Administering the sacrament

Jim Poyser (Gisborne Parish) and Cathy Addamo (Werribee) assist with the administation

At the communion rail right to left - Dawn Morrow, The Dalton Family, Gail Stevens, Karen, Louisa Ramadu, Ian Heffernan (All Werribee)

The Blessing

A unique pastoral gesture by Bishop Philip with blessing Fr Max as well

The family join Fr Max as he shares his thanks for their support and patience over the past. From left, Anna (Teacher), Matthew (Surveyor) Connor (No 1 grandson), Ros, Fr Max and Peter (Graphic Designer)

The passion fruit cake expert (Wilma Tucker), Nora Chipman, Connor, Daphne Womersley

Fr Max's wonderful grandson "Connor"

Elder statesman Jim Mitchell (Ex Swan Hill Parish). One of his favourite quotes "Always keep your bridges in repair". Advice Fr Max always kept in mind.

Fay and John Bromley followed by Val White (Werribee)

Jenny Mitchell (ex Swan Hill) in between Ros and John

Sue and Barry Steggall (Ex Swan Hill) and Marg Gardner Swan Hill

Left of Fr Max(George Roberts Werribee) - Barbara & Ron Bubeck (ex Werribee) In between Alison Kitching (Gisborne), Behind Ron - Stephen Sanderson (Werribee), then Jim and Wendy Lindsay (Gisborne). To Right, Peter Jones, May McCaw, Ivan and Joan Fairchild (Little River)