This is a celebration page for Fr.Robert A Ruedisueli as he celebrated his 40th year anniversary of ordination to the priesthood.
The day began with a mass on Sunday June 7 exactly 40 years from the day of ordination. There were guests including Fr.Ruedisueli's family and old friends . The priest who preached at 11:00 mass was Fr. Edward Scheuerman, the Dean of Discipline and a teacher at Cardinal Mooney High School, the official High School at Sacred Heart Seminary (at the time). Fr attended 9th through 12th grades, then went on to college at Sacred Heart Seminary.
Following the mass, there was a light reception in the Gathering Space of the church.
At 2pm at DeCarlos Banquet hall, the celebration continued with a wonderful dinner, including a harpist playing during the meal, for 200 friends and family. Many friends were there from other parishes and other areas of Frs. life.
At 6:30 the final chapter unfolded back at the parish with a vespers service of music and an homily given by Fr. about his life experiences as a priest during his 40 years in God's service.
This full day celebration was warming and well done.
We all send congratulations to Fr. for 40 years of service to God.
We are thankful for Fr.Ruedisueli being our pastor for over 12 years and our prayer is that he will remain at St.Mark until he retires.
God Bless Fr.....