This year we were greeted upon our arrival with something unsual and ghoolish. As we approached the front gate we spotted a large crowd jumping and screaming. The residents and sisters greeted us at the main entrance. Our arrival usually did not merit a crowd of greeters, except one year to be sprayed with silly string. The culprit who organzied that caper was none other than Mother Superior.
Laughter and explanations filled the first moments of our arrival. But our visit to the residents and sisters enabled us to engage in some soemthing far greater that a scare of a trick. We gathered at Queen of Peace for something more meaningful than a costume or a pumpkin. We gathered to share a relationship that we have developed for many years. We gathered to engage in dialogue with those who are often without their families. We gathered to shares stories and experience peace and joy.
It did not take too long for our students to get acquainted with the residents. Good cheer and entertainment filled the over 50 student volunteers. And memories became the lasting effect of this year's Halloween.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!