August 19, 2007

Dear friends in life and in ministry  . . .

With another busy week in the parish wrapped up, this is the final loose end to complete before joining Pat at Chautauqua for a full week of vacation.  My week included several parish meetings, completing next week's bulletin column, a hospital visitation, a wedding yesterday afternoon, weekend Masses and a meeting with an engaged couple preparing for their October wedding.

I also spent a few hours of quality time with grandson Jack who continues to laugh and smile at every opportunity.  What a blessing.

Speaking of blessings,  my daughter Annie (Sweet Annie) and Jason Goodreau will wed on Saturday, September 1st in a very small ceremony at which I've been asked to officiate. Jason is a warm and caring man who has fallen for Jack as he has fallen for Annie.  Our daughter Monica and her significant other Nate will be in town for Labor Day weekend and the wedding.

God is so very good. We just need to be patient and loving.

Have a blessed week.

Deacon Ray

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Bulletin: August 19th, 2007