For additional information, contact:
Colleen K. Crane, Public Relations Office
The Capuchin Province of St. Joseph
(office) 414.374.8841, ext. 27 (cell) 414.254.2808
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SECOND ANNUAL WINE TASTING EVENT TO BENEFIT THE SOLANUS CASEY CENTER – MAY 12
Detroit, MI (April 5, 2006) – The Fine Wine Source is hosting a wine tasting evening whose proceeds will benefit The Solanus Casey Center, a Capuchin ministry. Over 100 exquisite wines from around the world will be featured.
“This is a Lutfy family group effort,” commented Jim Lutfy from The Fine Wine Source. “My father, Tony, inspired my brother, Paul, and me to give back to the community. Our family is very supportive of the Capuchins and of the Solanus Casey Center. It’s a world-class spirituality center. We are very lucky to have such an important facility here in Detroit.”
The wine tasting event will take place Friday, May 12, 6:30 – 10:30 PM at St. John’s Armenian Cultural Center Hall, 22001 Northwestern Highway, Southfield. The cost for the event is $75 per person with all proceeds benefiting the Solanus Casey Center. A silent auction featuring over 100 items will also be available. Food will be provided by
the Golden Mushroom Catering.
Tickets are available at The Fine Wine Source, Jim Lutfy, in Livonia, 734.425.8610; the Cloverleaf BP station, Tony & Paul Lutfy, 28995 Telegraph in Southfield, 248.357.3500; Michigan Food & Beverage Association, 27700 Hoover, Warren, 586.393.8800; and the Solanus Casey Center, 313.579.2100, ext. 153.
Michigan Food & Beverage Association is hosting the event with The Fine Wine Source.
Father Solanus Casey was a beloved Capuchin Friar credited with miraculous cures and valued for his wise and compassionate counsel. He faithfully served the people of Detroit by providing soup for the hungry, kind words for the troubled and a healing touch for the ill. Today, work is underway seeking sainthood for Father Solanus.
Inspired by the holy life of Father Solanus, the Solanus Casey Center opened its doors in 2002 in order to lead visitors on a spiritual journey. More than 200,000 people come to the center each year for prayer, to nurture the spirit, and to visit Father Solanus’ tomb.
The Solanus Casey Center, a Capuchin ministry, is a part of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph, headquartered in Detroit which serves Capuchin ministries worldwide.
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