[male vocals] Oh,
we
gather
here
to
celebrate
Thirty
years
of
walking
in
the
light
From
the
day
you
said
yes
to
the
calling
To
the
service
you’
ve
shown
all
your
days
Father
Alphonsus,
the
grace
is
overflowing
In
every
sermon
and
every
prayer
you
raise
Thirty
years
standing
in
the
sanctuary
Guiding
the
flock
with
a
steady
hand
You’
ve
been
a
beacon
for
every
weary
spirit
Across
the
harvest
of
this
holy
land
Oh,
Father
Alphonsus
Ihuoma,
we
praise
Him
for
you
Thirty
years
of
serving,
faithful
and
true
With
a
heart
full
of
fire
and
a
spirit
of
peace
May
your
blessings
and
joy
forever
increase
Thank
You
Jesus
for
this
milestone
today
Father
Alphonsus,
light
leading
the
way
Rev
Fr
Dr,
your
wisdom
is
a
treasure
In
the
sacraments
and
in
the
words
you
share
God’
s
love
is
the
standard
you
live
by
Bringing
healing
to
everyone
in
despair
Through
the
mountains
and
the
valleys
you’
ve
traveled
Never
faltering
in
the
work
of
the
Lord
You’
ve
given
your
life
to
the
Gospel
mission
And
we
celebrate
the
grace
that
is
your
reward
Oh,
Father
Alphonsus
Ihuoma,
we
praise
Him
for
you
Thirty
years
of
serving,
faithful
and
true
With
a
heart
full
of
fire
and
a
spirit
of
peace
May
your
blessings
and
joy
forever
increase
Thank
You
Jesus
for
this
milestone
today
Father
Alphonsus,
light
leading
the
way
Glory,
glory,
hallelujah
to
the
King
For
the
service
that
you
bring
Yes
Lord,
thirty
years
of
sacrifice
Reflecting
the
love
of
Jesus
Christ
Amen,
amen,
let
the
choir
sing
your
name
Faithful
servant,
never
be
the
same
So
let
the
bells
ring
out
across
the
steeple
For
the
legacy
of
love
you’
ve
built
so
strong
Father
Alphonsus,
you’
ve
fed
the
hungry
people
With
the
melody
of
a
holy,
righteous
song
May
the
years
to
come
be
filled
with
more
glory
As
you
continue
to
walk
in
His
holy
grace
Father
Alphonsus
Ihuoma,
we
honor
your
story
Seeing
the
light
of
God
upon
your
face
Oh,
Father
Alphonsus
Ihuoma,
we
praise
Him
for
you
Thirty
years
of
serving,
faithful
and
true
With
a
heart
full
of
fire
and
a
spirit
of
peace
May
your
blessings
and
joy
forever
increase
Thank
You
Jesus
for
this
milestone
today
Father
Alphonsus,
light
leading
the
way
Thirty
years,
praise
Him
Father
Alphonsus
Ihuoma,
yes
Lord
Shine
your
light,
serve
the
King
Amen
and
amen
We
celebrate
your
grace
today
Amen