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Bellefontaine, if my etymological skills serve me well, means “Belle” – “beautiful or good” and “fontaine” – source. That’s what I discovered in this picturesque town tucked away about 50 miles northwest from Columbus, OH. Here at this parish community, I found a “beautiful source” of encouragement and hope.
Fr. Patrick Sheridan, Pastor chats with parishioners after Sunday Brunch event
On Saturday I had the opportunity to share a message to encourage marriage life – especially to promote my new book (that I’m almost finished editing), Spicing Up Married Life.
About 25 recently married couples came together for a romantic, informative and inspiring evening and a delicious meal! Happy Smiles means a Great Evening!
The next morning, I had the great privilege to present the Grace Before Meals message to a packed house! They even needed to set up other tables. I guess colder weather brings us together, especially since the expert caterers prepared a delicious version of my Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwich – a perfect dish for cold weather!
The Caterer, Chef, and Assitant. They not only followed the Grace Before Meals recipes perfectly, they also added their own special touch of grace!
It’s always great to visit different parts of our country. I find that small towns, a little protected from the busyness of the world, still faces its own struggles and challenges to support a good upbringing for their families. It’s not easy anywhere – even in a town with such a “belle” name. However, visiting “Bellefontaine” reminded me that the most “beautiful source” of encouragement comes from a perspective of faith. It was encouraging to hear a small church of people sing every song joyfully.
A joyful wait staff sample my version of Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwiches. Smiles tell it all: It's delicious, easy and family friendly.
It was great to see young people serving both culinary events with smiles (especially with cool “Grace Before Meals” name tags). And it was a great source of encouragement to see so many people come together and share the blessings of family and faith with one another!
What is your source of encouragement? Please let us know by posting your comment. And, if you are from Bellefontaine and attended any of these events, tell the world wide web what you thought of your Grace Before Meals weekend. Posted comments are greatly appreciated, but most appreciated are your prayers!
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The Grace Before Meals weekend was a great experience for us. It was nice to have the church watching our children for us while we ate your wonderful meal. Thank you for your insights into being a family. Morissa and I enjoyed our conversation during dinner with you.
Posted by Mitch on January 30th, 2011 at 7:32 pm.It was great having you spent time with us at Saint Patrick Church in Bellefontaine.
Posted by Becky Meyer on January 30th, 2011 at 8:20 pm.Mitch, yes, definitely nice to have dinner with you, and Becky – thanks for being part of the fun!
Posted by Fr. Leo on January 30th, 2011 at 11:22 pm.Bobby Flay….is good, but he can not hold a candle to our Father Leo. Maybe Father Leo is the next Iron Chef. Thank you for coming an sharing the message of love for food, love for communion with friends and family and the love for communion with Jesus Christ, Our Lord.
Posted by Jack on January 31st, 2011 at 6:32 pm.It was just so much fun to work with Fr. Leo, Fr. Patrick and Anne Reames for the 2 day event. This parish is very special to me and to have great messages, great fellowship and learn about new foods in ‘Grace Before Meals’ was FABULOUS! Thanks for the privilege from all of us at Whitmore House.
Posted by Sandy Musser caterer on January 31st, 2011 at 8:17 pm.a great time at St. Pat’s the “Grace Before Meals” was a great wsy to celebrate a Sunday Brunch…thanks Fr.Leo for coming to our “Little” parish…but oh so honored parish…thanks to Fr Pat for such a privilege…
Posted by Judith Cooper on February 1st, 2011 at 5:51 am.Cliff and I certainly enjoyed our conversation with you and the other couples. Thank you for sharing your culinary skills with us, as well as answering God’s call to Grace Before Meals. May you be blessed as you bless others.
Posted by Alicia on February 1st, 2011 at 3:57 pm.Thanks again Fr. Leo. I was so blessed to get to see you in Dayton and at both meals so wonderfully prepared by the Whitmore House this past weekend. I would like to let Sandy know that all of you are very special to us as well and I would like to invite you and your staff to join our table that the Lord prepares for us every day. Sunday masses are at 9:00am and 6:00pm. We would love it if you could join us!
Posted by Kelly Steggeman on February 2nd, 2011 at 3:36 am.