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 July 22, 2007 Farewell from Fr. Bob . . .Fr. Chuck and the resourceful and competent staff made my work easy and light. How blessed St. Rita is to have so many good lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, greeters, ushers and altar servers. I will miss your familiar faces and words of encouragement, the tasty breakfasts and conversations we had together after Mass and the joyful way you join our leaders of song in lifting your hearts to the Lord in praise. New challenges and new faces await me at the Church of the Assumption in Fairport. Rest assured, I will continue the fine Catholic tradition I found here at St. Rita in my classmate, Fr. Chuck, and in all the people here. After 39 years of priestly service, I remain passionate about my vocation. You have helped me grow in faith and in closeness to Jesus. Thank you for your enthusiastic support, the relationships we have formed, the welcome feedback you have offered and your prayers. I leave in full awareness that more talented priests have preceded me here and younger and more gifted ones will follow. I wish Fr. Hoan peaceful, fruitful and happy days here and look forward to sharing with Fr. Hoan the pastoral shepherding of God’s flock. I am happy to have served, however short a time, as a priest at St. Rita Church. In big and small, in pleasant and difficult things, whatever God asks of us, we should be willing to do, even if it requires sacrifice. Remember me in prayer, as I’ll remember you. In Christ’s love and mine, Fr. Bob Here is my new address: Fr. Bob Beligotti Church of the Assumption 20 East Ave. Fairport, NY 14450
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