Vietnamese worship community celebrates 40th anniversary

On October 7, the Vietnamese worship community of Milwaukee celebrated its 40th anniversary. Since 2007, the community has been a part of St. Martin of Tours parish in Franklin, WI. Fr. Joseph Quang Tran, SCJ, associate pastor of St. Martin’s, ministers to the group. Other SCJs at the celebration included former pastors of the parish – Frs. Anthony Russo and Yvon Sheehy. At the end of the anniversary Mass the community surprised Fr. Joseph Quang with a cake for another 40th: on October 9 Fr. Joseph Quang celebrates his 40th birthday.
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  • Getting ready with traditional dress

    Getting ready with traditional dress

  • One of the youngest worshipers

    One of the youngest worshipers

  • Fr. Joseph Quang explains the opening procession. Behind him is Fr. Terry Langley, pastor of St. Martin of Tours. The image is of St. Theresa, the patron saint of the community.

    Fr. Joseph Quang explains the opening procession. Behind him is Fr. Terry Langley, pastor of St. Martin of Tours. The image is of St. Theresa, the patron saint of the community.

  • Fr. Tony Russo, left, was pastor when the Vietnamese worship community first came to St. Martin of Tours. He was followed by Fr. Yvon Sheehy (right).

    Fr. Tony Russo, left, was pastor when the Vietnamese worship community first came to St. Martin of Tours. He was followed by Fr. Yvon Sheehy (right).

  • Procession

    Procession

  • Members of the choir process to the front

    Members of the choir process to the front

  • Walking toward the altar

    Walking toward the altar

  • Former pastors, Frs. Tony and Yvon

    Former pastors, Frs. Tony and Yvon

  • The image of St. Theresa is brought forward

    The image of St. Theresa is brought forward

  • Fr. Joseph Quang blesses the image of St. Theresa

    Fr. Joseph Quang blesses the image of St. Theresa

  • Fr. Joseph Quang welcomes SCJs

    Fr. Joseph Quang welcomes SCJs

  • Welcome!

    Welcome!

  • Concelebrants share a few smiles

    Concelebrants share a few smiles

  • The Vietnamese choir

    The Vietnamese choir

  • Several youth groups are a part of the community

    Several youth groups are a part of the community

  • First reading

    First reading

  • Leading the response

    Leading the response

  • Second reading

    Second reading

  • Proclaiming the Gospel

    Proclaiming the Gospel

  • Gospel reading

    Gospel reading

  • Fr. Joseph Quang gives the homily

    Fr. Joseph Quang gives the homily

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    Procession
    Members of the choir process to the front
    Walking toward the altar