Gene's Final Oblation Sunday December 29, 2007

On Sunday, December 29th, 2007 Gene  took his final vows to live his life according to the rule of  St. Benedict which calls all monks and oblates to pray, read scripture, and work. Benedictine Order at Blue Cloud Abbey.   Oblates are the lay members of the order.

Following are the pictures taken of the attendees.

Oblate Director Brother  Benet shares some time with our Oblates,  Father Tim and Melissa.

Abbot Thomas joins Brother Benet  in a candid shot of our three Oblates

Our Oblates, Gene, Bonnie, and Tammy relaxing

Good Shepherd is blessed with a number of oblates in our lay ministry. 
Gene joins Tammy Briggs, Bonnie Makinson, and Mary Pat Forsberg as oblates.