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Mass of Thanksgiving for
the Service of Fr. Jack Dowling, OSA On Sunday March 2, the parish community of Our Lady of
Montserrat, situated in the city of Trujillo, Peru, offered
The gospel of
this Sunday was the healing of the blind man by Jesus, and members of the
parish "acted out" the various parts of the gospel to better highlight its
significance. Following the gospel,
In the procession of gifts, a small photo album with
many memories of his 8 years, was presented to him on behalf of the parish
team. Following communion it was time for others to express their thanks.
Fr. John Lydon, in name of the Augustinians in Peru, expressed thanks to Fr.
Jack for his many years of continual service to the people of
the parish. This was followed by president of the parish team,
Socorro, who expressed the gratitude of all towards Fr. Jack pointing out
how he promoted greater appreciation for the word of God, promoting the
birth of the basic ecclesial communities in the parish. Afterwards
members
The day ended with a toast and some sandwiches prepared by the different parish zones and shared among the 500 people who filled the church. Fr. Jack will be going to the new community that the Vicariate has opened in Pacasmayo, about 2 hours north of Trujillo. |
their
profound thanks to Fr. Jack Dowling, OSA, who was pastor of the parish for
the last eight years. The church was filled to overflowing capacity, a
gesture that underscored the great esteem that the people have for Fr.
Dowling during these years of service.
Fr.
Jack gave some words of thanks to all the parish members for the constant
help and sacrifice that members of the parish showered upon him in these
years.
of
the different parish groups and the zones which comprise the parish,
presented him with many different gifts to serve as a reminder of his years
in Montserrat.