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On Wednesday, 1 August 2007 Br Chris Barton must have been the proudest member alive in the Society. Members of the Society gathered together at Herbert House, Freshfield for a grand 100th birthday celebration. He will go down in Mill Hill history as being the longest lived member unless, of course, he cares to share his secret for staying 'young' with the other members who live with him in Herbert House, Freshfield, the home of the retired members in the Bristish Region.
The day started with the celebration of Mass to offer thanksgiving for the life of Br. Chris at 10.30 a.m. Fr. Bernard Fox, the British Regional, was the presider. He started the Mass by reading a letter to the Superior by Fr. Francis Turner, the Parish Priest of Br. Chris concerning his desire to be a lay brother. Fr Jim Daley gave a glowing tribute about Br. Chris after the Gospel. At the end of Mass, Br. Eddie Slawinski presented Br. Chris with a printed copy of the interview he did with him three years ago. After "Gaudium" which followed Mass, those present were treated to a wonderful meal prepared by Sr. Sarah and her team.
The First Reading was read by Sr. Anne FMSJ
Fr. Jim Daley giving his tribute
Br Ben offering up the intercessions
Fr Bernard presiding at the Eucharist assisted by the Vice-Rector of Herbert House, Fr Jim
Br Eddie presenting a copy of his interview with Br Chris
Fr Bernard giving Br Chris a special blessing
Br Chris with the other Mill Hill Brothers: Ben, Tom, Ed and Eddie
The Celebration Cake on display
The "Gaudium" after the Mass
Fr Bernard, the British Regional with Br Chris
The Rector of Herbert House, Fr Frank Downs seeing to the birthday boy Br Chris
Some of the Mill Hill members enjoying the spread
Br Chris getting all the attention and his "gifts" from the community
Raising a toast to the Centenarian
Cutting his birthday cake
A special thanks to the kitchen staff
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