Sunday 17th February 2008
Another very enjoyable and successful day at the Fair Day was had this year. The O.P.I. Annex was a first for the Sister's in a very long time (Possibly not since the 1989 Mardi Gras Fete) and proved very popular, receiving a steady flow of visitors stopping by as they meandered the pathways among the varied stalls.
Sister Mary Mary Quite Contrary was kept busy for much of the day disseminating information to gathered faithful regarding the activities of the Order and also the up coming events organised by the Sisters during Mardi Gras festival, such as Zoo Walk and History Walk which are keenly attended by our overseas visitors in particular and of course the Mardi Gras Parade. Members of the gathered faithful visiting the annex were also able to have a commemorative photographic image taken with a sister or sisters. Printed and mounted on the spot by our very own talented webdog! A truly inspirational reminder of their visit.
Blessings and Indulgences were eagerly sort after and widely distributed during the day by those sisters manning the annex and also by sisters strolling among the gathered faithful enjoying their day in the glorious Victoria Park
Mother Premonstratensia and Mother Desmond Three Three are ready to roll.
Let's get this show started!
The green and gold annex promoted universal joy and guilt free indulgences!
Sister CPR II and Cardinal Titi explain some of the background of the Order to gathered faithful.
Novice Sister Tuba Sucker adjusts his habit.
Sister is intrigued by the colourful figures ahead!
Spreading a vital commuinity message!
A slightly overcast sky meant a cooler and more pleasant day for the gathered faithful who attended in record numbers.
Mother Premonstratensia and two of the gathered faithful
Sister Salomé always ready oblige for a photo opportunity.
Sister CPRII rattles the tin while perambulating the park!
Sister Salomé reminisces with an old friend
Novice Sister Heleena bestows blessings and indulgences on a pair of braves!
Sister Salomé and Sister Desmond Three Three With A Bloody Good Tan
Mummy, my baloon got away!
Hi there cowboy!
Surely not another naughty girl!
Sisters, photo opportunity here!
Mother Desmond Three Three, and Sister Rowena whilst busy dispensing blessings and indulgences are never ones to miss a photo opportunity.
Where did you get that hat?
"Oh Sister! Be calm my pounding heart!"
What an amazing sun frock darling!
Such a lengthy stay! What could she possibly be confessing! Woof!
A crocodile hunter!
Sister rattles the retirement fund tin!
Onesies are the fashion statement!
Sister CPRII enjoys a break!
Mother Premonstratensia and friends
Sister Salomé returns to the Annex to collect more of the popular Zoo Walk flyers
The burden has indeed been lifted!
Do you think anyone can see?
The Confessionals to the rear of annex had a steady stream of visitors throughout the day. Even the occasional Sister!
Always ready to capture the moment!
Mmmm, nice view!
Hello handsome!
I've been a very naughty boy Sister!
Shade comes in all manner of design.
One thinks Sister may be getting a bit carried away with that cane!
Oh my! Those legs!
What do you think these may be useful for Sister?
Sisters CPRII and Salomé, always ready to help a fellow stall holder clean away guilt!
Sisters never miss a photo opportunity with the gathered faithful!
Sydney Sisters Present: Mother Premonstratensia, Sister Rowena Keeper of the Holy Doyley, Sister Mary Mary Quite Contrary/Sister Nun Bouy,
Sister Salomé of the 9th Mystic Rhinestone, Sister Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation II, Mother Desmond 3 3 With A Bloody Good Tan,
Novice Sister Helena & Novice Sister Tuba Sucker,
Photos courtesy of John William & the webdog
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