Hello, again, Boston,

My computer had a crash, so I was out of commission for a couple of weeks.  I have been awaiting the time when I could tell you about our community open house that happened a few weeks ago.  We opened our Center and beautiful gardens to our neighbors.  We had a great time creating fliers and posting them all around the neighborhood and personally inviting people on the street to join us.  Our whole community rallied to make it a fun, family event with children's games and facepainting, a yard sale, a barbeque and fruit smoothie sales as well as a tour of our Center.  It was a busy and happy day for everyone.  We met many neighbors and shared the joyful light of our spiritual community with all who arrived at our door.  Some people enjoyed the Mary shrine in our garden and sat on the bench in front of the Mother Mary statue in quiet meditation.  Some purchased fresh produce from our community garden, while others found treasures at our yardsale tables.  We have made some new friends and some have even chosen to join us for our classes, seminars and Sunday services.  You are also our neighbor and we extend an invitation to you to visit us for a tour and a cup of tea.  I hope to meet and greet you very soon.  Blessings, Rev Mary Francis