December 3, 2025 - Wednesday - Today we were back in the desert to see the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in La Quinta, CA. The first mass at St. Francis was for Holy Thursday, on April 19, 1984, and was attended by many stars and celebrities. The first two readers were actors Frank Sinatra and Gregory Peck. Many Hollywood stars found much needed peace and quiet at the nearby La Quinta Resort, and came to St. Francis of Assisi for mass.
It backs right up to the mountains.
The murals are beautiful.
The grounds are peaceful.
We also toured the chapel located in the complex.
After the museum we had lunch in nearby Indio at the Cafe at Shields.
We also had a chance to do a little shopping before we ate.
We both started out with a "Stuffed Date" which is a plump Medjool date stuffed with jalapeño, bleu cheese and proscuitto, wrapped in bacon and finished off with a shallot demi-glace and a balsamic reduction. These are wonderful.
Then I had their "Walleye Fish Tacos" which are three fish tacos lightly breaded on corn tortillas, lime, cabbage and chipotle aioli. It's served with rice and beans.
Judy had their "Curry Chicken Salad." It's shredded chicken breast in yellow curry, whole grain mustard house sauce, papaya, celery, carrots and sliced and toasted almonds on a field of mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette. It's served with slices of banana bread.
It was a great day!
