Dear Parishioners:
Next weekend will be my
last here at St. Timothy Church as your Pastor.
I want to express a simple word of gratitude to all of you for the privilege
of walking with you through these years.
As I have shared often, you had a part as a parish in my formation,
giving me a boost when I needed it most in my seminary days. You have continued to teach me how God works
among His people. I have grown as a
priest and as a human being because of my time with you. I have also learned to appreciate so much
more our patron St. Timothy. His
ministry as a disciple of the Lord proclaiming the Gospel has enriched me in so
many ways. I will continue to bear the name
proudly and I will always remember that we are one under his mantle, because you
too bear the name of Timothy. May we
live up to the name and honor God throughout our lives! To the King of Ages, the Immortal, the Invisible,
the Only God be honor and glory forever and ever!
Your new pastor, who
will arrive July 14, is Fr. David Poliafico [POH-liff-ih-co] – he prefers
to be called “Fr. David”- has a name that means “God’s beloved.” So I am sure that together you will continue
to discover and live in God’s Love.
Please receive Fr. David warmly and make a point to work with him as you
chart your course together. It is a very
strange time for all of us and nothing is normal. Help your new pastor to be a loving shepherd
by loving Him for the sake of Christ, Who has sent him here to you and chosen
him to be your pastor.
As we say our farewell
next weekend, I am sure it will be an “arrivederci,” that is, “until we meet
again.” God’s blessings to you all!
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