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A report ...

date added 08/10/2011

Notes by MHanson

Fr David Ryan's Induction Mass, celebrated on Saturday 8th October 2011 was a great celebration. Fr David was formally appointed to the position of parish priest of St John's Bath by Bishop Declan Lang of the Clifton Diocese. The ceremony of welcome included representatives from many parishes in the deanery and wider area, as well as representatives from civic life in Bath, and from other Christian churches within the city. The concelebrated 5.45pm Mass was attended by over 300 people, filling the church, and was followed by a Reception in the Parish Hall, which over 200 attended. Also present were previous parishioners of Fr David from Stroud and previous parishes, come to wish him well in this new stage of his life; as well as many other friends and acquaintances.

A series of photographs from the whole event are available below, and can be downloaded as high resolution versions for reproduction. More photos will be available shortly.

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	St John's church filled to capacity	Sermon/ reflection by Fr.Tom

St John's church filled to capacity, congregation. Sermon/ reflection by Bishop Declan Lang	St John's church filled to capacity, congregation. Sermon/ reflection by Bishop Declan Lang	Reading the Bishop's letter appointing Fr David to St John's

Formal induction of Fr David by the Bishop	Formal induction of Fr David by the Bishop	Formal induction of Fr David by the Bishop

Fr David acknowledging his welcome and thanking all.	Offertory, gifts of harvest produce and goods; with representatives from the local Catholic Schools St John's & St Gregory's as well as from Brownies, Beavers, and Falth & Light members.	Offertory, gifts of harvest produce and goods; with representatives from the local Catholic Schools & other groups.

Offertory, gifts of harvest produce and goods;	Eucharist, celebrated by Bishop Declan	St John's church filled to capacity, congregation

Choir of St John's primary school	Words from Fr David	Final prayer from the Bishop

Leaving church after the Mass	Reception in the Parish hall

Cake to mark the occasion.	Cake being cut by Fr David

The Induction of Fr David was a grand celebration bringing together parish groups and Catholic schools sharing gifts and celebrating the presence of God in our midst. Fr David wishes to thank everyone who played a part in organising the event. A special mention of thanks to the Church cleaning party; the resplendent altar servers; parish choir & musicians; flower arrangers; Jutz & the office staff for the production of the Mass booklets; Car Park attendants; stewards & welcomers; the Sacristan team; Readers, Bidding Prayer writers; young people of St John's School & St Gregory's College; Brownies & Rainbows representatives; the hospitality team for the food afterwards , including the cake maker and delicious celebration cake! Final thanks to Nigel & those who tidied up afterwards & prepared for the University Chaplaincy celebration only a few hours later! The Parish Pastoral Council who planned the event are looking forward to working with Fr David in developing a vision for the next phase of a parish history.

All images and photos (c) copyright MHanson on behalf of StJohns 2011 except where noted. All usage of photos must be credited to StJohns www.stjohnsrcbath.org.uk.