Couples renew their vows during the Golden Jubilee celebration at St. Joseph Church’s Golden Jubilee celebration on Saturday, 10/15/22. Submitted photo
By Beth David, Editor
St. Joseph Church recently honored couples who have been married for 50 years or more, and members of religious orders who have served for 50 or more years. Ten couples and five religious were honored at a celebration on Saturday, 10/15/22.
The Golden Jubilee celebration included a special thanksgiving mass, the couples renewing their vows, a dinner, and a chance for family members to say a few words about those being recognized.
“Jubilee is a time to sit back, relax and reflect on the journey of life and to express our gratitude to God for everything,” wrote Rev. Stephen Banjare, SSCC, the Pastor of St. Joseph, in an email. “It is a time of celebration. Our common vocation is a call to Holiness which each of us respond and live differently — some as a married couple and some as single consecrated. During the jubilee, in gratitude, we celebrate the courage to respond to this call, our commitment and fidelity to this vocation and our perseverance.”
Monique Major says a few words about her parents, Aline and Dennis Duval, who have been married for 60 years and were recognized at St. Joseph Church’s Golden Jubilee celebration on Saturday, 10/15/22. Submitted photo.
At the dinner, a video presentation honored each jubilarian, and all were invited to dance the night away.
The program was organized by the St. Joseph Parish Pastoral Council and hospitality ministry in collaboration with other ministry groups of the parish.
Those recognized on Saturday were: Fr. Fintan Sheeran, SSCC 72nd year Religious Profession; Fr. Columbian Crotty, SSCC 70th year Religious Profession; Fr. Michael Shanahan, SSCC 60th year Priestly Ordination; Fr. Robert Charlton, SSCC 50th year Religious Profession; Sr. Manorama Thomas, MC 50th year Religious Profession; Flo & Allen Days 65th Wedding Anniversary; Marie & Stanley Burt 65th Wedding Anniversary; Barbara & Ralph Wright 63rd Wedding Anniversary; Joan & Larry Collins 63rd Wedding Anniversary; Rhody & Richard Medeiros 62nd Wedding Anniversary; Carol & Sonny DeTerra 61st Wedding Anniversary; Aline & Dennis Duval 60th Wedding Anniversary; Domingos & Maria Pinto 5oth Wedding Anniversary; Fatima & Jose Ambar 50th Wedding Anniversary; Doug & Nancy McGee 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Couples and members of religious orders pose for a picture during the Golden Jubilee celebration at St. Joseph Church’s Golden Jubilee celebration on Saturday, 10/15/22. Submitted photo
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