Franklin, Wisconsin

Mission Festival 2010: Weather does not discourage volunteers

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The 2010 Xaverian Mission Festival in Franklin, Wisconsin turned out to be a “wet one,” with rain threatening each day of setup and during the event (see photos below). But even the weather conditions did not stop the many volunteers and friends from coming at Xavier Knoll at the end of June to celebrate a good time and support the mission cause.
The Festival Mass, the highlight of our Sunday morning, was presided by Fr. Victor Mosele who, this year, is celebrating 50 years of missionary priesthood. Even though it was celebrated under the main tent because of the inclement weather, Fr. Victor, with his usual enthusiasm for the missionary life, invited the “outdoor congregation” to appreciate the gift of missionaries the world over, to reflect on the goodness of the Lord even in challenging moments (he referred to his own captivity by the rebels in Sierra Leone), and to do our best to extend our hands for the proclamation of the Gospel throughout the world.
The Xaverians in Franklin sincerely thank the Festival committee and the many friends who volunteered for this fund-raising event at Xavier Knoll. We remember you in our prayers. Thanks for your ever-faithful presence and friendship.

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