A Sign of Peace or a Wink of Peace?

Extending PEACE happens at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care in a special way at Mass.  Traditionally a sign of peace is a hand shake or a hug.  At St. Ann Center it is the famous "wink of peace".  Participants are quite happy to extend this happy sign to one another.

The famous "wink of peace" was introduced by Fr. Byron Haaland, a Sacred Heart priest, during the flu season to avoid spreading germs. The desire was present to acknowledge and extend peace to the each other gathered at Mass, but he wanted to avoid the traditional hand shake.

The "wink" is an affectionate, caring gesture that warms the room and makes everyone feel special as they extend peace to one another.  Mass is held twice weekly at St. Ann Center.