Bishop's Fund Kick-Off Mass

Bishop's Fund Kick-Off Mass - Celebrated at Saint Charles Church, May 26th, 2009
Celebrant... Bishop Salvatore Matano, Bishop of Burlington.
A reception followed at the Religious Ed & Social Center.

Bishop Matano greets parishioners Kay Hennessey and Anne Fitzgerald at the
Saint Charles / Sacred Heart Education and Social Center following the Mass.

The 4th Degree Color Guard of the Knights of Columbus provided an escort for the Bishop!

Rob Szpila chats with Bishop Matano. Rob is the Youth Ministry Coordinator for the Diocese of Burlington.

What's Father Rich doing?? Maybe making a list of who to call for great snacks!

The large group attending the reception after Bishop Matano's Bishop's Fund Kick-Off Mass had a great time visiting and enjoying delicious snacks. Many area priests joined Bishop Matano in celebrating the Mass and attended the reception. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the event!

Other guests at the Mass and reception were members of the Diocese staff. Here, Richard Fischer, Director of Stewardship and development, chats with parishioner Rita Corliss. Father Daniel White, director of vocations for the Diocese, is to his right.