Fr Paul Lu (center) surrounded by family and friends while celebrating six years ordained as a Catholic priest.
Friends and relatives travelled from far and wide to help Catholic Priest Fr Paul Lu celebrate the sixth anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood last Sunday.
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Fr Paul was ordained in Wagga Wagga before spending time in Albury and Griffith and then coming to Finley and Tocumwal parishes.
A large number of Vietnamese, Fr Paul’s home country, added to the local congregation and it was unique to hear some of the sermon in Father’s own language.
At the end of Mass, a hymn was sung so beautifully by the visitors in their own tongue.
Many had travelled long distances including Albury, Wodonga, Bendigo, Swan Hill, Melbourne, Griffith, Shepparton, Cobram, Deniliquin and Numurkah, to name a few.
There was even a family originally from Kenya, with John Githinji’s wife and children having just joined him in Australia.
The service of celebration was followed by lunch in the Parish Hall.
Liam, Caroline and Leo Ouma with John, Victor, Mary and Bianca (front) Githinji at Fr Paul’s celebration.
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The Berrigan Shire Dementia Alliance ‘Unlocking Hope No. 6 – Understanding Dementia’ presentation by Kylie Titlow and Helen Lewis from Finley Regional Care which took place at the Finley RS Club on Thursday was once again well attended.
Kylie and Helen gave a very informative and detailed presentation about aged care packages to residents of Berrigan, Finley and Tocumwal and the ways to achieve the best results in organising those packages was explained.
Alison Luelf will be talking about first aid for seniors, and carers particularly, at Unlocking Hope No. 7 which will be held at the club on Thursday, May 9, 10.15am for a 10.30am start.
An RSVP to 5883 9600 would be appreciated but is not essential.
Berrigan Shire Dementia Alliance chair Nola Pinnuck with Helen Lewis, Kylie Titlow, Alison Luelf and Phil Couchman.
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Just a reminder that the Movie Morning will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Finley tomorrow at 10am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Also, a reminder of this year’s Anzac Day services in Finley on April 25.
The Dawn Service will take place at the Memorial Park, form up at 5.50am.
This will be followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the Finley RS Club for those who attend.
Those taking part in the march leading up to the day service are asked to form up at the corner of Ulupna and Murray Sts about 10.15am. It will move off at 10.45am for the Finley Memorial Park for the service.
Transport is available at the form-up for those who cannot march.
An invitation is extended to all members of the community to take part in the march and services.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Finley RSL Sub-branch secretary on 0428 293 922.
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