Dear St. Julia Parish Family,
Friar Luis and I would like to share with you the “Vision and Mission Statement of the Franciscan Friars
Ministering at St. Julia Parish” that the two of us have composed as part of the new four-year Pastoral Plan.1.
A few weeks ago, Friar Luis and I went on a working retreat to create a new Pastoral Plan for the parish. We worked diligently keeping the people of the parish in mind in all our deliberations and discernment.
Fall is truly a beautiful season. Although we have some changes of colors on the trees, the more north we go,
the more beautiful is nature’s fall spectacle. Nature is a great teacher.
Once in a while we need to talk about what sometimes consumes us with concern. With elections of all kinds upon us,
we, once again, become aware of how divided we are.
This coming Monday through Thursday Friar Luís and I will be on a working retreat to study and discern all the dimensions of our parish life. I ask for your prayers so that we may be led by the power of God’s Spirit.
This is the latest report on the path of Hurricane Ego: At 6:00 am this morning, just as the sun came into the
horizon, Hurricane Ego slammed into consciousness with its Category 6 winds. Anything humble was obliterated.
My dear sisters and brothers in faith and hope,
How important it is for us as Christians to never forget the needy among us. You, the people of St. Julia are a
wonderfully generous people who care for each other and who respond generously and kindly to those in need.
I would like to thank everyone who attended the listening and discussion sessions with me and Friar Luis this week. We both listened attentively to your insights and suggestions. We will bring them to our discussion as we formulate the Pastoral Plan for our parish family.
This coming Tuesday and Wednesday the people of St. Julia will meet with their pastor to have an honest and open
conversation about the future of our parish family. On Tuesday, Sept. 13 after the 8:30 morning mass, we will meet in an English conversation. On the evening of Sept. 14 we will meet in a Spanish conversation. Everyone who is interested in the life of the parish is welcome to attend.
I am looking forward to welcoming Friar Luis among us. He will be a great help and support for me as I will be for him.
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