The first GIFT EVENT  took place after the 9:00 a.m.Mass on August 21, 2011 the St. Michael gym.   The Subject was reviewing  the changes in the new Roman Missal which will become effective the first Sunday of Advent.

Father Kevin introduced the program, talking about the purpose of doing this.

A booklet was handed out to those attending "Understanding the Revised Mass Text.   All the changes were reviewed by Sid Manchego.

A noon luncheon was provided  ------

Each table was asked to place the parts of the Mass in proper order on a tree.    Challenging!