The menu was “Soup to Soup” at St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy in Flushing recently as Confirmation candidates hosted the parish’s annual Lenten meal. The children and their parents prepared and served a wide selection of delicious soups and many different breads for the hungry crowd in the academy cafeteria.

Father Joseph T. Holcomb, pastor, led grace before the meal and thanked the families for their fine work. Thirty-three of the 53 candidates were able to participate in the event. The students chose to have the funds they raised used to support hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico which are directed by the Piarist Fathers.

The event was coordinated by Caridad Robles, director of religious education with assistance from faculty member Ellen Vento. The students chose to have the funds they raised used to support hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico which are directed by the Piarist Fathers. The event was coordinated by Ms. Caridad Robles, Director of Religious Education with assistance from faculty member Ms. Ellen Vento.