The congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church at San Quentin came together in celebration during their annual Easter Banquet.
The banquet was held on Sunday evening, April 27, from 5:30 – 7:45 p.m., in the main sacristy of the Catholic chapel, and was attended by numerous inside and outside church members and guests.
The celebration began with a reading from the Gospel and a prayer by the pastor, Fr. George Williams. The serving of a sumptuous meal by several kitchen workers and other Catholic prisoners followed it.
“How good it is for brothers and sisters to come together in unity and love,” stated Shai Alkebulan, regarding the event.
The parishioners and other attendees were treated to turkey, hot links, flour tortillas, Spanish rice, baked potatoes and buttered broccoli, with a taco meat substitute for the vegetarians. In case that was not quite enough, there was frosted cake and ice cream for dessert.
Reiterating the sentiments of others at his table, Patrick Flynn exclaimed, “It’s a really wonderful meal and we’re very grateful.”
“I’m just happy that you guys are able to have a good meal, and that the good Lord has been smiling on you,” stated outside parishioner “Mother” Earline Gilbert.