OER was the scene of a “Celebration of Spring” on April 8, 2014, from 3 to 4:30 P.M. It was the amalgamation of two ideas. For a time, Jamie Couture, Donna Michael’s assistant, had been talking about having his friend Wil Darcangelo and his group, called the Tribe, come to OER and sing for the religious of OER. Tomasz who, with Sister Clare had come to take photos of the religious, talked about having a showing of the photos. Both ideas were put together. “De fil en aiguille,” as we say in French, it was decided to invite all the religious of the region and their friends and relatives to share in both experiences. Refreshments were served: ice cream, cookies, cake, coffee and tea. It became a wonderful spring party, concert and picture showing, complemented by great conversation and laughter with some 45 people.

The community is extremely grateful to Tomasz Jaster, Sister Clare Bertero, Wil and the Tribe, all the religious from the other houses and the relatives and friends who came to visit us. Special thanks also to the novices and Fr. Alex who set up the showing in such a professional manner and to Jamie and Donna who prepared the community room and set up the refreshments. People are already asking when we will have the next party!

Fr. Eugene LaPlante, A.A.