News Release

 

For Immediate Release                                                                      March 16, 2001

 

Contact: Susan McGourty

                Mission San Miguel

                (805) 467-2131

 

 

Father Chris Tomatis Addresses Kiwanis

 

 

San Miguel, CA. Friday, March 16, 2001 – Father Christopher Tomatis

O.F.M. was delighted to accept the invitation to speak at the Paso Robles, California Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday March 13, 2001.  When asked about the Mission’s growing relationship with the Kiwanis, Tomatis stated “They’re a wonderful organization. – One that’s helped us so much in the past.  It’s important to continue this commitment of cooperation with each other as we strive for our mutual goals of serving the community, family, and heritage.”

 

Kiwanis vice president Michael H. Collins said “Both the Mission and the Kiwanis serve the community.  By the pure nature of that, it is important to work together.”

 

The Kiwanis for a number of years have taken a special interest in helping the Mission.  They feel that the Mission is not only a “place”, but also a very important part of California’s history.  States Collins: “Helping to preserve it is an ongoing pursuit.  The Mission is the very core of why we are here.  It’s a significant part of this community’s life.”

 

Explains Collins, “We will continue to work together.  I see many projects and joint events where both the Mission and the Kiwanis will continue this growing reciprocal friendship and cooperation.”