FCSLA In the Community: Branch Get-Togethers

Cleveland District Christmas Party 2008

The Cleveland District sponsored its annual Christmas party for the residents of the Light of Hearts Villa on Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Members and residents were entertained first with Christmas carols played by Johnny Pastirik and Ralph Szubski on their accordions, followed by the Lucina Dancers and then by the Elyria Accelerated Signers.

Everyone enjoyed the veggies and bakery provided by the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association members who attended and partook of the festivities. The Light of Hearts staff provided the coffee and punch.

As has become a tradition, Fr. Joachim Pastirik, OSB (and twin brother of John the accordion player) played Santa, full costume and all, and gave each resident one of the Christmas presents that the Cleveland District provided. Santa, along with several FCSLA members, also danced the "Electric Slide" and the "Macarena".

The celebration concluded with the Mass at 4:00 p.m. which was celebrated by Bishop Roger Gries, OSB. And another beautiful memory was created. 

It is also noted that the week before the party, more than a dozen FCSLA members – Senior and Junior – participated in the annual Christmas trimming of the trees and hallways at Light of Hearts Villa. 

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