The Dedication of the Chapel at
St. Francis Lodge

Dear Friends:

On Saturday, May 20, 2006 we dedicated the Margaret Manley Memorial Chapel at St. Francis Lodge on beautiful Lake George, MN.

God really shined on us that day. We had a great turnout of people from many different areas of Minnesota, as well as the company of the Sisters of St. Francis from Joliet, IL (the same order of Sisters that raised me as a kid in the Guardian Angel Home in Joliet, IL, back in the 1960's). It was such a blessing to see all these wonderful people come all the way to the great pine forests of northern Minnesota to where the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi River are found.

Catholics, Presbyterians, Baptists, Church Of Christ members, and others were in attendance at the dedication. Many have also had a hand in helping us bring this mission to this point. As one Sister said, "It is ecumenical!"

Father Rolph Tollefson took the four hour pilgrimage from St. Paul, Minnesota, to bless the Chapel, consecrate the altar, and to say the dedication Mass on our grounds. The sun was shining and the sky was blue as we held Mass overlooking the beautiful blue waters of Lake George while we were nestled among the peaceful backdrop of early spring trees coming to bloom.

We invite you to enjoy the photos from the dedication. Thank you again for your prayers and support of this mission.

God bless you, your families, and your livelihoods.

Sal & Beth Di Leo