Farewell Fr Jim Grant - Scottish Catholic Style

Farewell Fr Jim Grant - Scottish Catholic Style
There was not a dry eye in Holy Family Parish Mossend today as we said goodbye to Fr Jim Grant after 23 years of fruitful ministry as our Parish Priest.
After a moving reflection at the end of Mass, our choir struck up a bespoke Scottish song to wish him goodbye and all the best.
Fr Grant said that when he arrived as parish priest in 1995 he was aware he was walking in the footsteps of giants. Well we can all safely say that there has been no priest in recent times who has made such an impact on the parish life of Holy Family Mossend.
From his prayerful ministry and liturgies to his archetitural taste and care, Holy Family has been richly blessed and he leaves the parish community in good stead for the future.
Thank you Fr Grant and may God bless you in your future roles for the Church in Scotland

[@ellenmary8111]

What wonderful Parishioners! Showing such Appreciation for what must have been a Wonderful and deeply loved Priest. Great to see this. God Bless you all good people of God. From an Irish Catholic

[@mrsuperger5429]

I'm a Protestant and Orangeman, but wish the man well. A lovely tribute.

[@kathleenross7450]

See Father ! they love you , and I think you love them too God Bless you on your journey God keep you safe, the next priest has a lot to live up to

[@owendoyle6403]

Thank you Father Grant.++

[@johnbannonmbe1175]

I think it must be awful to be asked to move home after 23 years. I can’t think of anyone who would enjoy such a move. What a wonderful Priest and Pastor and we can only hope he is well in his new role