Parish Life Gallery

Fr. Božnar, leading Mass on the pavilion.

At each parish picnic, Mass is traditionally held at noon to start off the day.

A sweet thin dough, rolled with ground nuts, honey and sometimes raisins. There’s never enough.

Friends & family catch up with one another over lunch.

Picnic goers peruse over the various raffle prizes, typically awarded later in the afternoon.

Friends & family catch up with one another over lunch.

Performing classic polka numbers on the dance pavilion.

Performing classic polka numbers on the dance pavilion.

Recent campers from Camp Pristava ponder which dessert to try first.

The first dance of the afternoon.

Couples waltz to the music of the Jeff Pecon Orchestra.

The founder of Shri Kalaa Mandir, introducing the dance ensemble.

Shri Kalaa Mandir, prior to their midday performance.

Articulate hand gestures and facial expressions help tell the story behind each dance.

Articulate hand gestures and facial expressions help tell the story behind each dance.

A classical Indian dance ensemble, founded by Sujatha Srinivasan.

Two performers from the classical Indian dance ensemble.

A duet by the classical Indian dance ensemble, performing in front of the picnic crowd.

Articulate hand gestures and facial expressions help tell the story behind each dance.

The full ensemble, joining together during one of their midday performances.

Conversing after their extraordinary performance.

Marko Kuhar and Matthew Kuhn, rolling and spacing out čevapčiči for an even grill.

Matthew Kuhn, assisting with the rolling of numerous čevapčiči before they reach the grill.

Janez Bratkovič, grilling fresh-rolled čevapčiči to perfection.

Marko Kuhar, plating and serving čevapčiči en masse.

Fresh-grilled čevapčiči, just before they’re served to a very eager and hungry crowd.

Slovenia’s favorite beer. Pairs well with čevapčiči.

Stretching over a vast ravine to connect SP’s recreational area with its camper sites.

The newly reconstructed and remodeled Chapel, originally built in the 1960s.

Window treatment, as seen around the exterior to Lobe Hall.

Slovenia’s coat of arms, found above the entrance to Lausche Hall.