Father John's 40th Anniversary Celebration

What a wonderful time we had trying to make his day special! And that it was! So many friends, 215 plus! And so much fun! Double click the pics below to see a larger version. Sorry about the quality ... I need a new camera or some photo lessons!  The ladies of Precious Blood Parish's CWL were fabulous and Father was brought to tears by their presence and voices at the Mass and reception.                                   

 


 

See who came to help celebrate!

 

Puttin' on the Glitz!

The ladies of Precious Blood Parish CWL in full form! Bravo women!

Singing Angels!

Mike McLoughlin and Band entaintain us with fiddle and song!

Toes were tappin' and voices sang along to favourites of the home town musicans.

Fr. Tom imataing Fr. John

A captive audience to speeches.

Left to right: Fr. Bob Kelly, Archbishop Roussin and Fr. John Tritschler

Clergy at head table

Even the Mayor came!

Head table of family and friends surround Fr. John

Keynote speaker long time friend and colleage, Fr. Tom Nickolson from Seschelt

Mass

Anniversary Mass

Incense before the Gospel

Incense before the Gospel

Father, preaching
Father, preaching
Stories of his times as a priest
Stories about his journey as a priest.
Mass ending
Father making sure everyone has music for Mass ending
CLick for movie of  music with the ladies singing.. It is hard to see as the room was dark and it takes a while to download but it is a sample of their beautiful voices.