Thanks to the 18 priests who traveled from both near & far who concelebrated/attended either the Mass and/or the reception. Michael Vricella, as Master of Ceremony & Lino Gonsalves & for all their assistance and dedication to the liturgy. Thanks to Blair Blaikie III for his wonderful welcome to attendees to our reception as well his heartfelt comments regarding our beloved parish as well as the priesthood! Some even asked if there was a CD available Thanks to Don Barnum and our Schola Cantorum Choir who did such a great job(they always do) at the Liturgy causing his Eminence, Cardinal Dolan, to want to listen to the choir sing two preludes before Mass even began! A special shout-out to Carlos, our Sexton, who did such a great job decorating as well as getting and keeping our Church clean and beautiful not only for our anniversary but year-round. Decorating the Church was a group effort this year at OLV so thanks to Carlos Gomez, Patricia Molinari & Father Lino Gonsalves. Joanne and Julie decorated the tables at 48 Wall Street as well! Thanks to Joanne DeCarlo, Julie Contes, Stephen Bello & Patricia Molinari for assisting Father Murphy these many months in putting together a fine afternoon & reception that will not soon be forgotten. Also mentioned was how beautifully decorated Many did not hesitate to comment on how uplifting & beautiful our liturgy(Mass) was and how they wish they could experience the same back home. Friends from as far away as West Palm Beach & Jupiter, Florida, Keyport, Patterson & Peaback N.J., Nashville, Tennessee, Hampton Bays, N.Y., Massapequa, N.Y., Peekskill, N.Y., Thornwood, & Valley Stream, NY., joined us. In addition to parishioners, so many friends from all over the five boroughs joined us for our anniversary. Peter’s College, Gampaha Branch, Sri Lanka (2017-2019) and he is the Present Rector of Holy Cross College, Kalutara, Sri Lanka since 2019. Next, he assumed his duties as the Director/Principal, St. He has served as the Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Waterbury, CT USA (2014-2015) the Church of Saint Agnes, New York, NY 10017 Thereafter, he assumed his duties as the Vice Rector, St. Roshan Sovis has wide Pastoral/Priestly experience as an Assistant Teacher at Loyola College, Negombo, Sri Lanka (2003-2008) and as the Regional Coordinator for Young Christian Students (YCS) 2005-2007.

Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM-Colombo).įr.

He has read for his Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Ph-Rome), Bachelor of Sacred Theology (B.Th-Rome) and earned Was ordinated a Priest of God on September 13, 2003.

Sovis from the Archdiocese of Colombo - Sri Lanka, born on December 03, 1976, You might remember him as he was at OLVSTA WELCOME BACK FATHER ROSHAN SOVIS Father Sovis returned to us this past WednesdayĪnd will serve as Parochial Vicar as he did previously. However, our wonderful choir will return to sing at theġ2:15 Mass in keeping with the solemnity of the day We will have the same Mass schedule on the day. Of the attacks on our beloved city and nation. Next Sunday is September 11th, the 21st Anniversary

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