Mission Appeal Heroes (Part II)

I just received some more photos from the Mission Appeal at Ascension Parish in Bastrop Texas from David Hall.  Thanks David!  The photos are truly awesome.  Take a look at this beautiful parish:

Here are a couple photos of Linda Hall and Br. Gabriel Maria presenting the appeal:

And, of course, a photo of br. Gabriel being funny at breakfast between Masses:

Br. Gabriel Maria got a chance to meet with Mrs. Hobby - the wife of Deacon Bill Hobby who played a very important role behind the scenes to make these Mission Appeals in the Diocese of Austin possible.  Thank you Hobby family.  I should also mention that Nancy Hobby's brother Father Jesús is also a member of the Community of Saint John currently assigned to our Priory in the Philippines.

A big thank you to Fr. Rafael who generously welcomed us to his parish, and to all the mothers whose special day we were also celebrating.  Truly the Holy Spirit is present weaving His bonds of love between us in ways we could never have foreseen - showing that our perseverance and trust enable Him to do things well beyond our imagining.  When things don't turn out according to our initial plan, we rejoice because it gives the Holy Spirit a chance to do things His way.