News from the Valleys
Farewell to Fr Thadayoose Lazar h.g.n. [Fr. T]
Sunday 24th January 2021, the parishioners of the Valleys Region (St. Therese’s, Monto) farewelled Fr T Lazar. A thanksgiving Mass was celebrated at 6.00 p.m. followed by the planting of a tree in appreciation of Fr T’s four and a half years as Parish Priest. Sr Anne Baxter smsm blessed the tree, Sr Marie Lamerand smsm prayed over the tree, then Fr T. planted the tree – a Leopard tree – aided by Mr Allen Schulke. A plaque, set into a stone, was placed at the base of the tree. Bar-b-que meal, accompanied by delicious desserts prepared by the women of the parish, then followed.
As the evening drew to its conclusion, Fr T was given a wallet (with cash) presented by Mrs Bridie Quinn, and a fabric wall hanging hand-crafted by Mrs Marian Schulke and presented by Mr Allen Schulke. The wall hanging depicted a map of Queensland in which the parish of the Valleys Region was represented and Monto was highlighted. Members of the St Therese's community signed the hanging. Following each presentation, Fr T responded warmly and gratefully. Master of Ceremonies was ably performed by Mr Colin List.
We are very grateful to Fr T for his years of zealous and generous service to us as a herald of God’s Good News, and wish him well for his holiday and future ministry.
Sr Anne Baxter smsm