Location:St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Belleville
50th Anniversary of Ordination Celebrations
It is with great pride that we announce the following celebrations to mark the occasion of the 50th year since the ordination of Father Richard Whalen. We have been blessed to have him as our spiritual guide and want to make this blessed occasion worthy of his service. Due to scheduling and availability, we will have two opportunities to celebrate this milestone. Firstly, we will have a Social to mark the anniversary date on 28 April 1, 2024 in the gymnasium of St Michael Catholic School directly following the 11 am Mass. This event will be an organized Potluck designed to involve as many parishioners as possible and to allow them to contribute and make this day extra special. There will be speeches, music, food and the opportunity for all to show their appreciation for his amazing service to God and us! Secondly, there will be a Gala Dinner hosted at the National Canadian Air Force Museum on 12, May 2024 beginning at 3 pm This will be a formal event and we look forward to welcoming many of Father Whalen’s fellow priests. Tickets for this event will cost $50 per person or you can purchase a table for a mere $400. The event will begin with Cocktails at 3 pm, and dinner will be served at 4:30 pm. We look forward to a wonderful night featuring stories from those who know Father Richard best and some musical entertainment from his friends. If you cannot attend but would still like to contribute to this joyous occasion you can sponsor some individual seats and or a table. There will be 200 tickets available for this event so make sure you get yours! Purchasing Tickets: To purchase tickets please email or call Bryn McDonnell. He will make sure to confirm the amount of tickets and assist you with payment. Email: [email protected] Phone: 613-970-2953