March 17, 2023
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!! Happy Friday! There is an event planned for this evening, a pitch-in dinner and an entertainer. Down the road about 2 minutes is the Holy Trinity Monastery. The grounds are very nice with lots of trees, ponds, wildlife, benches, and trails. There are multiple peacocks on the grounds. Holy Trinity is a Benedictine Monastery. The purpose is to provide a place for retreats or for people to find a peaceful setting for reflection. I sat on a bench for a while also and it truly was a peaceful experience. On Fridays they hold a bake sale from 10:00 AM to noon. They also do lunch from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We figured that today would be a great day to visit.
We got to the bake sale and they had several homemade items for sale. We purchased a few items. One of our favorites was Benedictine Bread. Very healthy and very good. We also found out that they no longer serve lunch. It was a monetary decision. They had some good days and some not so good. We strolled the grounds and went into the Chapel. Small but beautiful. We had been debating on what to take to the pitch-in so we bought an extra loaf of Benedictine Bread.
The pitch-in started at 5:00PM. The park provided corn beef and cabbage. Had I thought earlier, I should have picked up a Guinness to celebrate. There were lots of great dishes and everyone walked away full. Nancy and I both wore green shirts and I had Nancy paint my beard green. She even put a couple of green streaks in her hair. Of course I had to wear my top hat! At 6:00 PM a young lady, Lacy Antonio. Lacy dressed the part and entertained us until 8:00 PM She has a very good voice and is a very good entertainer. She is actually starring in a local theater production of Destry, a Gal, and a Bad Guy. Should make for a fun evening. I hope we get the chance to check it out. On a high note, we won $30 in the 50/50 raffle. Usually at these events, they have a raffle and the money goes towards activities at the park. All in all, it was a fun evening with good friends and good food.
