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St Marys Primary School and Nursery Unit, Portaferry

Father McGrady Celebrates 40 years of Priesthood

13th Jun 2025

Today at a special Assembly we passed on our thanks and a heartfelt congratulations to Father McGrady on the incredible milestone of 40 years of priesthood. Father McGrady's unwavering dedication, compassion, and spiritual leadership have touched countless lives and inspired generations. From baptisms to weddings, quiet prayers to inspiring sermons, Father McGrady continues to be a steady light in our community. Here’s to four decades of service, and to the many more blessings still to come. Thank you, Father McGrady, for your devotion and love. 

On behalf of the school Brooke (P7) read a special poem to Father McGrady, Hallie Rose (P1) presented Father McGrady with a wordle of key adjectives the pupils came up with to describe Father McGrady and Mr Gilchrist, on behalf of the school, presented Father McGrady with a small token of our appreciation. We were delighted that some of our Board of Governors were also present at this special Assembly. 
 
Please join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement by coming along to mass tomorrow night at 6.00pm. Remember our school choir is participating in this mass and pupils are asked to be there for 5.45pm.