| Christmas 2002 will be remembered as the busiest and best Christmas ever. My annual Christmas card dedicated to my 45 years Association with the Air Force was very well received. By Christmas I would have received hundreds of cards and emails in reply. The positive feedback about my identity and vocation was simply superb. Thanks be to God! | |
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My year 2002 will be remembered as a great busy year filled with all sorts of pastoral activity and a record number of Mass celebrations. In one particular week I have celebrated 18 Masses.  |
| Chaplain (Squadron Leader) Michael Gatt 1957 - 2002 |
Click here or on the above photo to see the full 2002 CHRISTMAS Card |
| "Received your card and you still look
resplendent in uniform. Don't work too hard over the period, but I know
many will be looking forward to your kind and comforting words."
"Thank you father for the lovely Christmas Card, news and photo. You are a truly beautiful man and God must love dearly. I am very well and also stay close to Jesus. The best thing that ever happened to me." "Wishing you a very happy Christmas and a fruitful one with Phone Programme. Received your card, thanks to the RAF and RAAF and the uniform. It makes the photo of you. Look so handsome!" "It was lovely to read all about St Kieran's as that was my Parish and I attended school there." "Still miss you, not being at St Pius." "Thank you so much for your support and kind words through the hardest days of our lives. Your kindness will be remembered always." "Thank you for your prayers, support and friendship." "God bless your good work in St Kieran's. Congratulations on the many improvements and innovations." "Thank you for all the Masses said during the whole year." "Thank you for being our parish priest and caring friend. Keep up the good work." "We loved the photo on your card, what a handsome man you are." "It has been lovely coming to Mass here at St Kieran's." "Thank you very much for your greetings every Sunday Father." "With our sincere thanks for your continued support." "Thank you for being such an approachable person." "I have had to give up my car so haven't been able to get over to see St Kieran's with you at the helm - hope all goes well." "Thank you for your 'Newsy' card, it is lovely to hear from you." "Thank you for your encouragement and words of wisdom in preparing us for our marriage. We look forward to a continuing friendship." "Keep up the good work. We are proud of you. You are an inspiration to all of us." "Thanks once again for your card expressing Christmas wishes for a happy festive season. With all your activities going on you must be one of the busiest people in the metropolitan area. Congratulations to you for manning the helpline over Christmas. It is very kind of you to care for and listen to people who are less fortunate than ourselves. This must be a great boon for them." "Thank you for your 'Flashy' card. Loved the beautiful words and message." "I shall never forget your concern and kindness to me whenever I needed support." "Father Michael, It's been a pleasure to work with you again this year. Thanks very much for having me. May God bless you in everything you do." "We would like to thank you for all your efforts and the thoroughness of preparations for our wedding." "Father Michael, Your cute giggly laugh still ringing in my ears! It is always lovely to hear from you." |
"To our 'Good Friend' Father 'Michael' wishing you a Very Happy and Holy Christmas. 'God bless You!'" "Thanks for your good wishes and very interesting card." "A wish for Christmas Blessings for Someone Very Special." "You are a very good friend and I value your friendship." "Was good to see you in 2002. Alex's son Emmett, has been to visit him recently. Alex was very pleased." "May the Holy Joy of Christs birth festival bring all the happiness, contentment and peace of your deserving. May 2003 meet all your needs." "Every good wish and God bless you always. Happy memories of years ago." "What a beautiful card you sent us and I'm keeping that lovely photo of you too." "Wishing you every happiness and may you continue the great work you are doing." "Warmest Wishes for a wonderful Christmas and for a truly successful Lifeline Programme." "Wishing you Every Blessing. May your Crisis Line be successful." "It's lovely to hear from you, and all what you have been doing for the year 2002. I am glad it has been a fruitful year for you. Father you certainly have had a very busy year. I am pleased you had a lovely holiday in Sumatra via Jakarta last January." "Always loved, never forgotten." "Thanks for your card and may God bless your helpline." "We hope that your Christmas Helpline will continue as well as always." "All the best with your Christmas Helpline. Be of good Cheer! You are working for the Best Boss of them all!" "Keep up your wonderful work for others 'Angelfire'." "Hope you have had a successful year. I hope you are able to run your phone in lines again this year." "Thinking of you at this time and the good work you do with your helpline." "Thank you for your blessings and the wonderful work you do for humankind." "May the Lord bless you and give you the real spirit of Christmas to help other people love Jesus." "We love getting your Christmas card every year. You're still so involved with all the wonderful things you do to enrich the lives of others." "It was good to hear from you, we saw your picture in the paper looking after the less fortunate, keep up the good work." "May you continue to be inspired by God as you counsel those who reach out to you. You will be in my prayers (that is the best help that I can offer you....)" "A Special thanks for all your help with our Wedding Preparations. It is greatly appreciated!" "Wishing you all the best and thanking you for all the happiness you have brought us through your wonderful marriage ceremony." |
| Among the hundreds of cards,
emails and good wishes received from my family, friends and
parishioners, I have received cards also from a former Commanding
Officer, my Archbishop, the Archbishop of Malta and two Bishops.
Fr Michael |
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