On day that was overcast and threatening rain, we served 43 people-up 10 from week 1.  Games, free SPSE materials and free books were offered along with our free hot dog meal.

We had one Spanish speaking diner originally from Peru who is looking for a job.  Phil, our "resident" Spanish speaker, gave her the address to the local food shelf who might be able to help her with resources.

We also had a immigrant from Cameroon who is looking for a job and who also directed to the same food shelf.

D stopped by who has Catholic relatives.  D is a transplant recipient who needs some follow up care regarding an issue.  We gave him a Miraculous Medal and he took a St Joseph one for his unemployed girlfriend.  Phil brought him to the adoration chapel to sit in the Lord's presence.  D said that was just what he needed. He expressed some interest in attending St Raphael as he is looking for a church home.

G, a recent revert and newly registered parishioner, stopped by for a meal and was able to connect with parishioners to help him feel more at home.  He was given a brochure on Confession.  Our pastor stopped by and was able to speak to G.

As we were picking up since rain was threatening, food supplies were low, and time was nearing 7 pm, a young man stopped to gather a "take out" meal for himself and his sister.  He was sent home with a few extra items since we were picking up.

As Sharon was packing up the materials to protect them from the sprinkles that were falling, a gentleman stopped by.  He wished he had come earlier so he could have had more time to spend at our event.  Sharon invited him to come next week, but he had enough time to grab at least half a dozen books, including a Bible.

Many of our visitors were given slips of paper (see above) advertising our remaining dates. While our two teens featured last week did not return, we hope to see them and others return next week when the weather might be better.

Thank you to all our volunteers, especially those who purchased and set out food items. A big thank you to our pastor for stopping by and greeting diners.