Dear Parishioners,
We are filled with immense pride and joy to share that our beloved Pastor, Fr. Emmanuel Ihemedu, has been nominated and will be honored with the 2023 Distinguished Catholic Elementary School Pastor of the Year Award! This commendation recognizes not just an individual, but the collective hard work, faith, and dedication of our community. Through Fr. Emmanuel's visionary leadership, our parochial school, St. John Paul the Great Academy, has undergone a beautiful revival.
To celebrate this significant achievement, there will be an Annual H.O.P.E.S (Help Our Parish Elementary Schools) Dinner on Wed, Sep 27 at 5:30pm at Aqua Turf, Southington, CT.
Price: $42 per person
This event is not just an accolade for Fr. Emmanuel but is a testament to what we, as a community, can achieve together. We would like to invite each one of you to join us in this celebration and to stand together in support and appreciation for all the wonders Fr. Emmanuel and his team have accomplished for our school.
To express your interest in attending, please contact the parish office at 860-482-4433 with your name and a daytime phone number where you can be reached. Let's make this evening memorable for Fr. Emmanuel, showing him that his church family stands firmly behind him.
It would mean the world to Fr. Emmanuel to see familiar faces from our parish community there, celebrating together. We hope you can make it. Thank you for your continuous prayers and support. Together, we grow stronger in faith and community.
Please make your reservations by 3:00pm on Fri, Sep 1.
Warm regards and blessings, Mrs. Toni Tavano
Parish Secretary
St. John Paul the Academy Parish