Someone Had a Birthday - Part 1

Fr. Jim Donohue.

The day started off with Mass. I was presiding and Fr. Yohana was preaching. Before the conclusion of Mass, Fr. Maciej invited me to sit in a chair in front of the altar. Then each student—youngest to oldest—came forward to shake my hand and to give me a gift. Most of the gifts were small packages of cookies or some candies. But I also received a great looking shirt!

This is a photo of “some” of my gifts for the day from the children at the pre-primary and primary school!

I could smell something wonderful in the kitchen, and when I went to investigate, I saw the Master Chef cooking up some meatballs in mushroom sauce!

Then the celebration really began. Fr. William Nyuke, a Franciscan from Musoma, joined us for the day. Then we were ready for the feast…including the meatballs!

More to come on www.resurrectionists.ca

Share This Post

More To Explore

Remembering Venerable Paul Smolikowski, C.R.

Congregation of the Resurrection honors the memory of a remarkable priest and Resurrectionist, who, recently, has been listed by the Vatican among the “Servants of God” and can now be called “Venerable.”

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 16, 2026

From these readings this weekend, let us open ourselves to God’s power and share more fully in his life, entering into each other’s personal space, and thus bringing life and healing to others.