The celebration began with a Mass at 12:15 |
Fr. Joe uses personal anecdotes to enhance the points in his homilies. |
Parishioners offer personal greetings after Mass. |
Many line up to enscribe greetings and wishes in "the book" in the church hall. |
 Servers from Gene & Georgetti's scurry to assure that no one is empty handed. |
Fr. Joe watches a succession of video messages from priests who have known him for many years but could not be here. |
It was a multi-generation family event, like so many at Assumption. |
A team worked hard for planning and execution! |
Beth Schuman presents Fr. Joe's gift on behalf of the appreciative crowd. It will support his love of travel, or however he feels. |
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