Open House Saturday June
23,
2018 |
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James Donohue (r.), Vice President of St Michael's World Apostolate (SMWA) and William Dykes (l.), Lay Order of St. Michael (LOSM), greeting pilgrims as they exit the bus. |
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About 50 pilgrims gathered for the Open House at Our Lady’s Workshop. They got a first-hand look of our sizeable operation when they toured the offices and pressroom. They also enjoyed good conversation, refreshments and the gardens. |
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SMWA President Michael Mangan with Fr. Terry Brennan of Santa Fe, N.M.. |
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Regular attendee, Fr. Ignatio Bokosi (l.) and first-timer, Fr. McDonald Kankhono JCL, both from Malawi, Africa, with Francis Harrington of Boston, Mass. |
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Brianna Jimenez (l.) and her sister, Rebecca, just outside the workshop with James Donohue LOSM and Darryl Bolisay LOSM. |
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Anniversary Gift Shop Rosaries, medals, books and other sacramentals were laid out
and made available to the pilgrims who obtained many gifts for their loved ones
back home. |
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SMWA International Pilgrimage Coordinator, Regina Fox (l.), and Elda Lobillo of Corona, N.Y., enjoying the festivites. |
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Francis Harrington, ace volunteer and professional pressman, demonstrating the printing process of Our Lady's Message. |
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Michael explaining the nuts and bolts of the Art Department, including the graphic design of the brochures and the website design and maintenance. |
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Fr. McDonald Kankhono JCL, holding the replica sword of St. Michael from the Vatican Museum
that hangs in Michael Mangan's office.
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