We just finished a beautiful Holy Week. We were reminded of all that Jesus did for us, sacrificing His life on the Cross. We have much for which to be thankful. But as your pastor, I have much to be thankful here at OLV. I won’t mention people by name because I would run out of room in this bulletin. I thank Fr. Tom who has covered for me so often and is truly an important part of our parish. Deacon Len handling a lot of activities that go beyond the regular parishioners. Our office personnel who keep things up to date and Sue Gallagher who has taken on much more then was originally planned for her as pastoral associate. Our CCD coordinator and all the volunteers who take care of our children’s religious education. Our maintenance staff and all our volunteers on Monday morning who make sure the Church is clean. Our decorators who make things look extra special. I can’t forget those who lead our parish societies – Our Lady’s Guild, Holy Name, Knights of Columbus and Youth Group – and their members who do so much for the Church. We have great choirs, both traditional and contemporary, as well as our musicians and cantors who beautify our liturgies. Also our liturgical volunteers: Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers.
God Bless You! And Thank You all for your service to the parish.