Farewell Mass
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At the end of August, we must say a sad goodbye to Fr. John Daya, our pastor. Fr. John has led our parish for the last 12 years and he will be greatly missed. We pray that the Lord bless him, and that he will be a blessing to the people of Our Lady of the Mountains in Cumberland, MD.
You are welcome to leave your best wishes for Fr. John using the comment form below:
7 thoughts on “Best Wishes to Fr. John Daya”
Father John, you may not remember me, but my name is Michael Vassallo. I am not a parishioner of St. John The Evangelist because I’m a New Yorker, but there were a few times that I visited while in Philadelphia, and I was always impressed with your aura of serenity. I went to you for Confession a couple of times, and one time we exchanged letters because I made a donation to have your church renovated. I was happy to do that. And now, I wish you the best of luck in this new chapter of your life. I think the impact that you’re leaving on St. John The Evangelist Church will be felt for a long time, even by me the next time I am in the area and stop in. Be well, Father.
Thank you for everything, Father John. Your humility, kindness and faith will always be remembered. Grateful to you and wish you all the best!
Good morning,
This is a blessing day, enjoy this day and may God bless you with many more, may the Angles follow you on the path you take on this beautiful journey that you are now in venturing into. God Bless you and thank you for your prayers and blessings.
Father John,
You made us feel so welcome from Day one when my husband and I first join St John’s. You blessed our marriage, you baptized my son Izel and they way you made an intimate First communion mass ceremony for my son has been always dear to our heart. You welcome our family from Mexico. God bless you in your new journey
Fr John- we are so happy we got to meet you. Thank you for working with us through our wedding process, you made it so enjoyable. May God bless you on your new journey!
God bless you, Father John. I will certainly keep in keep in touch! Annette and Antoinette
Thank you Fr. John for being my priest for the past 12 years; for serving your flock tirelessly and effortlessly and always with a smile on your face. Your thought provoking homilies will be missed as well as you. St. John’s loss is Our Lady of the Mountains gain. God Bless and May the Holy Spirit guide you always.