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Dear sisters and brothers in the Lord,
I wanted to take this opportunity to express my delight
on being appointed your pastor.
I have experienced briefly your hospitality, warmth and
enthusiasm and quite frankly have come back for more. If you recall, I
celebrated Mass with you several times while Fr. Eddy was convalescing
after being in the hospital. It was at that time that the thought had
occurred that it would so good to serve here, perhaps as Fr. Eddy’s
associate (this was before Fr. Frank arrived). God and Cardinal George
had other plans and I am here as your parish priest.
I thank Fr. Bill for his caring and attentive
stewardship of the parish and Fr. Frank for his assistance and support
as I get settled.
This isn’t my first acquaintance with St. Kieran
however. Perhaps some of you may remember a young associate pastor named
Father Darrio Boscutti, my good friend and classmate. He was here from
1986 through 1987. Although his stay was brief he left a powerful
impression; perhaps it was because he was a paisano. I, too hope
to be your paisano in time.
Many of you have already introduced yourselves to me and
have embraced and welcomed me with open arms. I thank you all! I look
forward with eager anticipation to meeting, greeting and getting to know
each of you personally. Please be patient with me if I ask for your name
several times, the resiliency of the mind decreases with age.
Peace and Prayers,
Fr. Joe Cook |
