Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord
Saint Peregrine Shrine
Resurrection Night at the Phillies
May 29th
Citizen's Bank Park
7:05 PM
Children's Choir will sing the National Anthem
Verizon Be a Phanatic About Reading Night - free Phillie Phanatic's Parade of Champions Book for children under 14
For ticket order forms contact the rectory
215-745-3211 ext 100
School
215-742-1127
Second Annual
“Butterfly Kisses”
Father-Daughter Dance
Citizen's Bank Park
7:05 PM
Children's Choir will sing the National Anthem
Verizon Be a Phanatic About Reading Night - free Phillie Phanatic's Parade of Champions Book for children under 14
For ticket order forms contact the rectory
215-745-3211 ext 100
School
215-742-1127
Second Annual “Butterfly Kisses” Father-Daughter Dance
~ A Wonderful Evening had by All ~
On Saturday evening, the girls from Resurrection strolled up the school steps in the most beautiful dresses imaginable; many of them hand-in-hand with their dads, who were handsome beyond words. All decked out in suits and ties and boutonnieres that matched their daughters’ dresses. After being formally welcomed to the dance at the door they headed downstairs to the welcome table, had their portraits taken, enjoyed a delicious catered meal which was blessed by Father Howarth, and then headed for the dance floor. The gym was absolutely amazing….over 500 balloons in purple, blue, peach, and pink – each cluster topped with a huge shimmering butterfly; crisp white linens with bright purple napkins folded into the shape of shells; disco lights floated on the walls; and music filled the room that made everyone’s heart sing. Our Cinderella evening was just beginning! As the night progressed, the dads all rallied for a competitive game of “hot potato” for a $100 Home Depot gift certificate of which Chris was the ultimate winner (Congratulations, Chris! Sorry we didn’t catch your last name! But he sure was happy!). Dads were shaking hands with other dads and conversing about anything and everything. Girls were laughing and dancing and singing with their friends. And during the slow dances, all of the dads and daughters were up on the dance floor…a beautiful sight that would make any onlooker begin to tear…especially the fathers who had younger daughters who picked them up in their arms and swayed with them to the music.
At the end of the dance, all of the fathers generously pitched in to help with the clean up. They helped to move tables and chairs, boxes, and sodas. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful families at Resurrection. Even the photographers were raving about our dads and daughters again this year, saying how polite, well-mannered, and good-natured they all were!
But, I must say, that much of the heart and soul of our school, was found that evening in the moms who came together and gave of their time and energy to put together a beautiful and unforgettable evening. It is people like you who make our school what it is…a welcoming place where people know they can count on each other. Thank you, ladies, for all your help. I could not have done this without you. It takes a village.
~ Heather Porter
Special thanks to…
John Davis from Arway Linens, for generously supplying the linens for the dance
Timmy’s D’s Deli, for the delicious food
Joseph Gurcsik Studios, for the beautiful photography
Ralph Siliquini, for the fantastic music and lights
Dawn Lodge, from Starry Nite for the gorgeous balloons
Adam Porter, our security guard, for keeping a watchful eye
Rose-A-Velt Florist, for giving the girls a 10% discount on their flowers
Father Howarth, for formally welcoming each and every guest at the door and giving the blessing of the meal
Clyde, Jean, & Daniel, for detailing all of the tables and chairs
All the dads who set up the tables for the dance and the kids who helped slide all of the chairs into their place
And, last but not least, a special thanks to the school secretaries who copied and stuffed the many dance flyers and communications into the school folders and fielded phone calls
WEB PICTURES: Maria Konstantinidis took over 150 pictures at the dance and they will be posted on the parish website. We will let you know as soon as they are posted. If you have trouble downloading and printing out a few special pictures, contact Maria at AM864@verizon.net. Write the words “Picture Request” in the subject line and she will send you pictures via e-mail. Thanks, Maria!
FORMAL PORTRAITS: They will be sent home from school with your child in about 3 weeks.
ALL THE “BEAUTIFUL” RESSO MOMS WHO HELPED WITH THE DANCE
Back Row: Denise Eiler, Ann Pietrzak, Paula Devine, Marie Maminski, Heather Porter, Tracy Mikula, Lisa Locante
Front Row: Beth Gallagher, Kim McFadden, Mary Ellen Resto, Maria Konstantinidis, Julie Burns, Ann Lamplugh, Dee Davis, Jen Bauer, Kim Kavadias
Not shown: Sharon Siliquini, Diane Comey
Thank you all.