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The Five Rectors of Santa Susanna Church: Fr. Greg, Fr. Robert O'Donnell, Fr. Ed Pietrucha, Fr. Paul Robichaud and Fr. Sean Foley, April 12, 2008

Fr. Greg with two of the organizers of the Rectors' Dinner: Jane Pyrak and Vernetta Gaiani

Full Chapel at St. Paul's College for the celebration of the Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 12, 2008, Members of the Paulist Washington Community and Santa Susanna Alumni

Angelic Paulist Choir at St. Paul's College

Beginning of Eucharistic Prayer at Liturgy

in St. Paul's College Chapel in Washington DC

Fr. Paul Robicahud flanks Fr. Greg at Liturgy in Washington DC

The Cassara's and Andrea Olivieri at Rectors' Dinner

Liturgy before the Santa Susanna Rectors' Dinner, April 12, 2008

Alumni BJ Harrick and Dufour Woolfley at Rectors Dinner

View through the Candleabra at Rectors' Dinner

Santa Susanna Alumni after Mass

Santa Susanna Alumni leaving the Chapel after Mass

Santa Susanna Alumni leaving Mass with Deacon Steven Bell

Alums Eileen Murray and Donna Dottle

Cocktail Hour at Santa Susanna Rectors Dinner with Fr. Paul R. and Fr. Ed Pietrucha

Karen Etre toasts the photographer in St. Paul's College Courtyard

Fr. Dennis Hickey leaving the Chapel after Mass, April 12, 2008

Fr. Jerry Tully amidst Alumni crowd

Joan Hills, Fr. Greg and Joy Manfredi at Rectors' Dinner in Washington DC

Current Parish Council Prez Joan Lewis meeting Alumni

Tom and Gerry Morriarty chat with Fr. Tom Ryan

Fr. Paul among the Murrays and the Dottles

Tim and Mary Rund at Rectors' Dinner

Fr. Larry Boadt and good friends at Santa Susanna Alumni Gatherings

String Trio performing during the Santa Susanna Rectors' Dinner

Paulist Student Rich Andre listening to a good story, while alum Cindy Lacombe writes a note to Sr. Teresa

Dan Acton and Angela Miner in front of historical Santa Susanna photos

Joan Lewis shares a story with Fr. Steve Bossi, Rector of St. Paul's College

Paulist Novice Matthew Sanders listens to stories of Rome

Fr. Jim Moran, Vice Presdient of the Paulists, enjoys a good moment

Fr. Paul Robichaud shares one of his great stories with Ambassador and Mrs. Nicholson

Breandan and Carmel Occaollai share a laugh with Mary Callan at Table 13

Polly Theroux and Jane and Art Pyrak discuss HBO's John Adams mini-series

The Woolfley's and BJ Harrick in the Paulist Common Room

Some of Santa Susanna's Greatest Alumni at the Rectors' Dinner

More good times at the Santa Susanna Rectors' Dinner at the Paulist Seminary

St. Paul's College in Washington DC

Santa Susanna Alumni after Mass, April 12, 2008

Opening Prayer at the Mass Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Paulist Fathers

William Cardinal Levada is presiding

Cantors Raimundo and Marina prepare to sing the Responsorial Psalm

Paulist President, Fr. John Duffy, CSP, proclaims the Gospel

Presentation of the Gifts at the March 2nd Paulist Anniversary Mass

The Assembly listens to Cardinal Levada's homily

Fr. Greg, Fr. Tom, Fr. Paul Robichaud and Sr. DeSales listen to Cardinal Levada

Cardinal Levada incenses the altar and the gifts

William Cardinal Levada's benediction at the 150th Anniversary Mass, March 2, 2008

Cardinal Levada presiding at the 10:30 AM Mass on March 2nd

The Celebration of the Eucharist on March 2, 2008

Fr. Greg Welcomes Everyone

William Cardinal Levada give a powerful homily at the Mass celebrating the founding of the Paulist Fathers in 1858

Entrance Procession for 150th Anniversary Mass

Entrance Procession, March 2, 2008, 10:30 AM Mass

Fr. Bob Post, Heinz, Rosanna and Patricia

Popular winners at the St. Nicholas Serata 2007

Terry and Ric selling more Raffle Tickets

Ric and Amy dancing up a storm!

Another fun table at the St. Nicholas Charity Serata 2007

Last minute Raffle Tickets at the St. Nicholas Serata 2007

Glamorous Guests at the St. Nicholas Serata 2007

Dr. Yvonne Hennigan (left) and friends

Fr. Tom and Friends at St. Nicholas Charity Serata 2007

The St. Nicholas Charity Serata 2007

Stimulating Conversation at the St. Nicholas Serata 2007

Dessert Anyone?

Auction Room, St. Nicholas Charity Serata 2007

Fun Table at the St. Nicholas Serata 2007

Our wonderful Musicians Raimundo, Lucia and Dafrosa enjoy their American/Italian/Korean Lunch

There's no rest for our wonderful chefs, especially in the hot sun, but their toil is greatly appreciated by all!

The line is long but quick at the Parish Picnic at Marymount

New Parishioners are amazed at the size of Italian hamburgers!

Parish Picnic, June 17, 2007

Everyvone's having fun and good food on Father's Day

Fr. Tom and Rosanna discuss next year's Parish Field Trips

Everyone is finally relaxed at this year's Year End Parish Council Party at the Villa Papini

Peggy gives her thoughts on next year's Social Events to Sr. Maureen and Amy.

Sr. John Bosco and Sr. Letizia are our honored guests.

As Sr. Rosaleen and Susan chat, Peggy waits for her turn.

Ross and Joseph find a guiet corner to catch up.

Fr. Ed Dougherty entertaining Mario, Idilia and Sr. Mary Ann

Joan Lewis and the Falconi's at the Parish Council Year End Meeting and Party

Parish Council, Associates and Spouses

Sr. Mary Ann chatting with Parish Council Members

Our award-winning Santa Susanna Library Volunteers!

Fr. Tom offering words of wisdom!

Our two stout-hearted Library Volunteers: Charles and Paul

Santa Susanna English Language Library Volunteers taking time for a much deserved celebration!

They're starting to line up!

The first to arrive!

First Communion on May 5th began in the rain, but ended up on a sunny spring day!

The guys are all ready to begin!

Another Happy First Communicant on May 19, 2007

The whole family gets ready for First Communion

Getting Ready for First Communion Procession, May 19, 2007

First Communicant getting ready for her big day

Fr. Greg with Confirmandi, May 19, 2007

Cardinal James Stafford, Confirmation, May 19, 2007, with Confirmandi, Teachers and Staff of Marymount International School

Artistic Rendering of Via Torino looking toward Santa Susanna by Fr. Ron Roberson

Archibishop Michael Miller, Confirmation, May 12, 2007

Srs. John Bosco and Maryjane making a toast to Rome's birthday!

View of Roman Rooftops, any day of the week!!

Sr. Barbara, Judy and Mary enjoying the Spring night

Sr. Maureen and Joe enjoying the funniest story of the night

A beautiful evening in the Garden of Marymount School on Via Nomentana

Rosanna Shedid recording her own memories

Marsha and Amy, Sr. Teresa and Stephanie at Post-Prandials

Matt and Margie Montavon at the Birthday of Rome Dinner

Fr. Tom talking with LA Guests Barbara & Glen, along with Daniela

The Nitti's and Giuseppina enjoying a drink before dinner.

Tom Shaker and the Cats entertaining at the Birthday of Rome Dinner Party

Fun Table at the Birthday of Rome Party

Fr. Frank Desiderio, President of Paulist Productions, enjoys the Table hosted by Sr. Rosaleen

Four Guests Enjoying the Pre-Dinner Gathering in the Garden of Marymount Nomentana

View from the Choir Loft on Easter Sunday 2007

Fr. Thomas Lantry O'Neill, CSP the first Rector of Santa Susanna (1922)

Sanctuary on Easter Sunday morning

View from the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday Morning

Santa Susanna Choir and Singers on Easter Sunday morning, directed by Maestro Aurelio Porfiri

Easter Candle and Baptismal Font

The Spanish Steps, azaleas in half bloom

The Callini-Vidlak Wedding in September 2006

Villa Borghese, early in the morning

Villa Borghese, feeding the ducks

Pina, Daisy and Rosanna getting ready to enjoy Risotto with Tartuffo and Funghi

Through the Archway of Spoleto

The Ponte delle Torre and Monte Luco in Spoleto

A closer view of the Bridge of the Towers with the caves and medieval buildings on the Mountain. Hermits dwelt in the caves at one point. Later Benedictine Abbeys were erected.

The Roman Theater in Spoleto

Parish Council Member Jane Wu getting an excellent shot of the Roman Theater

Parishioners at the Fabulous Luncheon at the Traverna del Festival

Typical home, and overview of the city of Spoleto

The Interior of San Gregorio Maggiore, Spoleto

The exterior of San Greigorio Maggiore

Tour Guide, Eugenio, explaining the Facade of the Duomo in Spoleto, Santa Susanna Parish Field Triip, March 3, 2007

Interior of the Duomo (Santa Maria Assunta) in Spoleto. Notice the beautiful Cosmatesque Floor

Apse in the Duomo of Spoleto. Frescoes by Fra Filippo Lippi

The Annunciation by Fra Filippo Lippi (top left)

The Rite of the Elect for our Three Catechumens and Two Candidates, the First Sunday of Lent, February 25, 2007

Our three catechumens at the Rite of the Elect at the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, February 24, 2007

The Chiostro of Santa Chiara in Napoli in the Rain on February 15, 2007

San Domenico Maggiore in Napoli

Spiritual Walking Tour to Napoli, February 15, 2007

A wonderful Neopolitan Pranzo!

Fr. Greg explaining Majolica Tile in Napoli

Mary Magaret and Patricia in the Naples' Rain

Cecilia and Antonella admiring the frescoes in the Chiostro of Santa Chiara in Naples, February 15, 2007

Chiostro of Santa Chiara in Napoli

Our Presepio (Creche) 2006

Amy and Ted's Wedding,

December 30, 2006

Close Up of our Presepio in 2005

St. Nicholas Serata 2006, Auction Baskets

Paulist Fathers President, Fr. John Duffy, enjoys the St. Nicholas Serata 2006 at a Great Table!

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An Overview of the St. Nicholas Serata 2006

Auction Co-Chairs, Ross and Amy Page enjoy a Fun Moment at the St. Nicholas Serata 2006

St. Nicholas Serata 2006

Rosanna and Fr. Tom enjoying the festivities.

The Auction Room, St. Nicholas Serata 2006

The Painting of Castel Sant'Angelo is Auctioned to the Highest Bidder!

Desserts anyone!!

Rosanna and friends at the St. Nicholas Serata 2006

Auctioning the Specialty Food Baskets,

amidst Cranberries and White Roses

Katie and Lee at St. Peter's Presepio

Fr. Tom and the Newly Married Couple