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Our Annual 2008 Pot Luck Lenten Luncheon
was again, one of our best meetings. It is
absolutely incredible how many different dishes can be made and still stay within the Lenten guidelines for fasting during the Great Lent. Although Fr. Michael has explained many times that the way that you fast is entirely up to you. (Also, if you are not well, you are not supposed to fast). Lent begins with Meat Fare Sunday, which means we do not eat meat. The next Sunday, called Cheese Fare Sunday, is the last day when cheese, butter, and eggs may be eaten. On that day a typical meal includes pasta, salads, and sweets. The next Monday is Pure Monday, the first day of the forty-day fast when a strict fast may be observed. No meat, fish, milk, butter, cheese, or eggs are to eaten until Easter Sunday. You are very good indeed if you are able to follow all of the guidelines! Many only fast on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. However, most comply with the strict diet during Holy Week.
Father Michael gave a wonderful speech with the high
points going over all the important days of Lent and Holy Week and the
meanings and and However, the real stars of this Luncheon are the
beautiful people below who prepared these delicious dishes with loving hands
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 Olga's cookies were sweet and wonderful.Olga |
 Espa made a wonderful orzo casserole |
 These spinach pies were excellent! |
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 Rita makes her famous delicious green beans |
 Home made halva, what a treat! |
 Spinach and rice, this is my new favorite dish |
 The Lentil Soup was superb!! |
 Eggplant with tomato topping |
 Katina made delicious potato salad |
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 Lima Beans were one of our favorites |
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 White bean salad was a huge hit |
 These garbonzo beans were wonderful |
 Mary's casserole was magnificent |
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 Cal Skumas made three bean salad and it was lovely. |
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 George and Mrs. Meade fill their plates. |
 Tabouleh was excellent and one of my favorites |
 Joan's recipe for articoke hearts was delicious. |
 Louie brought orzo with shrimp |
 Eleni made an exquisitely delicious dish!! |
 We now how proof that Father Michael does actually eat food!! |
 Everyone is full and happy. |
 Teresa and her mom enjoy all the food. |
 The long table is full of all the fabulous foods. |