A great welcome home party was had last month on September
23 when Fr Shea arrived home from the USA after 5 and a half months – the
longest he has ever been away from the children before. While in the States he
had various health check ups and procedures done and he has come home a new man
– much to the staff and children’s delight. Accompanying him was Fr Chuck
Beirewaltes C.S.s.R long time supporter
and fundraiser of Sarnelli House and the best Santa Claus there is. Fr Harry
Grile C.S.s.R Provincial of
Redemptorists, Denver Province USA, also came to visit. The welcome home party
was held in the newly built Mary and Joseph Hall donated by Gary and Janet
Smith from the USA. The big hall made a perfect space for the kids dancing and
singing and the traditional tying of the wrists for the three Fathers. Pizza
was provided and the kids were overjoyed and very full by the end of the
celebrations.