Sure and it ‘twas just that. Am speakin’ about the annual Prime Timers Group St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, I am. It began with a Mass at 11:30 AM on Wednesday March 16th. Nearly a hundred or so 55 years and older St. Joan’s parishioners attended this event on a very snowy morning. Following the mass was a traditional lunch with all the Irish food one might expect:

Sur’an there was some wonderful Mulligan stew
and Corned Beef with Cabbage of course
With onions, gravy and such, too!!

There was a bit-o-the soda bread
‘N’ a hearty salad with tinges of green!
Lastly! Cookies- tops sprinkled with red.

The beverage of choice-- the beer called Harp
Imported, no less, from the Old Sod itself
And no matter atal’, atal’ if it ‘twas a wee sharp

As a welcoming host there was a chair on which sat
A small smiling impish like Leprechaun -- Really!
All suited in green wearing an oversized hat!

Oh, and didn’t I see a smile coming from him?
I was certain I did! Didn’t you?
His welcome look filled my heart to the brim.

Soon after eatin’ there was singin’ galore
People were prancin’ – some called it dancin’
Others were clappin’ and wantin’ for more!

The happy day began with a High Holy Mass
Stories of Patrick were heard from the altar.
Fr. Jim D. and Danny C. led us all enmasse!

Greeting time was joyful all ‘round
Friends hugged friends all over the room
Forgetting the snow that fell to the ground

Unbelievers said no one will show
Won’t they notice the weather a comin’?
“They’re Irish today! They will come!” said those who know!

AND SHUR’ ‘NUFF
THEY DID, THEY DID!

JoAnn Potts is a retired teacher, music/English/choir director and 35 year member of St. Joan's. She enjoys volunteering to assist Anna Vagle with music tasks one day each week; singing in the choir; writing her memoirs, poetry and SJA web articles; keeping up with family and friends. JoAnn and Jim, husband and wife team of 54 years, are proud of their family of five children and nine grandchildren. Wanna see pictures?  JoAnn can be reached at jpotts@mn.rr.com.