Dear Aunty Latika , Prasadini, David and family, Deveshta,
The very first time I met Rev. Fr. J R Ratnanayagam was at my workplace.
He was a regular customer at a Bank in Wellawatte.
One particular morning he met me and discussed the requirements for opening an account for Deveshta, and on the next day introduced her to me and said how important it was for young women to be independent and it started with learning how to manage your money. I agreed wholeheartedly!
He was so cheerful and had a very good word for you each time he met you.
The next time was when he became my Vicar at my Parish and helped me to baptize my children as they were only dedicated at birth. And his help, assistance, visits continued as I faced certain challenges in my life as a young mum and wife. I looked forward to listening to his visits to see me and my kids and listening to his advice. His commitment to his sheep was evident in every word and thought and action. He was so kind. I will never forget him.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Angela Gnaniah
Parishioner
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD COL5.
Dear Aunty Latika , Prasadini, David and family, Deveshta,
The very first time I met Rev. Fr. J R Ratnanayagam was at my workplace.
He was a regular customer at a Bank in Wellawatte.
One particular morning he met me and discussed the requirements for opening an account for Deveshta, and on the next day introduced her to me and said how important it was for young women to be independent and it started with learning how to manage your money. I agreed wholeheartedly!
He was so cheerful and had a very good word for you each time he met you.
The next time was when he became my Vicar at my Parish and helped me to baptize my children as they were only dedicated at birth. And his help, assistance, visits continued as I faced certain challenges in my life as a young mum and wife. I looked forward to listening to his visits to see me and my kids and listening to his advice. His commitment to his sheep was evident in every word and thought and action. He was so kind. I will never forget him.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Angela Gnaniah
Parishioner
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD COL5.