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Pandemic no match for annual basket blessing in Lemont
Parishioners line up for blocks for a drive-thru Easter basket blessing at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church in Lemont on Holy Saturday, April 3, 2021. People brought baskets with food they would use in Easter Sunday meals along with candy and toys, and the occasional dog. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
People wait in line to have their Easter baskets blessed on Holy Saturday. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A woman holds up a basket for blessing. Among other items in her basket is the traditional lamb carved out of butter. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The parish said over 500 cars came through the drive-through blessing. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Neil Rogers blesses a dog in a car. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Waldemar Stawiarski, pastor, blesses the basket of a man and woman on their motorcycle. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A man holds his basket outside of his window for a blessing. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cars line up around the church for the blessing. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Neil Rogers blesses Easter baskets and a young girl’s bunny. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
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