Nov 20, 2025

We’re Very Busy at the Basilica of St. Edward!

The Guild is hosting events, gaining new members, and bringing cheer to those in our ministry.

Our Annual Welcome Tea drew 140 attendees, which may be a new record! It was a wonderful event and so many new people are excited to participate in this season’s events
Once again the amazing floral committee made beautiful centerpieces worthy of 1st prize at a flower show

The Trick or Treat Tea Party Lunch at the Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence for the elderly. We served 80 residents and I went as a teapot!

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The Harvest Continues!

The Harvest Continues!

Ghost and Dolly, the guardians of the garden.The summer heat killed a lot of the early tomato plant flowers, but they came back strong! I am amazed by how my garden has flourished and it’s likely I’ll be harvesting until I return to Florida.   We’ve also had more...

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An Unexpected Thrill

An Unexpected Thrill

I was not particularly happy when one of my dogs woke me up at 5am. Then I saw the full moon setting over West Point, right across the river. It was absolutely stunning. So bright and beautiful. What a blessing to see something this lovely!

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Hudson Valley Summers

Hudson Valley Summers

Florida is my home, but I love escaping to the much cooler Hudson Valley in the summertime. Every year, my vegetable garden gets better and better! This year I had beautiful tomatoes, beans, eggplant, and cucumbers.The best part of it was pickling some of these...

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