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LITHONIA—Christ Our Hope Church hosted an appreciation dinner
party Aug. 25 for Father Paul Flood, pastor, thanking him for his leadership in
the parish for the past four and a half years.
After planning the event for two months, a parish committee hosted
Father Flood and about 250 parishioners of all ages that evening at a sit-down
dinner in a beautifully decorated parish hall. The meal, prepared by committee
members, included ham, chicken, meatballs, salads, fruits, an array of desserts
and a sheet cake honoring the pastor. After dinner, a disc jockey supplied
music for dancing. Parishioner Celeste Ganey coordinated the committee.
While pastor, Father Flood led the parish in building a new
church, which is paid for in full, and renovating the former church into a
parish hall to be used for various activities. Improvements have also been made
to the grounds and continue to be made to help the parish.
On behalf of parishioners, Ganey presented Father Flood with a
plaque saying, “Thank you, Father Flood. You made it happen.”
Parishioners also gave him a gift of $3,000, hoping he’ll use
it for a well-deserved vacation. The pastor was reportedly “nearly
speechless.” The parish is located at 1786 Wellborn Road. |
