Email from Father before Departure

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Dear Pat


I am so happy to know that your preparation for the trip to us is going on so well according to your plan. Here are we actively preparing to receive you warmly and we shall be happy if your visit ends according to our plan and your timetable . This is a historic occasion for us here and many people in our parish and outside it are waiting to receive you in anyway they can. What we shall need from you is only tolerance and enjoy African receptions.

God Bless You And Your Trip.

Fr Pontiano

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