It's not often one gets to surprise the Superior, but last night we did just that! We always celebrate the Superior's Name Day and Birthday festively. This year we came up with the idea to have a dinner party when Mother Mary Anne would least expect it -- on a Sunday evening after a weekend retreat. (Mother's birthday fell on Saturday, and we "promised" to celebrate it "sometime" next week.)
After we processed out from Vespers we presented Mother with a formal invitation to join us at our Monastic Guest House for dinner. A few year's back we were given a golf cart which was also appropriately decorated to provide Mother's transportation.
It was a wonderfully relaxing evening enjoyed by all. And in case you're wondering (and it isn't obvious from the decorations!), Mother's favorite color is red.
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