Dear Congregation,

As many of you know, we will be soon saying farewell to Fr. Joseph and his lovely family. Fr. Joseph has served our Northern California congregation and St. Mary and St John’s church with dedication, love and compassion.

To honor his contribution and celebrate their next chapter, we are planning a special farewell on Saturday November 16th.

We would like to invite you to join us in making the event memorable. If you feel moved to contribute, any amount, large or small will be greatly appreciated to help with the costs of the modest celebration including venue rental, food & beverage, activities and gifts, as we come together to express our gratitude for his service. Contributions are optional but are appreciated, as this event is NOT funded by the church. Any excess contributions will be donated to the church. Thank you for your support.