The Millers and the Albertrani's with Fr. Gabriel Fr. Gabriel Muteru celebrated his 20th anniversary as a catholic priest surrounded by his closest friends and all members of the St. John's Kenyan Children's Foundation. The reception was held on Friday, November 9th at the Millennium Room in Kellenberg Memorial High School. Some 200 guests celebrated this special day with Fr. Gabriel. Bishop Paul Walsh and Deacon Jack Mckenna warmly congratulated Fr. Gabriel on his achievements as a priest and a wonderful friend. The event was a huge success, raising much needed funds to provide education to many orphan Kenyan children sponsored by the foundation. The grand prize, a Christmas celebration in the city, was won by Marie Cozzi, who generously donated it back to benefit the foundation children. The money will be used to host a Christmas Party in Kenya, including gifts for all the children. The Foundation members want to thank everyone who attended this event for their generosity and support, and wishes everyone many blessings during this Christmas season and throughout the New Year 2008. If you wish to support the foundation, you may send donations to P. O. Box 411, Garden City, NY 11530.

Frank and Kathy Billanti, Board Members, honoring Fr. Gabriel

Ellen and Mark Gamber congratulate Fr. GabrielRosemary Fitzgerald, Kathy Billanti and Mari Auriccio help Fr. Gabe cut the cakeJohn and Jean Nason with Jim and Ann GreggFr. Gabriel with Connie and Tom McMannusEllen Gamber,with the Rozea's and Ann HadlockRobert Auricchio, Fr. Andyi Egargo and a Kenyan friendFr. Gabriel with First Secretary of the Kenya Mission to the U.N.Bishop Paul Walsh and Deacon Jack McKenna congratulate Fr. GabrielBob Adams with Drs. Mike and Marianne Cassano and Rosemary FitzgeraldFriends from Queen of the Most Holy Rosary ParishGreeting guests: Rosemary Fitzgerald, Aggie Barden and Sue LarkinMike and Michelle Gallagher, new parent-sponsors of the FoundationDr. Ed Siems expressing his gratitude to Fr. GabrielBarbara Debold and her mother Dotty AsernoA Great Quartet entertained the party.Marie Cozzi wins the Grand Prize and donates it back to the Foundation childrenDr. Jay Fitzgerald and his wife Rosemary, Board MembersDr. Naishad Doctor and his wife ElizabethCathy and Mike O'Sullivan attend with their childrenGerda Schoffelen with her sister Lilian Mora and a friendPierre and Nadia Helou signing a souvenir photo for Fr. GabrielJim and Jean Madelmayer