Because the St. Lucy Feast fell on a Sunday in 2015, instead of celebrating a private Mass just for the clients and friends of the Xavier Society for the Blind. Fr. John Sheehan, the Director, asked Cardinal Dolan if our group could join in the celebration at St. Patrick's Cathedral. The Cardinal thought this was a terrific idea, and so there was a special section of reserved seating for those who are blind or visually-impaired, the lectors were blind, as were those who brought up the gifts, and Cardinal Dolan spent several minutes welcoming our group and talking about the work of the Xavier Society for the Blind.
After the Mass, those who took part and some invited guests joined the staff for a brunch at the nearby Cornell Club.
Here are some pictures from that great day.
BEFORE THE MASS STARTED
Because this was the Sunday when Cardinal Dolan would bless and open the Holy Door to mark the beginning of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, there were several other groups that were present, and the Cathedral was standing room only.
After the Mass, those who took part and some invited guests joined the staff for a brunch at the nearby Cornell Club.
Here are some pictures from that great day.
BEFORE THE MASS STARTED
Because this was the Sunday when Cardinal Dolan would bless and open the Holy Door to mark the beginning of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, there were several other groups that were present, and the Cathedral was standing room only.
After Mass, a small group went over to the Cornell Club for fellowship and a Christmas brunch. We had members of our staff, current and past members of the Board, one couple who had traveled all the way from California for this event and some of the volunteers who had helped with ushering and organization at the Cathedral.
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