DAMIEN: A Must See For Anyone who Believes In Heroes

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The Woodridge Knights of Columbus Council 5918 invites you to an inspirarional true story of Father Damien, "The Leper Priest of Molokai" on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 7:30 pm.

This is a one-man Play by Aldyth Morris and is hailed as a theatrical event that you will never forget. It is a touching account of a modern day saint that is told with truth and passion. This performance is highly recommended to anyone who believes in the power of the truth of one voice. A truly brilliant portrayal ... "Damien" is a hero for men and women for all ages. His character is a glowing example of what courage looks like.

The story of Father Damien has fascinated Wayne Messmer since he was a child. "I was first drawn to it in grade school," said Messmer, a singer, actor and broadcaster, well known for singing the National Anthem for Chicago sports teams. "I was taught by the Franciscan nuns. They had helped father Damien over on Molokai. They were very proud of Mother Marianne, who's now been canonized as Saint Marianne."
In the early 1990s, Messmer's interest in the work of the priest was rekindled when he discovered "Damien," a one-man play written in 1977 by Aldyth Morris.

Messmer decided, "I'd like to take a stab at this because I resembled this guy." He first took on the role of Father Damien in 2002 at the Raue Center in Crystal Lake and has performed it dozens of times since, including twice in Hawaii. He will next perform the show on April 10 at Our Lady, Mother of the Church Parish on Chicago's far northwest side. Messmer has done intensive research into the life of Father Damien, including visiting, with his wife Kathleen, the area in Kalaupapa, Molokai Hawaii where the priest toiled in the late 1800s. Messmer was astounded to discover, when he stood next to a life-sized statue of Damien, how much he resembled the priest.

Please mark your calendars for Friday April 28, 2023 at St. Scholastica Parish, 7800 Janes Ave., Woodridge, IL. Doors open at 6:30 pm and Play begins promptly at 7:30 pm with no intermission.

This will be a great evening and it is expected to be a sell-out Play. Those that have seen this Play have come back to see it again. Tickets are available on line, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Joe Testolin at (630) 901-5952 for further information or email via (joe.testolin@ameritech.net)

VIP Reserved Seating (which includes Meet and Greet) ..... $30

Open Seating ..... $20

Youth Tickets (Under 18 in Open Seating) ..... $10

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