St. Francis Retreat House

The Meditation Garden was given “In honor of our loving parents Faust and Jasmine Capobianco by Nicole and Faust IV”. The Holy Family sculpture will stand “In memory of the Rev. Jerome Pavlik, OFM and his loving sister, Sally”.
Kathy Patterson, niece of Fr. Jerome, far end of 2nd pew, and the Capobianco Family in 3rd pew, generous donors of the Meditation Garden and Holy Family sculpture, are ready for the dedication liturgy in the chapel of St. Francis Retreat House, Sunday, July 10, 2007. FriendsVicky, Jerry, & Linda in foreground.
Chic Gioeni and Tony Tumminello, frequent volunteers at St. Francis Retreat House, prepare to usher for the dedication ceremonies held On June 10, 2007.
Honored guests, Kathleen Patterson, Laura Teresinski, nieces of Fr. Jerome Pavlik, along with the Capobianco and Scott Families await the dedication ceremonies.
	Fr. Jeffrey Scheeler, Vice Provincial St. John the Baptist, Cincinnati, OH, preaches about gardens in the scriptures and in the life of St. Francis of Assisi, as a sign of nature's gift from God.
Faust E. Capobianco IV and Nicole Capobianco Scott dedicate the garden to their parents. “No one can ever thank their parents well enough for all they give to their children, but this garden will be an honored place of prayer and peace for all they have given”.
	Fr. Dan Havron, OFM, blesses the Meditation Garden and Holy Family sculpture at the June 10, 2007 ceremony.
Fr. Bill Reisteter, former Retreat Director, Fr. Maynard Tetreault, Building Consultant, Mary Jane Dinan, Board of Directors and Jim McElrone, Executive Director, listen to speakers.
Retreatants, Benefactors, Volunteers and Friends of St. Francis Retreat House gather to listen and pray as speakers and leaders dedicate The Meditation Garden. The garden was designed and executed by Joanne Kostecky of Garden Design, Allentown, PA.
	The Holy Family sculpture, by popular sculptor Timothy J. Schmalz, with its unusual and affectionate depiction of Jesus with Mary and Joseph, is in memory of Fr. Jerome Pavlik and family.
Fr. Jerome Pavlik, who was instrumental in the founding and construction of St. Francis Retreat House in 1961, served 21 years as director. His sister Sally supported Fr. Jerome for 21 years, conducting fund raising for the center in his behalf. Fr. Jerome died February 2007.
Guests enjoy a close up of the garden and statue after the dedication. Looking on are Tony Martocci, Board President with Fr. Jeff Scheeler, Fr.Dan Havron and Capobianco family. Frank Sabatino and friend stands in the foreground.
Kathleen Patterson joins with guests at the reception in the conference center, tasting delicious appetizers by Donna Burdi Catering of Easton, PA.
	Sister Regina, SFRH Financial Secretary, with Laura Teresinski, Kathy Patterson and Faust Capobianco in background, enjoys the reception in the conference center.