We had a wonderful celebration, both in the Mass and afterwards in the parish grounds when over 150 people came to join the Party.

 

The party was not just for our own Parish family, but reached out to many other people who had some connection with Fr. Andrew, including his family and friends from as far away as Guernsey and Ireland, who undertook considerable journeys to Hayling to be with us. We were also joined by local colleagues from his work in the Hospital Chaplaincy Service with Portsmouth Hospitals.

 

Fellow clergy from many stations of life also joined us, from near and far. Our live music was provided by past parishioners from a previous parish Fr Andrew served.  A good time was had by all. 

 

A milestone the Parish felt could not go by unmarked!!