Dear Parish Family,
It is with sadness mixed with joy that I write to you. When more than three years ago Cardinal Sean assigned me to IC as parochial vicar, I really felt like the luckiest priest on earth. IC has been my home since I came to the USA in 2007. I was here as a seminarian, as a deacon, and even as a priest. I always felt welcome by everyone and, I hope, the feeling was reciprocal. I know that I have not been perfect in these years, yet, I always had the right intention, always feeling part of this caravan headed toward Eternal Life. Today, I announce to you that Cardinal Sean has asked me to accompany “another caravan”. I was appointed as Administrator of St. Joseph in Lynn, starting on June 1st. It’s very hard for me to leave a place I call home, people I consider family, and a great staff that works well together. Nevertheless, we are pilgrims on this earth, and, ultimately, we shall all meet at the very same destination. I am consoled by the fact that St. Joseph is a great parish as well, very active, and I am joyfully taking on this new mission. I just ask you one thing: to accompany me with your prayers. I know that my family back in Italy has accompanied me in these years at IC. Even though they are far away, they always felt close. I ask you to do the same and accompany me in this new mission with your prayers. I really need your help. On my part, I promise to keep you always in my prayers. On May 19th I will celebrate my last “official” masses here at IC. I will celebrate the 9 am in English and the 12:30 pm in Spanish. Both masses will be followed by a Parish event next to the Lower School. I hope you can join me in giving thanks to God and to you for these years of grace and mercy that the Lord has granted me. In Christ, Fr. Andrea Comments are closed.
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