Wednesday 20 September 2017

THANK YOU FATHER WAYNE

Fr Wayne Dohey is the well loved parish priest of St Patrick's who, sadly for St Patrick's, is moving on to continue his good work in another parish.  Fr Wayne, his enthusiasm, his kindness, his dedication and his brilliant smile will be sorely missed.  Thank you Fr Wayne and may God bless you abundantly.
The Incomparable Father Wayne Dohey
Mary Lou Mallard Tucker has sent us this touching tribute to Fr Wayne. 

"Father Wayne Dohey
St Patrick’s Parish

Can anyone predict what is in God’s  plan
When we arrive to this uncertain  world?
Unforeseen circumstances do  sometimes happen
Which can put one’s life in a twirl.

Father, all that you have been  through,
You have been through many tests.
God definitely sees the whole  picture
As Satan hates Christian happiness.

God presented us with a wonderful  man of the cloth
Who will always go that extra mile.
You try to preach to Cod’s children  everywhere
With a compassionate heart, which  is so your style.

Your brilliant mind teaches all of us
We should live out God’s holy word.
In the future we will try to  remember
Your powerful words which we  have heard.

You are going where you are  needed now
Your full time work at St Patrick’s  done.
It is with deep sadness that is felt  in all of our hearts
As our parish priest, you are our  special one.

We will all miss you!

Mary Lou Tucker and Family"

Mary Lou, thank you for sharing this lovely poem. Fr Wayne will indeed be missed.

6 comments:

  1. I went thur a very traumatic experience with my fathers passing and my family was not really helping matters. Father Dohey stepped in and put his foot down and eased the situation on myself and my two daughters. I will never forget him for his kindness.

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  2. I attended St. PATRICK'S CONVENT SCHOOL FROM K TO 8 IN THE 50IES AND 60
    IES

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  3. That didn't take long for you to remove my comment.

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  4. lulu your poem was beautiful and very thoughtful more like you would make this a nicer world -- thank-you signed - bob gorman holy cross school MAY GOD BLESS

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  5. Lovely poem Lulu. I never knew Fr. Wayne personally but my family speak very highly of him & I am sure he will be missed at St. Patrick's.

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  6. Father Dohey has always been a good servant of the Lord no matter where he has gone.

    Good luck on your next journey Father Dohey.

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