Our Friends from Betania
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Our Betania Friends

In November 2011 we hosted a fantastic retreat on the life of the Servant of God, Maria Esperanza. Many of her family members, including her husband, traveled to Vandalia to speak with us about their mother's life and spirituality. What a joyful and blessed weekend we had with our new friends!

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Family and friends of Servant of God, Maria Esperanza, gather in the House of Bethany.Geo Bianchini, husband of the late Maria Esperanza, speaks of Maria's life and mission.The Blessed Sacrament is carried from the House of Bethany for Adoration.Maria Gracia and husband Samir speak of her mother, Maria Esperanza.Andrea, Maria Auxiliadora, OSMM's Penny Denton, and Anabella gather for a picture.
Fr. Timothy Byerley, vice-postulator for the cause of beautification of Maria Esperanza, celebrates Holy Mass.Maria Esperanza's daughters, Maria Coromoto and Maria Gracia along with Fr Tim, offer a Prayer and Healing Service.Maria Coromoto, Fr. Tim and Maria Gracia pray in anticipation of a beautiful healing service.Maria Auxiliadora describes the next beautiful song, while Andrea (in cream color) interprets.
Hugo  shows his singing talent during the Betania Choir concert.When Maria's family sings, the love and joy they share are palpable!Geo watches the Betania Choir performance.Front row, Lola (in green), Maria Gracia (daughter), Fr. Tim Byerley, Papa Geo, Maria Auxiliadore (daughter) and Maria Cromoto (daughter).  Back Row - Ricardo (Lola's husband), Simir (Maria Gracia's husband), Carlos (Maria Coromoto's husband) and Hugo.Debbie Pryor with the family and Fr. Tim.
Debbie and Vanessa with Fr. Tim and the family.OSMM's Randy Wells sings with the family.
Debbie - full of love for our guests!!OSMM's Randy Wells with Maria Auxiliadora, Maria Coromoto, Andrea and Anabella.Fr. Tim celebrates Holy Mass in Mary's ChapelFr. Tim speaks of Maria Esperanza and Betania.
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