Greetings in Christ, all!
As you may know, I took five days off and really enjoyed it. I didn’t do anything in particular, I just slept and read and it was very nice. The time of Quarantine took a lot of my mind and heart and as much as I loved it, I think I pushed a bit too hard. The time of rest was wonderful!
My Dad and I received word from our beloved Holy Family Knights of Columbus that we were awarded the “Family of the Month.” What an honor! I am so grateful! I absolutely love my time here and I thank God that my Dad does too. We are happy here and my heart is full.
I have to tell you, I have just been blown away by your kindness and support of our parish, as well as to Dad and me. I hope you know I do not take you for granted.
I have a lot to do, but with this wonderful staff at my side and with your loving financial and prayerful support, we are more than conquerors because of Christ! I simply can’t wait until we can move into our new Church home. Until that day, we are radically blessed to pray together anywhere.
Thanks also for your patience. These are, without a doubt, weird days and, as a Parish Family, it can be easy to let our frustration guide our reactions. So many of you are choosing to push forward, not complaining, not demanding, but simply joining together and taking the joy God gives us. As I get older, I realize the freedom (and difficulty!) in letting go of control and simply riding the wave. In these days, it’s particularly important and so many of you seem to have embraced that. I bless you with all my heart.
We will keep the updates coming; we will continue to adapt and overcome whatever circumstances come to bear because our goal is Jesus and He is over all, above all and in all!
I am so very grateful to God that I get to be your priest!
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