Time To Party!

There was quite a bit of partying going on around the Diocese during May and June as parishioners celebrated milestone anniversaries and retirements with their beloved priests. Check out this sampling of photos.

Following the Mass for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus on June 11 in Holy Eucharist Church, Tabernacle, an outdoor gathering was held on the parish grounds during which Father Andrew Jamieson, shown right, was honored on his upcoming retirement as pastor. Here he is greeted by his successor, Father Michael McClane, who became pastor as of July 1. Jessica Garrett photo

Michael J. Walsh was feted on his 50th anniversary of priestly ordination June 11. Following a Mass of Thanksgiving he celebrated in St. James Church, Pennington, a gathering was held in the parish hall.