo'Ann De Quattro, SNJM
Marianne Viani, SNJM.
    
    

 

 

 

 

 
  
The time before the ceremony was spent in talking with friends and preparing for the "big"event.
  
    

The beautiful and meaningful homily was given by Sister David Emmanuel.

To read the text of her homily
              Click here.

 

Bishop Richard Garcia from the Monterey Diocese presided at the liturgy.

      

  

Sister Dolores Cazares' sister, Jenny, and brother, Dan, presented Sister Diane with Native American ceremonial artifacts with which to perform a sacred blessing of incense to the
four directions of the universe.
A joyful ending
to a joyous ceremony!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The joyous ceremony was continued at a reception
in the parish hall.

 

 

 

Photos by Jean Morningstar, snjm

Photo by Sally McEachen, SNJMA