School Auction a success

"River Scene" went for $500

"Pier at Sunset" went for $230

"Ranch in Oregon" went for $200

The School Auction held yesterday was a huge success, and my paintings went for $230, $200, $300 and $500 respectively, bringing in a total of $1230. My gratitude to all those who bid on them and have my paintings now hanging in their homes. A very  generous and enthusiastic crowd of parents and friends attended the annual event. Special thanks to Rene and Craig May who chaired the event.

"New England in Fall" went for $300

School Auction

 

Fr Julian with his 4 watercolors being auctioned

Saturday May 10 is a big day for the parish school of St Francis in Bend, as the annual Auction is being held at the Riverhouse Restaurant/Hotel. It is the biggest fund-raiser for our school, and I am happy to share 4 of my watercolors to be auctioned. I always said that I am an amateur water colorist, self-taught and just enjoying a hobby that I find relaxing, even though I did not find any time so far in Bend to paint. But I hope over the summer months to resume my hobby.

School Madonna

A statue of the Madonna is placed in the school hallway during the month of May. The May crowning took place on Wednesday May 7 as Gracie Morrell is seen crowning the image of Mary.

2014 First Communion group

Class of 2014 - all the children who received their First Holy Communion

May Crowning

The May Crowning was held in St Francis of Assisi new church on May 7th, both in the morning for the school children, and in the afternoon and evening for our Faith Formation program. A statue of the Blessed Mother was crowned at each celebration as children placed flowers in front of the Marian statue. While this was being done, I played several times the Ave Maria by Schubert on my flute, as the long line of children prayerfully processed towards the altar. Afterwards we recited the Rosary, and concluded with the Hail Holy Queen.

"Ave Maria" being played on the flute by Father Julian

Middle School and High School students during the Rosary

More photos can be seen on www.fatherjulian.blogspot.com 

3 Middle School students crowning Mary

Mary's crown being brought up in procession

Our younger Grades presenting flowers to Mary

First Holy Communion

A group of school children before the Mass started

The celebration of the First Holy Communion was held on Sunday May 4 for the English-speaking children at the 10 AM. Approximately 70 children received Jesus in their hearts for the first time, while another 30 Spanish-speaking children will receive their First Holy Communion on Sunday May 11. These photos were taken by Rob Duvalle and show various scenes from this special day in the lives of these children.