September 9, 2007

Dear friends in life and in ministry  . . .

Mother Teresa made the news last week with the publication of letters from her journal that prove that she was in fact human.  She actually had days, perhaps years, of religious doubts and uncertainty. My column this week draws on that very endearing news.

We received some other good news this week from my youth minister and faith formation coordinator Mary Carol Wall -  someone that I personally know who is definitely headed for sainthood.  Those of you who actually read these postings will recall that for most of last year Mary Carol was fighting breast cancer with chemotherapy and surgery. Throughout this time, Mary Carol inspired us with thoughtful essays on her experiences and the support she was receiving from her faithful relationship with God.

This week's good news was a clean bill of health from her doctors for which Mary Carol, her family and many friends give God the glory.

My work week included a meeting with our RCIA team in preparation for an Introductory meeting this week. We also trained several parishioners for liturgical roles at weekend Masses.

Pat and I spent the Labor Day holiday with our daughter Annie, her new husband Jason, 7 month old Jackson Gabriel and Jason's mom Rogeen Bocker at a beautiful home on Keuka Lake.

This website includes some family photos of the wedding.  To view these photos click this web address:

http://deaconray.shutterfly.com/action/?a=1Bbt2LZozYvIg

Have a blessed week.

Deacon Ray

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Bulletin: September 9th, 2007