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 June 17, 2007 Pastor's PerspectiveIn this day and age it is a special privilege for our parish to receive a newly ordained priest who will serve his three years Priest Internship here at St. Rita. Next weekend, one week before his priesthood ordination, Deacon Hoan will assist as Deacon at all our Masses. It’s a great opportunity for him to meet all of us. I know that you will extend a warm welcome and promise of prayers for his ministry among us. After his ordination, Hoan’s official assignment here will begin on the weekend of July 28-29. As a parish and as a local church we need to storm the heavens and offer encouragement to our young people to consider God’s call. The following piece from the Pastoral Letter of the Irish Bishops says it well: Vocation Reflection
“What can I do?”
Trust that one man, one woman can do for God what otherwise would not be done. Trust that some people will hear the gospel of Jesus. That some who are in need will find the touch of human love. That others will find a listening ear or a voice in their poverty, only because you have chosen to give God a central place in your life. It is not just your work, your choice, your decision. You choose because you are chosen, you choose because in the heart of your desire to love, you have found the heart of God searching for you. May the Holy Spirit strengthen our families and call from among us priests, sisters, deacons and lay ministers. May the Risen Christ help us to know His will and live it joyfully. Peace, Fr. Chuck
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