Pastors Letter


Hi Folks, Surprise! As we begin the lazy, hazy days of summer, activities at the parish slow down but certainly do not stop. So instead of a weekly letter from me, I will write one a month until things gear up again in the fall. Meanwhile, let’s have something that may bring a smile to your face. A parishioner reports: A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and Fr. Joe was standing at the door to shake hands. Father grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside and said: “You need to join the Army of the Lord.” My friend replied, “I’m already in the Army of the Lord, Father.” “If that’s true,” said Fr. Joe, “how come I only see you on Christmas and Easter?” My friend whispered back: “I’m in the Secret Service.” For the past few weeks we have had some generous people filling in as office managers until someone more permanent could be hired. I’m glad to say that the “White Smoke” has appeared and I can happily say that habemus a new OFFICE MANAGER and her name is MRS. YVONNE EICHHORN. Furthermore, habla español!!! Yvonne has a great deal of experience in the area of office management and comes highly recommended. We are fortunate that she applied and accepted. We all pray with you, YVONNE, that your work here will be satisfying. WELCOME! I want to take this opportunity to thank GLORIA AND VIC SUAREZ for the great work they have done in the past few years as the leaders of the RCIA program. As usual they not only gave of their time and efforts but put themselves fully into the program. THANK YOU BOTH for your generous spirit as faithful ministers of God’s work on earth! Meanwhile, SR. JOAN DERRY, SHF has stepped up to the plate and will add to her workload the RCIA ministry. She already is heading up the CONFIRMATION PROGRAM. Meanwhile, Sister could use all the help she can get. If you are in any way interested in this ministry, please step up. THANK YOU, SISTER for being such an integral part of the Holy Eucharist Community. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the following: The BISHOP’S APPEAL finally comes to an end on SUNDAY, JUNE 27th. Now is the time to participate if you haven’t already done so. Thanks a million to all those who have generously given to the tune of $41,251.00. Also, the parish BBQ celebration will take place on SUNDAY, JUNE 27TH. It’s always a fun event—don’t miss it. You can get your tickets after each Mass or in the office during the week. SEPTEMBER 12TH is the major fundraiser for the parish—the WINE TASTING AND AUCTION. With GREG AND JANE PATRICIO at the helm and former Chief of Police TERRY MEDINA as the Auctioneer, it should prove to be an event not to be missed. Lastly, congratulation MARY CRANDELL for finishing her nursing degree and to TRISH CRONIN who now can “hang up her shingle” as a counselor with a Master’s Degree. You both have worked hard—now enjoy the fruits of your labor! HAPPY FATHERS DAY—to all fathers. You are in our prayers and we remember also our fathers who have gone before us. Fr. Joe

Hi Folks,

Surprise! As we begin the lazy, hazy days of summer, activities at the parish slow down but certainly do not stop. So instead of a weekly letter from me, I will write one a month until things gear up again in the fall. Meanwhile, let’s have something that may bring a smile to your face. A parishioner reports: A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and Fr. Joe was standing at the door to shake hands. Father grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside and said: “You need to join the Army of the Lord.” My friend replied, “I’m already in the Army of the Lord, Father.” “If that’s true,” said Fr. Joe, “how come I only see you on Christmas and Easter?” My friend whispered back: “I’m in the Secret Service.”
For the past few weeks we have had some generous people filling in as office managers until someone more permanent could be hired. I’m glad to say that the “White Smoke” has appeared and I can happily say that habemus a new OFFICE MANAGER and her name is MRS. YVONNE EICHHORN. Furthermore, habla español!!! Yvonne has a great deal of experience in the area of office management and comes highly recommended. We are fortunate that she applied and accepted. We all pray with you, YVONNE, that your work here will be satisfying. WELCOME!
I want to take this opportunity to thank GLORIA AND VIC SUAREZ for the great work they have done in the past few years as the leaders of the RCIA program. As usual they not only gave of their time and efforts but put themselves fully into the program. THANK YOU BOTH for your generous spirit as faithful ministers of God’s work on earth!
Meanwhile, SR. JOAN DERRY, SHF has stepped up to the plate and will add to her workload the RCIA ministry. She already is heading up the CONFIRMATION PROGRAM. Meanwhile, Sister could use all the help she can get. If you are in any way interested in this ministry, please step up. THANK YOU, SISTER for being such an integral part of the Holy Eucharist Community.
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the following: The BISHOP’S APPEAL finally comes to an end on SUNDAY, JUNE 27th. Now is the time to participate if you haven’t already done so. Thanks a million to all those who have generously given to the tune of $41,251.00.

Also, the parish BBQ celebration will take place on SUNDAY, JUNE 27TH. It’s always a fun event—don’t miss it. You can get your tickets after each Mass or in the office during the week.

SEPTEMBER 12TH is the major fundraiser for the parish—the WINE TASTING AND AUCTION. With GREG AND JANE PATRICIO at the helm and former Chief of Police TERRY MEDINA as the Auctioneer, it should prove to be an event not to be missed.

Lastly, congratulation MARY CRANDELL for finishing her nursing degree and to TRISH CRONIN who now can “hang up her shingle” as a counselor with a Master’s Degree. You both have worked hard—now enjoy the fruits of your labor!

HAPPY FATHERS DAY—to all fathers. You are in our prayers and we remember also our fathers who have gone before us.

Fr. Joe