NEW YEAR'S EVE "REVELION"
31 December 2006
 

OH WHAT A NIGHT: Revelion 2007! Our parish’s first ‘official’ New Year’s Eve Ball in more than a decade proved to be a resounding success and a memorable evening! Preparations began months in advance with menus, tickets, and other necessary work. Guests arrived in formal wear and hostesses greeted each party and escorted them to their table. Both halls were elegantly decorated in white and silver with blue accents and candlelight warming the room as some 350 guests entered. A several course menu began with an appetizers & wine. Soloist Nicoleta Petrin & Orchestra delighted the crowd throughout the night with a variety of music as people danced between courses of the meal. For the third course, guests were invited to a plentiful buffet of Romanian and Continental selections. The band took the stage once more and played until 11:15pm, at which time everyone was invited into the Cathedral for a “Te Deum” (service of thanksgiving) for the New Year. It was moving to note that the church quickly filled with young and old alike, who lit candles and knelt piously as Father Laurence led the prayers. Several participants expressed their gratitude for this unique service that added peace and joy to the night and the coming year. Guests then returned to the Cultural Center, uncorked their champagne and counted down into 2007, toasting and singing “Multi Ani Traiasca”. A large dessert buffet followed highlighted by strudel (filled with “lucky coins”), and later fresh sausage made for a popular snack! The band played on and the dance floor remained full well into the early morning, with smiling faces happily enjoying a truly elegant and traditional “Revelion” together, displaying a real spirit of family among guests and hosts alike.

My sincere thanks and gratitude are offered to those who worked tirelessly for the success of this event. Many people, both parishioners and non commented that this was one of, if not the nicest New Years they’ve ever been to, and look forward very much to more good things at the Cathedral! Best wishes for 2007! La multi ani!

John E Lazar, Chairman

Many new faces gathered with us to celebrate		Nicoleta Petrin & Fr Laurence Lazar		Music filled the room throughout the night
A view into the Cultural Center		Tables were elegantly arranged		Friends pause for a photo
A view into Metes Hall		Fr Lazar gave the blessing before the meal		Mariana Cucereavii, Cristina Lupu & Gabriela Popovici
Young ladies who helped with preparations		Soloist Nicoleta Petrin delighted the crowd		Christine Placinta and her dates(!) for the evening
Anda Pop & Lisa Gallu		Many gathered in church to pray for the new year		Alina & Dan Chivu toast the new year
Parishioners wish "La multi ani"		The halls were decorated in silver and blue		Guests danced the night away to a variety of music
John Lazar & Anda Pop				Friends & Family spent the evening together