Memorabilia – 70th Ordination Anniversary

As I approach my 77th Ordination Anniversary on June 3, 2016, below is more memorabilia from my 70th Ordination Anniversary celebration seven years ago in 2009. These homemade slideshows were gifted to me after this joyous occasion:

From the Mass:

Abridged version of slideshow of cards and greetings I received:

2009 – My 70th Ordination Anniversary

On June 3, 2009, at age ninety-three, I was privileged to and thoroughly enjoyed celebrating my Seventieth Ordination Anniversary with a Mass and reception with priests, friends and family.

Here is a homemade video of the Mass including my personal address:

A transcription of my talk is included here:

http://msgrfoy.com/2014/03/25/personal-memories-the-seventieth-anniversary-of-ordination-june-3-2009/

With a family choir
Celebrating with a talented family choir (including the parents and their 8 siblings) who also provided entertainment at the reception.
Celebrating with the choir
Having many laughs.
2009 Giving address at my 70th Ordination Anniversary
Giving my address at my 70th Ordination Anniversary.
2009 Giving my address at my 70th Ordination Anniversary
2009 Giving my address at my 70th Ordination Anniversary. The Master of Ceremonies Fr. Dominic Barber was very helpful.
2009 homemade chocolate chalices on cake
The cake with homemade white chocolate chalices on it went fast.
2009 Homemade Ordination Anniversary card
2009 a homemade Ordination Anniversary card
2009 La Salle Manor, 70th Ordination Anniversary, age 93
2009 at La Salle Manor on my 70th Ordination Anniversary.
70th Ordination Anniversary
70th Ordination Anniversary, central Tabernacle.
70th Ordination Anniversary
70th Ordination Anniversary
2009 with a former parishioner
Reminiscing with a former parishioner after the reception.
2009 with Bishop Lacey at my 70th Ordination Anniversary Mass
With Bishop Lacey at my 70th Ordination Anniversary Mass in 2009.
2009 Cardinal Collins and Bishops at my 70th Ordination Anniversary
Cardinal Tom Collins, Bishops and Deacon Daniel Dauvin at my 70th Ordination Anniversary Mass.
2009 With Fr De Valk at my 70th Ordination Anniversary
2009 Visiting with Fr Alphonse De Valk, former Editor of Catholic Insight, and Mary Ellen.

 

2011 – “A Cut Above”

In 2011, my book “A Cut Above” was published.  It is a collection of one hand card “flourishes” or cuts.  Here are a few excerpts I have permission from the publisher to post:

2011 A Cut Above Cover published book

2011 from my book %22A Cut Above%22

2011 A cut above 6

2011 A Cut Above Dedication

2011 A Cut Above page 14

Incidentally, I helped write this as a volunteer – it’s not something I make money on.  One of the magicians who helped publish the book recently shaved his head for cancer research and has raised a lot of money.  He and his assistant did a great deal of work putting this book together and gave a free magic show at my 100th birthday party.