OUR LADY OF MOUNT Carmel Parish hosted a St. Patrick’s Day party on March 14, complete with all things Irish – music, food and fun.
FR. GABRIEL ATIDOO, PAROCHIAL VICAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, POSES WITH GUESTS DURING THE PARISH’S ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY HELD ON MARCH 14. PHOTO BY ALAN WENDELL/DIOCESE OF ORANGE
Organized by the Knights of Columbus and held after Mass in O’Donnell Hall, the evening featured live Irish music and Irish step dancing by the Lyons Academy of Irish Dance.
Chuck Baur, grand knight of the Balboa Council of the Knights of Columbus, said the event was started by the men’s club eight years ago, before the Knights established a council at the parish.
“It’s a tradition that we have every year,” said Baur.
Attendees dressed in green partook in lively conversation and Irish staples such as corned beef, cabbage and potatoes. And for the wee little ones? Hot dogs, of course.
The day was good craic (fun) for all!