For the Feast of the Sacred Heart, the community at St. Ignatius Martyr Church in Austin hosted the priests, brothers, and sisters in the Austin area.  The ever-smiling pastor, Fr. Joe Tomei, (as we can see in this picture shamelessly "borrowed" from the St. Ignatius web page) led us in evening prayer, followed by a social hour and a wonderful dinner at the rectory.  Make sure you check out Fr. Joe at the St. Ignatius Fun Run!!

There were many brothers who came from St. Joe Hall and Brother Vincent Pieaux Residence.  Among them were some who just moved into the Austin area from the New Orleans area: Brother Stephen Walsh and Brother Robert LeGros.  Welcome to Austin!!!   "A good time was had by all!!!"

The Feast of the Sacred Heart was extra special this year in Mexico. Javier Herminio Garcia and Alfredo Olvera Ledezma graduated from 

 the Minor Seminary. All the members of both houses of formation attended the festivities in the Minor Seminary of Monterrey. First there was a Mass of Thanksgiving. Fathers Dan Panchot and Len Collins concelebrated along with the priests on the seminary staff. Javier and Alfredo did the readings for the Mass. The graduation ceremony took place after Mass in a large hall outside the chapel. Alfredo and Javier were two of the 47 graduates. Each received a "Diplomata" in Humanities. The program included the presentation of the diplomas, a salute to the Mexican Flag, several speeches, a computer generated slide show and a toast to the new graduates.

After the graduation the group headed back across town to Guadalupe and a party in the Professed House. There they were joined by Father Pete Logsdon, Sisters Juanita and Mica and their soon to be candidate Lili.  There were more presentations to the two honorees and speeches by everyone present and a toast to the soon to be philosophers. And of course there were drinks, mostly Coca Cola, and food. Needless to say a good time was had by all!!!

We don't know what's being sold,l but it looks as though Marin Hernandez isn't buying!!!!