Congratulations to Fr. Pat on 40 years as a priest on May 23, 2010! Friends and parishioners with 'Spirit and Heart' gathered for a dinner in his honor on Saturday, May 22nd following the 5 p.m. mass.
The catered dinner and fellowship were outstanding, and Fr. Pat's friends and family members were happy to share their remembrances of his childhood, his sweet tooth, his early days of service and his passion for tennis. Unfortunately, very few of those present could remember even one of Father's all too frequent and sometimes pain-inducing puns. Something about 'Sonny and Cher' (or was it 'Sunny and Share'?) should be coming to mind, if you've spent any time in Father's presence! Here are a few photos of the festivities: