In the last few weeks two parishioners of the parish of Christ the Eternal High Priest at Gidea Park have reached the age of 102.
Kath Sims, active in the parish in the RCIA and especially the May Fair, and long-time leader of the Ladies’ Guild, reached 102 on 14th September. Mass was celebrated for her on her birthday and Kath celebrated with a party in the hall.
Pat Hurley, 102 on 22nd October, was also heavily involved in the parish, particularly in the preparation for First Holy Communion and in the SVP Society. She was also a teacher, a councillor and a magistrate. Mass was celebrated for Pat, and she attended the Parish Lunch Club where she received presents and blew out the candles on her birthday cake.