Fr Pat’s Retirement – A Special Evening of Thanksgiving and Farewell
- stvincentsrcchurch
- Jul 6
- 2 min read
After 33 years of devoted service to our parish, Fr Pat will be retiring at the end of August. This news has come as a surprise to many and brings with it a deep sense of sadness. However, it is also a moment to reflect with great gratitude on the immense contribution Fr Pat has made to our parish community and to celebrate his ministry.
To mark this significant occasion, we warmly invite all parishioners – past and present – to join us for a special evening of thanksgiving and farewell.
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday 30th August
Mass: 6:30pm at St Vincent’s Church
Followed by: Music, buffet and refreshments in the Parish Hall
This will be an opportunity for the whole parish to come together, give thanks, and share in the celebration of Fr Pat’s faithful ministry.
🙋 Would You Like to Help?
A planning meeting will take place in the Parish Hall:
Date: Monday 14th July
Time: 7:00pm
All are welcome to attend. If you'd like to help in any way – planning, decorating, catering, or on the day itself – your support would be greatly appreciated.
💐 Parish Collection for Fr Pat’s Retirement Gift
We are organising a collection to express our thanks and appreciation for all Fr Pat has done.
• Cash donations can be given to John, Tina or Laura
• Online donations can be made securely here:
Please make any online donations by midday on Saturday 24th August.
Please note: do not leave a message for Fr Pat on the donation site.
📸 Contribute to a Slideshow Keepsake
We are also putting together a slideshow of memories as a keepsake for Fr Pat. If you have any photographs of him at parish events, family celebrations, or special moments over the years, we would love to include them.
Please email your images to:
Fr Pat has touched the lives of so many people during his 33 years of ministry. Please share this message with anyone who may wish to join us in saying thank you and farewell.
Together, let us give him the heartfelt send-off he truly deserves.
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