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August 29, 2021Dear Parishioners,
It is necessary for me to clear up a lie that the protesters told the media; they were not simply protesting an image of Mary that they did not like. Here is their rationale for the protest and for a petition, taken from their own website. As you can see, their agenda goes far beyond an image they don't like.
“Your firm protest is vital because that's not the only problem at St. Paul's Church where “LGBTQ+ Ministry” is active and where wolves appear to be in control of the flock.
For example: The parish web site and social media pages show how St. Paul's is undermining 2,000 years of Catholic teaching.
St. Paul's installed six life-size rainbow doors in front of the Church in June. Lex18News reported: “Lexington church honors pride month with bold display.”
On May 22, 2021, St. Paul's Facebook page posted a baptism photo that normalizes a same-sex union: A priest and a young boy “with his dads Jeremy and Tim.”
St. Paul's Facebook page features a rainbow banner and on Nov. 20 published a post announcing “Transgender Day of Remembrance.” (11/20/20)
St. Paul's Facebook post “From Fr. Richard" announces a "happy national coming out day.” (10/11/20)
Enough is enough! Sign your protest. Defend the sacred honor of Jesus and Mary. Resist the normalization of blasphemy and unnatural sin inside the Church.”The love LGBTQ+ Ministry has for our Blessed Mother is second-to-none. Monthly, prior to pandemic restrictions, we gathered before her altar to pray the Rosary. We led others in praying the Rosary before the Saturday 4pm mass. We have dedicated our ministry to her.Thank you to the many who have spoken to me and other LGBTQ+ members of this parish indicating your support for the ministry and your sadness and disgust at neighboring Catholics' behaviors, accusations, and attempts to stop us and encourage others to stop us from loving as Jesus loves.JRDirector of LGBTQ+ Ministry