On Thursday, 6 November 2008 many travelled long distances from various parishes of the Diocese to join Bishop Ian in a farewell Mass of Thanksgiving. The Cathedral was beautiful, the singing was inspiring and the prayer was heartfelt.



                








The Word of God

  Bishop Ian incenses the Book of the Gospels



















First Reading

Genesis 12: 1-4

The Call of Abraham






                                                                                  Reader: Arthur Hall











Responsorial Psalm


Guard me Lord, enfold me in peace, bless your servant, Lord








                 



                      Cantor: Mamie Rees









Second Reading

Ephesians 4: 7 - 16

we are given gifts so that Christ, the Head, may build up the body in love






                                                                                Reader: David Connor






The Gospel

Luke 4: 16 - 21

The Spirit of the Lord has been given to me













                   Fr. John Paul Mackinnon



The Homily was given by Mgr. Donald MacKinnon. click here to read the homily.




                        


                   
                        David and Pauline Small present the gifts of bread and wine












"Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation....."
















"Lord, Jesus Christ, with faith in your love and mercy, I eat your Body and drink your Blood. Let it not bring me condemnation but health in mind and body."


















                                              
                      
                                                            Concluding prayer......










              


                                     .......................and Final Blessing




                                 

"We pray for Bishop Ian....
 We give thanks for his years of varied and faithful service in our midst and we pray for continued health and strength for him in the years to come."