St. Joseph’s Day 2011
by Nola
We headed to the St. Joseph altars today. My mother-in-law, exiled in Arizona, had asked that I get her a new St. Joseph’s medal since she lost hers in her move out of Ohio. That was excuse enough for us.
We visited three: St. Louis Cathedral (and joined the crowd for the meal prepared for the masses); St. Francis X. Seelos Church in the Bywater (hearing the name of St. Francis X. Seelos always makes me think of St. Mary’s Assumption which in turn makes me sad about its closing), and St. Joseph Church on Tulane Avenue (those pics of the heads at the base of the columns really drew me to them today).
My fave of the day? Easy–the Louis Prima memory cake at the Cathedral.
Enjoy the pics!
I’m sorry I missed the altar tour this year. It’s the only time you can freely roam around in St. Anthony’s Garden.
Pontchartrain Pete´s last [type] ..Marching On
This is amazing! I’ve never seen anything like this. (but, then again, I’m not catholic.) The altars are so beautiful and food looks incredible.
Tara R.´s last [type] ..Tarklin Bayou
Your photos are just awesome! I wish I’d gotten my lazy azz over there.
Charlotte´s last [type] ..Gumbo and Sunshine
i haven’t done that tour in ages. and i love talking to the little ladies who work so hard to put it together.
fantastic photos, note. well done.
xo
termite´s last [type] ..happy first day of spring