Maria gets ready for the service as Bruce and Sheldon gives words of encouragement
Roderick Dugliss, PhD
Dean of the School of Deacons delivers the sermon
Maria is called forth by the Bishop
Examination before God
Kneeling for the consecration
Blessing the Ordinand
Wendy helps with vesting of the deacon's stole
Presenting the new deacon
Affirmation of strong family support for Maria
Maria serving as deacon for the 1st time
Helping with the Eucharist
Passing out the Hosts
The reception table is prepared!
Memories and gifts table
The reception crew is ready
The crowd has arrived!
Lots of selections including sushi!
Maria and collegues,
Sue Singer & Rod Dugliss
A cake for the occasion!
Celebrating Maria and Bob's anniversary also!
Cutting the cake as a team
Congratulations from Violet!
Anniverary song from the family
Maria & Wendy
Greeting from Father Fred Vegara and the Holy Child congregation
Greetings from Father Ted Thompson and the Christ's Chuch congregation
Maria with Kaiko Gishifu,
past Senior Warden of Christ's Church when Maria was doing her field work there
Congratulations from Eileen and Paul
Congratulations from Mary Elizabeth and John
Maria, Bob and their family