On the 15th November, thirty six brothers and ladies from the Guildford Catenians attended Mass at Westminster Cathedral. The Celebrant was Cardinal Vincent Nichols who paid tribute to the Catenian Association and to the memory of deceased brothers from all six provinces. A list of the names of deceased brothers was solemny read out and Grand President Bro. Peter Woodford gave the Reading.There was also a tribute to the victims of the murderous attack in Paris by ISIL just two days before. A candle had been lit and displayed on the alter in their memory.
Following Mass, the majority of the Guildford Brothers and Ladies gathered for lunch at our favourite Italian restaurant, 'Sicily'. It was previously known as Da Scalzo but had been renamed since we visited it last year. In a friendly and relaxed atmosphere we enjoyed a delicious meal washed down with good Italian wine.
A little bit of history on the restaurant, Da Scalzo opened in Belgravia, London in September 2008. Its founders, two Italian brothers named Robert and Enzo Scalzo, launched their all-day brasserie and gallery concept having made their name with their hugely successful chain of cafes, Patisserie Valerie. The building, once a chapel, is grade 2 listed and retains many original features.
We Catenian diners are always seated upstairs on our own in an open gallery/mezanine where we have a good view of what's going on. It has occurred to me that this location may have been allocated to us in case we get too boisterous and disturb diners in other parts of the restaurant.
Below are a few pictures I took on my iphone. Not brilliant but the lighting was subdued.
Following Mass, the majority of the Guildford Brothers and Ladies gathered for lunch at our favourite Italian restaurant, 'Sicily'. It was previously known as Da Scalzo but had been renamed since we visited it last year. In a friendly and relaxed atmosphere we enjoyed a delicious meal washed down with good Italian wine.
A little bit of history on the restaurant, Da Scalzo opened in Belgravia, London in September 2008. Its founders, two Italian brothers named Robert and Enzo Scalzo, launched their all-day brasserie and gallery concept having made their name with their hugely successful chain of cafes, Patisserie Valerie. The building, once a chapel, is grade 2 listed and retains many original features.
We Catenian diners are always seated upstairs on our own in an open gallery/mezanine where we have a good view of what's going on. It has occurred to me that this location may have been allocated to us in case we get too boisterous and disturb diners in other parts of the restaurant.
Below are a few pictures I took on my iphone. Not brilliant but the lighting was subdued.
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| Can anyone lend me a tenner? |
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| Bro. Kevin taking a picture of me taking a picture of him! |
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| Well behaved |
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| Where's the little boys room? |
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