08-21-07 Welcome Back Mass & Picnic

		The St. Francis School Community gathered on Tuesday, August 21st to begin the school year with what has become an annual Mass and BBQ.  Fr. Wayne, Chaplain of the High School, celebrated the Mass on the Memorial of St. Pius X.  Pius X was Pope from 1903 - 1914.  It was Pius X that advocated that Catholics should recieve the Eucharist frequently.  Up until his enouragement, people might receive the Eucharist only every few years.  Pius helped us realize that we need the grace God offers each day of our lives.
		About 200 gathered to celebrate Eucharist and share in the Body and Blood of Christ.  Fr. Wayne shared that each of us are called to be people who will spread the good news to every person we meet by all that we say and do.  As Christians, we not only consume the Body of Christ, we are called to become the Body of Christ to a world that far too often has lights that are contrary to our Christian beliefs.
		After the Mass,  a potluck picnic was shared by all present.  Hot Dogs, Fr. Wayne's favorite meal, were grilled by the School Board and people who came and attended the celebration brought their favorite salad/side dish/dessert to share.   There was plenty for all who came, and it was a great welcome back for our school community. Click here for pictures from the Mass & Picnic