Volunteers Eucharist and Party 2003

On Sept. 7, friends and volunteers of the Xaverian Missionaries in Franklin, came together for an outdoor mass at the Shrine of St. Francis Xavier.  It was a beautiful afternoon of sharing stories and thanking God for the opportunity we had to serve the mission of the Church in varied ways.  Some worked at the Festival in June, others offered their mornings for preparing the mailings, still others showed their volunteering skills in beautifying the grounds, keeping up with flowers, doing some maintenance around the house, and even raking leaves.  You never know how the many volunteers show their support throughout the year, but they are always there when we need help.

To them, a deep sense of appreciation and gratitude for donating their time and talents to make of Xavier Knoll a welcoming place for peoples of all ages.  The following pics, from Pat Casper's camera, focus on the outdoor Eucharist... but there was time for rejoicing, singing, dancing, and good food, too.