High tea for the sisters

Special to the Catholic Herald

Women of all ages in their best dresses, hats and gloves took advantage of a springtime, tea-themed photo both at Nativity Catholic Church May 10. Nativity Parish Burke | Courtesy

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A marketplace features local small businesses at Nativity Catholic Church May 10. Nativity Parish Burke | Courtesy

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Italian Sisters (from left) Mary Attilia Todaro and Donatella Merulla of the Handmaids of Reparation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus address the crowd May 10. Nativity Parish Burke | Courtesy

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Italian Sisters (from left) Mary Attilia Todaro and Donatella Merulla of the Handmaids of Reparation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus address the crowd May 10. Nativity Parish Burke | Courtesy

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A marketplace features local small businesses at Nativity Catholic Church May 10. Nativity Parish Burke | Courtesy

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The Nativity Dames hosted a high tea May 10 honoring two sisters who have taught religious education at Nativity Catholic Church in Burke for more than 30 years.

Italian Sisters Donatella Merulla and Mary Attilia Todaro of the Handmaids of Reparation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus were the honorees. Proceeds benefited the Handmaids of Reparation order.

The Nativity Dames are spouses, daughters, mothers, or sisters of Knights of Columbus who are in good standing or deceased. The organization was formed to assist and support the Knights and champion the virtues of charity, unity, sorority, and patriotism.

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