SAINT PHILIP NERI ITALIAN FESTIVAL

Benvenuti! Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church held its 14th Annual Italian Festival this weekend, which featured homemade Italian specialties, a silent auction, live entertainment, games, rides and vendors. Fr. John Giuliani, C.O., pastor of Saint Philip Neri Church, opened the festivities with a blessing, bidding all to join him to celebrate the Lord's bounty, his promises and his love.

These photos, taken Thursday at the opening of the festival, show several aspects of the activities. At top, Bob Wilusz, accordionist, is strolling through the dining hall. Fr. Edward McDevitt, C.O., assistant pastor at Saint Philip Neri Church is seen with a Rock Hill Oratory visitor, Kevin Waters. Below, Fr. John Giuliani, C.O. is dining in the company of two happy parishioners.

Women of Divine Saviour Catholic Church

The Women of Divine Saviour held their last dinner for the season in York at The Brandon House, a restaurant whose owner studied at the Cordon Bleu in Paris. Members were joined by family, spouses and friends. At left is president of WODS, Debbie Mitchell with Fr. Elbano.

Above left: All having a good time!

Right above: Fr. Elbano, Br. Josemaria, Rose Cacciacarne and her daughter, Beverly Blair.

Brother David Boone, C.O. honored

A celebration of the life and work of Br. David Boone took place on Sunday, April 26th, in the South Pointe High School Auditorium in Rock Hill. In the photo he is standing next to Sr. Frances Saring, MSBT, a Trinitarian sister who worked alongside Br. David for many years. She was reassigned recently and returned to her Motherhouse in Philadelphia.

The event was sponsored by Saint Mary Catholic Church and the Rock Hill Ecumenical Chorale and featured the splendid singing of the Chorale as well as performances by the jazz group, The Plair Ensemble. The gathering also honored the Chorale for its 10 years of performing in the community.

Br. David was born in Western Kentucky, entered the seminary at age 16 and joined the Rock Hill Oratory in 1951. He was assigned to Saint Mary Church on Sept. 1, 1959. Through the years Br. David has been involved in the civil rights movement in Rock Hill, the development of the city's Parks and Recreation facilities, the establishment of services for the poor in this community, and the evolution of Saint Mary Catholic Church as a beacon for social justice.

At the end of the evening a special presentation was made honoring Br. David with The Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest award for a civilian. This was presented by the Honorable Robert W. Hayes, Jr., state senator for our district. Congratulations Brother David!