Saint Francis of Assisi Hosts Annual Mardi Gras

The Franciscan Sisters assisted with the decorations at the Civic Center for the annual Saint Francis of Assisi Mardi Gras Dinner and Ball. The Mardi Gras event is a fundraiser for St. Francis of Assisi School. Sister Myra Jean, who was visiting us, joined in the true spirit of the season Friday evening, by lending a hand with putting up the stage skirting, arranging table center pieces and whatever else needed doing.

Final touches before the guests arrive. The centerpiece just wasn’t straight, but Sister Myra Jean was up for the task!

 

An overview of part the dining room.

 

Sister Kathleen ponders the evening ahead with the welcoming arc in the background through which the guests enter.

 

Three of the Friars eagerly anticipate the music and the meal.

 

As the guests begin to gather it seems like a good time for a group picture!

 

The meal was courtesy of Brown’s Catering and the music was provided by DJ TRAXX CRE8TOR 

After a delicious Southern meal of gumbo, red beans and rice, BBQ meatballs, various chicken drummies, crackers and cheeses, fresh fruit and toasted sandwiches. Dessert was yet to follow.

 

Bread Pudding with vanilla sauce and King Cake to top it off!                                                                                                      

The meal was delicious and the dance floor was often filled with people enjoying the rhythm of familiar songs.  It truly was an evening of “Festival” for all who attended!  Now masks and banners and balloons are tidily stored away for another year!