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St. Mary parish picnics through rain

The parish didn't let the bad weather ruin their day Dec. 9.


  • By Katie Johns
  • | 3:30 p.m. December 9, 2017
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After a year hiatus, the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church parish picnic made its comeback Dec. 9.

About 200 church members gathered for the picnic, which had to be moved indoors due to rain. However, the weather didn’t stop the attendees from their fun. Complete with a barbecue buffet, potluck appetizer tables and a visit from The Purple Belle Ice Cream Truck, congregants mingled throughout the afternoon.

Julie Flaherty and Maggie Urban
Julie Flaherty and Maggie Urban
Lou Patalinghug and Jane Bagot
Lou Patalinghug and Jane Bagot
Marlene McBrier, Christina Filkins and Barbara Bellamente
Marlene McBrier, Christina Filkins and Barbara Bellamente
Sue Antonello and Pat Stusek
Sue Antonello and Pat Stusek
Pat Marshke and Deborah O’Connor
Pat Marshke and Deborah O’Connor
Pat Marshke, the Rev. Gerry Finegan and Deborah O’Connor
Pat Marshke, the Rev. Gerry Finegan and Deborah O’Connor
Dee Tornillo and Judee Ednean
Dee Tornillo and Judee Ednean
Tom Vitro, Rick Stauffer, Jack and Antoinette Brill, Lenny DiStefano and Chuck Sobieck
Tom Vitro, Rick Stauffer, Jack and Antoinette Brill, Lenny DiStefano and Chuck Sobieck
Maggie Oberst and Carol Hammer
Maggie Oberst and Carol Hammer
The Rev. Gerry Finegan, Beth Waldmann and Lenny DiStefano
The Rev. Gerry Finegan, Beth Waldmann and Lenny DiStefano

 

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