| Pentecost International Festivals |
On May 23 the parish of Our Lady of Consolation in Charlotte, NC celebrated Pentecost
with an international festival. Lively dance and music and a parade of flags was part of
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, music, and a beautiful
spirit of unity amidst diversity. Both celebrations brought the communities together.
-Fr. Martin Schratz, O.F.M. Cap.
with an international festival. Lively dance and music and a parade of flags was part of
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, music, and a beautiful
spirit of unity amidst diversity. Both celebrations brought the communities together.
-Fr. Martin Schratz, O.F.M. Cap.
