Dear Friends of our Pastorate,
This weekend, we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our readings speak to us of the prophetic voices that the Lord has sent among us to encourage us, to challenge us, and to awaken us to the living God in our midst. How often it happens that someone speaks to us words that we do not really want to hear, yet ultimately turn out to be true. Jesus’ words can be challenging at times as well, and sometimes they make us uncomfortable, but we know his are truth. May he also supply us with his sufficient grace to realize this and act upon in words in faith.
I would like to thank everyone for the wonderful turnout for Fr. Jim’s farewell receptions at both parishes. It was a great show of support and love for him and for all he accomplished in his two, short years with us. Please continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers as he begins his new assignment working for Archbishop Lori as his priest secretary.
On Monday, July 8th, Fr. John will officially begin his ministry with us as our associate pastor. He will be celebrating the 8:30am Mass at St. Jane Frances on the 8th and the 8:30am Mass at OLC on the 9th. His first weekend at OLC will be July 13–14 and at St. Jane the weekend of July 20–21. Please join me in welcoming Fr. John to our pastorate.
Our capital projects are continuing at both parishes. The windows are being replaced at OLC followed by the new siding and shingles being installed on the church. We anticipate beginning the 2nd phase of the roof replacement project at St. Jane School in the coming weeks. Thank you for your financial support for both projects. Donations to both projects are exempt from Archdiocesan taxes so 100% of your monetary gifts will remain at the parishes.
Thank you for keeping our Pastorate of the Visitation in your thoughts and prayers. As we go through some transitions this summer, your prayers are felt and appreciated.
God Bless,
Fr. Steve
