On 2 July 2012, Our Lady of the Assumption Parish celebrated Battambang Prefecture’s Anniversary, Msgr. Enrique “Kike” Figaredo’s 12th year of installation as Apostolic Prefect and Fr. Tunlop Sophal’s 17th year of priesthood.
A mass was concelebrated by Msgr. Kike, Fr. Sophal, Fr. Totet, Fr. Manoj and Fr. Pedro. In his homily, Msgr. Kike emphasized three things; gratitude, strength and happiness. “I thank God for giving me strength, happiness, and joy, in solidarity with the people of the prefecture.” He expressed his gratitude to God for giving him the opportunity to serve the Khmer people. He prayed to give him the strength to continue serving.
Fr. Sophal also shared, “In 17 years of being a priest, I’ve encountered a lot of difficulties but the difficulties and the happiness are both gifts from God. I have strength because of God and also the people; it allows me to continue our works.”
Fr. Sophal also shared, “In 17 years of being a priest, I’ve encountered a lot of difficulties but the difficulties and the happiness are both gifts from God. I have strength because of God and also the people; it allows me to continue our works.”
The celebration was attended by about 250 people from different members of the religious organizations and the catholic community. After the mass, people came to give flowers to Msgr. Kike and Fr. Sophal to express their gratitude and appreciation for their presence. The celebration was celebrated with traditional Khmer music, classical Khmer dances. Snacks and dinner was also served.
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