Saint Benedict Parish

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MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION FROM FATHER LARRY

Dear parishioners,

Thank you for a wonderful send off for Fr. Jonathan and myself this past weekend!  Our moves are a big change for everyone – you are getting two priests new to you and the parish.  I am sure that you will welcome them warmly as you have Fr. Jonathan and myself!  Thank you for your prayers, well-wishes and generous gifts to us!  A special thank you to Lenie and Alma for co-ordinating the hospitality after all of the weekend masses!!  Ladies, you really rallied the good will and enthusiasm and creative talents of many of our volunteers!  Thank you for your tireless support and kindness!  Thank you to our different ministries and groups and individuals who said yes to baking, and serving and cleaning up etc.!!!  You witness to the gracious good will and love that is St. Benedict parish!!                 Thank you Jesus, through our bishops for giving me time to serve at St. Benedict parish.  My prayers and blessings continue for all of you in my good work, prayer and sacrifice each day!

God bless and Love,

Fr. Larry

MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION FROM FATHER JONATHAN

To my dear St. Benedict community:

Thank you.  Although there is sadness in parting, the dominate feeling in my heart is gratitude.  I am so thankful to the Lord and to you for being able to be part of your lives these past 2 years.  May the good work of the Lord being accomplished in you be increased and multiplied.  And as I am now called forth from your midst by the Holy Spirit, I feel strengthened by your prayers for me as I embark on this new mission.  May the Mercy of God preserve us in the Heart of Christ Jesus, our Lord, that we may rejoice in the great communion of Saints and enjoy one another’s fellowship for all eternity. 

Peace!

Fr. Jonathan Reitzel

RESTING IN THE HEART OF JESUS

Pastoral Letter on the Renewal of Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
To the Faithful of the Diocese of Hamilton
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
The motto of my episcopal coat of arms is Jesu, in Te confido, “Jesus, I trust in You” (St. Faustina, Diary, 47). [READ MORE]

For more information, please visit: Resting in the Heart of Jesus – Diocese of Hamilton

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