On Tuesday, February 11th, the Order of Malta Cleveland Area celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick.

Mass was celebrated by Fr. Philip Bernier at St. Peter’s Historic Church in Cleveland. Several Members, Candidates in Formation, Prospective Candidates, spouses and children were present to receive the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Anointing of the Sick. Afterwards, the group joined Fr. Phil at The Friar’s Table in downtown Cleveland for dinner and Fellowship. 

This unique space is “a collaboration of three non-profit organizations – Playhouse Square, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute and Cleveland Capuchin Ministries – The Friars’ Table is a welcoming space where neighbors, visitors and employees are gathered by the promise of simple yet delicious food and drink, to form a community where all are welcome, all are honored and all are respected in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, who invites each of us to be instruments of peace and gracious stewards of God’s gift of creation. The EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization that offers formerly incarcerated adults a foundation in the culinary and hospitality industries and a support network necessary for long-term success.”