| Pentecost International Festival |
| On May 23, 2010 the parish of Our Lady of Consolation in Charlotte, NC celebrated Pentecost at Consolation with an international festival. Lively dance and music and a parade of flags was part our 11:00 Mass followed by a spread of food representing the many countries represented at Consolation, mostly from Africa. Those who brought food for the celebration were from Togo, Congo, Nigeria, Liberia, Zambia, Trinidad, Grenada, Haiti, Senegal, Puerto Rico, Panama, Ireland and of course the United States. What a wonderful spread of food and togetherness. The day before, St. Thomas Aquinas celebrated their international day with over 30 countries represented. The day included food, flags dance and music and a beautiful spirit of unity amidst diversity. Both celebrations brought the communities together. -Fr. Martin Schratz, OFM Cap. |
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