Knights of Columbus
St Joseph Council #9846, Port Moody

Secret Mission Recap: Surprise Birthday Brunch for Fr. Mariano

Wednesday, Nov 8 • after 9:00am Mass • Portable behind the church

Birthday cake for Father Mariano

We were all invited to a “secret mission.” Nov 8 was Father Mariano’s 58th birthday. To surprise him, we hosted a birthday brunch in the portable right after the 9am Mass.

It was a potluck — mainly Indian food. Because everyone brought a small dish, we enjoyed an awesome brunch together.

Setting up tables in the portable
Setting up the portable for brunch.

The Knights handled setup, coffee/tea, and cleanup.

Writing happy birthday on the board
Final touches before Father walked in.
Pancakes on the griddle
Fresh pancakes on the grill.
Father Mariano smiling in the portable
Mission success — birthday surprise!
Father Mariano getting ready to blow out candles
Blowing out the candles
Cake moment with the community
Potluck buffet line
Potluck buffet — everyone brought a little something.
Portable full of parishioners enjoying brunch

It was exciting to run another secret mission! Thank you, everyone, for helping make Father’s 58th a joyful parish celebration.