A SWELL ST. PADDY'S PARTY THIS AFTERNOON............

Sacramento authentically kicked off the celebration of St. Patrick's Day eight days early, with Joe and Deb McNamara's annual St. Paddy's Day Party in Curtis Park this afternoon.  I was pleased to attend as I have in past years.  Their corned beef paninis were succulent creations and the Guinness, Smithwick's, and Jameson, were amply on hand to wash them down with.  Multiple generations of  the McNamara-Byrne-Donahue Family members were there as always; along with friends, neighbors, and three priests, well fed, hospitably attended to, and musically entertained by the talented and enjoyable Mark Wellendorf and his trio of musical buddies.  A delightful way to spend the day !  Thanks to the clan I and others affectionately call, "McNamara's Band".............Fr.  Troy