Since June of 2003, it has been our pleasure and privilege to have Fr. Jilson George serving in our parish as associate pastor.  At the end of February 2009, Fr. Jilson left St. Patrick’s to serve his Carmelite Order in a position in India.  He will be deeply missed.  On Sunday, February 22^nd, Father Jilson celebrated his final Sunday Mass at 12 Noon.  Immediately following, there was a reception in Canning Hall, which was filled to capacity with parishioners, friends, family and colleagues who had come together to express their love and appreciation for Fr. Jilson.

As part of this tribute, the community that had formed around Fr. Jilson was given the opportunity to express their best wishes and reflections via an online guestbook to Father Jilson.  Their comments are posted below.