For myself and I am sure I speak for my fellow parishioners in St George’s and St Wilfrid’s, I want to express heartfelt thanks and our deepest gratitude to our very own Fr Rory. Also, many congratulations upon achieving 50 years of devoted service.
For over 18 years, Fr Rory has given an unwavering dedication to our community and continues to be a shining example of faith. His guidance and support have touched the lives of countless individuals. We are truly blessed to have him as a spiritual leader. Fr Rory’s compassion, wisdom and selfless service have made a profound impact upon our parish and we are forever grateful for his presence in our lives. Thankyou Fr Rory for your steadfast commitment to spreading love, hope and grace to all of those around you. You are truly a man of faith and we are honoured to have you as our Catholic priest. You have been a guiding light in our spiritual journey. You have left a lasting impact upon our spiritual journey together.
We should all strive to serve each other by recalling Our Lord’s example. John described this when he wrote in his gospel, “If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you. Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them”. (John 13:14-17).
Finally, on behalf of all those whom have known Fr Rory over his 50 years since he became a priest in 1974, a message from me:
Mile buiochas Rory as gach a dheanann tu duinn. Go mbeannaitear thu le blianta fada eile na dea-shlainte. Bain sult as do jubilee.
Go mbeannai Dia.