When we heard the sad news that our old parish priest, who had retired a while back, had died, Kevin decided to find out about the traditions linked to the burial of a catholic priest. One of these involves the communion cup, so Kev asked if he could make a chalice and plate to place upon the coffin during the funeral from wood, as a final gift to Fr Donlan.
He had been our parish priest for over 18 years, and presided at our wedding 25 years ago. The chalice is our final gift to him and then the parish I have been a member of since I was 4 years old.
3 comments:
Oh Ann what a beautiful way to celebrate his life and involvement with you and your family - simply beautiful!
Thoughtful and so fitting; what a lovely way to sum up his ministry upon you. Kev's a dab hand at the lathe isn't he, they're beautiful pieces.
What a wonderful idea and celebration of a special person. I'd like to think that in 100 years time they will be still there and their story passed to new generations.
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