Four students from St. Patrick's College were on hand to welcome the congregation

The priests processed from the Parochial House led by altar servers Fionn Walker and Jack Agnew

In his opening address, Canon Powell welcomed Archbishop Eamon Martin and Bishop John McAreavey, his fellow priests, parishioenrs, family members and friends. 

Unfortunately, some fmaily members couldn't be there - his sister Nancy and brother Colum from Newry and his sister Maire and her family in Vancouver.

 Claire Rose Agnew delivered the First Reading

 Sean McCartan and Margaret Convery sang the verses of the Responsorial Psalm,' Here I am, Lord'.

 Lynn Laverty directed the choir with her husband, Paul, on guitar

 Sean Farrell, chair of the Pastoral Council delivered the Second Reading

Reverend Miichael Rooney, permanent deacon, read the Gospel

Canon Liam Stevenson and Archbishop Eamon enjoying the Canon's sermon.

 The 6 Prayers of the Faith of the Faithful were read by students from St. Colman's Bann P.S., St. John's P.S. and St. Patrick's College

 The choir were in splendid voice

Archbishop Eamon had some beautiful words in praise of the Canon

Sean Farell presented Archbishop Eamon with a gift to mark the occasion - a copy of the DVD 'A pictorial tour of the Linen Houses on the River Bann' and 'From Tullylish to Drumcliff'.

Plunkett Campbell said a few words and introduced the Canon's main men - Dessie and Robert - who presented Canon Powell with a Papal Blessing and a piece of Tullylish Pottery.

The principals of the three schools, Mrs. Sorcha Lyness from St. John's P.S. Gilford, Mr. Darragh Tighe from St. Colman's Bann, Laurencetown and Mrs. Roisin woods from St. Patrick's College, Banbridge presented Canon Powell with a travel voucher.

Sorcha thanked the Canon for his unwavering support for the three schools and his dedication and willingness to be there for them.

L-R Clerical Student from Madrid, Carlos Rojo, Fr. Andrew McMahon, Canon John Kearney, Canon Liam Stevenson, Canon Gerry Powell, Bishop John McAreavey, Archbishop Eamon Martin, Canon Francis Brown, Canon Michael Hackett, Clerical student Andrew Moffatt, Permanent Deacon Reverend Michael Rooney and altar boys, Fionn Walker and Jack Agnew

Canon Powell and Archbishop Eamon with brothers Finbarr and Larry

The Powell family

 Canon Powell with Archbishop Eamon