Dear Brothers in Christ,
Preparations are already underway for our annual Chrism Mass and jubilarian dinner celebration. This year, we are honoring priests who are celebrating anniversaries for 25, 50, 60 and 65 years of ministry.
While I know some of you are also celebrating some momentous anniversaries, our focus will be on the categories listed above. Our records indicate the following priests are celebrating a jubilee this year:
Celebrating 65 Years
Fr. Edward Sheehan, SM
Celebrating 60 Years
Msgr. Phuong Van Pham
Celebrating 50 Years
Msgr. Hugh Marren
Fr. John McLellan, OFM
Fr. Joseph Pottammel, MSFS
Celebrating 25 Years
Fr. Luke Ballman
Fr. Pavol Brenkus
Fr. Charles Byrd, Jr.
Fr. Christopher Hathaway, FSSP
Fr. Francesco Iacona
Fr. Tong-uk Michael Ku, SJ
Fr. Randall Mattox
Fr. Roberto Orellana
Fr. Joseph Shaute
If you are celebrating your 25th, 50th, 60th or 65th anniversary and do not see your name on the list, please contact Amanda Hailey at ahailey@archatl.com or 678-595-9181 and we will make the addition.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 31, for a full day. (See schedule below.) More details and registration will be sent in February. The event will take place at the Cathedral of Christ the King.
Lenten Day of Reflection
Chrism Mass
Jubilarian Dinner
March 31
Cathedral of Christ the King
Schedule of Events
10 a.m. | Coffee and Fellowship | Hyland Center |
11 a.m. | Lenten Day of Reflection (Session I) | Hyland Center |
12 p.m. | Lunch | Hyland Center |
1 p.m. | Lenten Day of Reflection (Session II) | Hyland Center |
2:30 p.m. | Confessions | Cathedral |
3:30 p.m. | Vesting | Kenny Hall/Ministry Offices |
4 p.m. | Chrism Mass | Cathedral |
5:30 p.m. | Cocktail Reception | Hyland Center |
6:15 p.m. | Dinner and Presentation | Hyland Center |