Fr. David Brown, Vicar Forane of Metropolitan Eugene, presided over the installation. Fr. Amir was introduced by his uncle, Fr. Selvam Irudayaraj, and Deacon Tom Altenhoffen proclaimed the Gospel. Fr. Amir’s brother, Fr. Amal Irudayaraj of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Sherwood, delivered the homily.

Also concelebrating the Mass were Fr. Raj Pandi, Fr. John Stephen Aariko, and Fr. Bryce McProud.

Following Mass, parishioners gathered for a reception in the St. Mary Parish Center to welcome Fr. Amir and celebrate this special occasion together.

We are grateful to all who joined us and ask God’s blessing upon Fr. Amir as he begins his ministry as Pastor of St. Mary.

Photography by Mary Ann Christiansen