Fathers Join Sons On Campus for Evening of Fellowship
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Blue Jays and their fathers enjoy the evening of fellowship.
A sold out crowd of more than 500 fathers and sons attended Jesuit’s 2017 Father-Son Mass & Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 14.
The evening began at 5 p.m. with Mass in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs celebrated by Fr. Donald E. Saunders, S.J. Joining Fr. Saunders on the altar were school chaplain Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., and Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J., who takes over as the school’s next president on January 25.
Following Mass, seniors Guy Cresson and Palmer Montalbano paid tribute to their fathers, Ron Montalbano ’83 and Dr. Guy Cresson (see videos below). Before exiting, the Jesuit choir led the congregation in the singing of the school’s alma mater.
After Mass, attendees made their way to the Student Commons for a delicious steak or chicken dinner (efficiently served to all in less than 15 minutes). Dinner was prepared on-site by young alumnus Max Gruenig ’06 and his team of talented cooks. Members of the Class of 2012 returned to Carrollton & Banks to assist with serving.
Video: Guy Cresson’s Tribute to His Father
Video: Palmer Montalbano’s Tribute to His Father
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Father-Son Mass and Dinner, January 14, 2017
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The Chapel of the North American Martyrs was filled with students and their fathers. -
Mark James reads the first scripture reading for Mass. -
Junior Paul James reads the Responsorial Psalm. -
Sophomore Peter James takes the Second Reading. -
Fr. Don Saunders, S.J., the principal celebrant of the Mass, reads the Gospel. -
Senior Jake Chanove begins the Prayers of the Faithful. -
Rick Chanove '89 follows his son in adding petitions to the Prayers of the Faithful. -
The Blue Jay Choir, led by Jeremy Reuther '01, sings during Mass. -
Senior Chase Adamcewicz and his father Stan Adamcewicz bring up the gifts during the Offertory. -
Sophomore Christopher Vuong plays the organ during the service. -
Senior Guy Cresson talks about his dad's importance in his life after Mass. -
Dr. Guy Cresson listens as his son, senior Guy Cresson, talks about their relationship. -
Paul '18 and Peter James '19 share a laugh with their father, Mark James. -
Blue Jays and their fathers enjoy the evening of fellowship. -
Senior Guy Cresson poses with his father, Dr. Guy Cresson, after his presentation. -
Senior Palmer Montalbano also told Blue Jays about his dad's importance in his life. -
Senior Palmer Montalbano poses with his dad, Ron Montalbano '83, after Mass. -
Director of institutional advancement Tom Bagwill invites students and their fathers to enjoy dinner. -
Senior members of the football team gather for the dinner portion of the evening: (standing on left) Cullen Unsworth and his father John '92; (seated from left) Chase and Stan Adamcewicz; Paul, Ashton, and Evan Loria; and Peyton and Ralph Cox. -
(standing from left) Mike McMahon '85, with his sons Christopher and Matthew; Chad and Bobby Eichhorn; (seated from left) Marshall and Noah Baquet; and Will and Jubi Hillery -
(from left) Daniel and Robert Leithman, Jarod and Jerry Larriviere, and John and Neal Kling -
(from left) Brian Illg '85 and his son Christian, Connor Housey with his father Dan '75, and Robert Illg with his father John '84 -
Members of the Class of 2012 were on hand to help dish out the dinner: (from left) Matthew Dupre, Felix Ciolino, Andrew Giorlando, Matthew Braud, Jonathan Coote, Jordan Holmer, Jason Britsch, Logan Breaux, and Keith Wright. -
Sophomore Ben Wessel with his father, Stephen Wessel -
John Unsworth '92 with his son, senior Cullen Unsworth -
Joe McMahon '84 with his son, freshman Max McMahon -
Pre-freshman Justin Legrand (left) and senior Ethan Legrand (right) with their father, Pierre Legrand -
Jason Hernandez '96 with his son, pre-freshman J.P. Hernandez -
Sophomore Ian Cruz-Schneider with his father, Miguel Cruz -
Senior Chris Beebe with his father, Mark Beebe -
Sophomore Zach DeBlieux with his father, Dr. Peter DeBlieux -
Sophomore William Bostick, Jr. (left) and pre-freshman James Bostick (right) with their dad, William Bostick, Sr. -
Junior Dean Poche with his father, Dave Poche -
Phillip Lee with his son, senior Marshall Lee
