April 19, 2003

The Jenin students made it today. Thank God! We were beginning to wonder.

Easter sweets for sale as part of the Latin Church bazaar.

The church bazaar also continued this evening. Marthame stopped by to see what was happening. In addition to the local handicrafts and religious goods (artwork, CDs, etc.), not to mention the face-painting, there was also a table set up for refreshments - fresh-squeezed orange juice and pastries. Transport the scene across the Atlantic and you've got a good old-fashioned church fundraiser. The spirit in the hall was great. Folks from throughout the community - Christians and Muslims alike - stopped by to visit.

Face painting - just one of many activities in the Latin Church bazaar.

Tomorrow Palm Sunday begins here. We were in Jerusalem for most of last year's holy week festivities, so we're looking forward to staying closer to home this year. It'll keep us busy, that much is certain, with liturgical activities in three different parishes to participate in.