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May 17, 2018Over 490 friends of St. Mary’s Abbey joined the monks to celebrate the Second Annual Abbot’s Table on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Hanover Marriott in Parsippany, New Jersey. The evening began with a brief year in review of the Abbey, which included highlights about the its convent, parish, and ministerial work, retreat center, oblate program, and vocations. The Second Annual Abbot’s Table honored Mr. Thomas G. Ferguson and the Right Reverend Abbot Giles Hayes, O.S.B. ’56. Mr. Ferguson—the former President and CEO of CommonHealth USA, the largest healthcare marketing and communications resource in the world—is a former President of the Father & Friends of Delbarton School, and served as Chairman of the Lay Board of Trustees of Delbarton School from 1992-1998. He is also well-known for his volunteer and philanthropic work with many organizations throughout New Jersey. Abbot Giles had a long and storied history at St. Mary’s Abbey/Delbarton. He entered Delbarton in 1952 and served in many capacities—monk, priest, Abbot, coach, Dean of Studies, College Guidance Counselor, teacher, and Headmaster from 1980-1985 and 1996-2000—until he entered eternal rest on March 7, 2018. The purpose of this benefit dinner is to support the Benedictine of St. Mary’s Abbey, specifically to fund the annual expenses related to the health care of the aged and infirm monks as well as the education and formation of the younger monks. Abbot Richard Cronin and the monks wish to express their deep gratitude to all who planned, attended, and donated. Thank you and God Bless You!