Fr. Robert Young, husband of Liz Young, recently completed his tour of duty as Force Chaplain with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. CJTF-HOA is a multinational Task Force which trains and assists the armed forces of East African nations and conducts social, political and economic programs to strengthen them and their ties with the United States in a region the size of the Continental united States. Chaplain Young has also been deployed to Iraq, and Afghanistan during the War on Terrorism.
As a tribute to mothers of sons who are currently serving or have served in the military, and wives whose husbands are currently serving, the chaplain will offer a first-hand account of his experience in dealing with the diplomatic, military, and religious communities (Christian and Muslim) in east Africa.
The event will take place Sunday, May 8, beginning with the Holy Eucharist service at 9:30am. Brunch will be served following the service, prepared by Liz, as her way of thanking the members of St. Mark’s for being here for her during her husband’s deployment.
Please join us for this special event to celebrate and give thanks for our mothers on Mother’s Day!