Last weekend was the first with masks not required of the entire congregation. We will continue to provide a space in the church that offers required masks to provide for parishioners who want to attend Mass but do not wish to be near others who are unmasked. In charity for the various levels of comfort and of potential dangers to their health, it is fitting for us to honor that space for the foreseeable future. Let us pray that the vaccinations continue to prove effective in diminishing the spread of this virus and thus protect those must vulnerable.
Different priests bring different gifts. The more I interact with other priests and pastors, the more I see God using us all in unique ways to build up the souls of His people, to tend and to guide His flock...
Close to ten years ago at my ordination, I promised before God and his Church to respect and obey Bishop Rhoades and his successors, and now I must live that in an important way out of response to all God has done for me. After the great blessing of serving in this parish for just about five years, the bishop has asked me to prepare for a new assignment in Fort Wayne. Starting June 15th, I am to be pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish...
Hooray for construction progress! I hope you love the new lights in the church as much as I do! Some of the tile has begun in the sanctuary. You are free to come and look up close. Pray that things continue to go smoothly...