A Message of Gratitude to Deacon Steve

Dear Deacon Steve,

As you prepare to depart for Vermont to begin your new role, the parishioners of Historic St. Paul Catholic Church extend our heartfelt gratitude for your years of dedicated service and spiritual guidance. Your presence within our community has been a true blessing, and your contributions have enriched our lives in countless ways.

Whether it was through your insightful and reproving homilies, compassionate pastoral care to our homebound, or unwavering commitment to sharing our faith in Jesus, you have touched the hearts of many. Your dedication to serving others, particularly through your work with our LGBTQ brethren, those left behind by our Church or society, fostering dialogue on protecting our shared home on Earth, and preserving our historic, communal faith spaces, has made a lasting impact on our parish and the wider community.

We will miss your warm smile, your kind words, and your unwavering dedication to social justice. However, we rejoice in the opportunity you have been given to continue your ministry in Vermont. May God bless you, Laura, and your family abundantly as you embark on this new chapter.

Know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

With gratitude and blessings,

The Parishioners of Historic St. Paul Catholic Church

Lexington, Kentucky

Farewell Potluck Dinner

Please join us for a Farewell Potluck to celebrate Deacon Steve and his contributions to our community before he embarks on his new journey to Vermont.

WHEN? Sunday, December 29th at 11:00 AM

WHERE? Ave Maria Building

DETAILS

Let's gather together after the 10:00 AM mass to express our gratitude for Deacon Steve's dedicated service and wish him well in his future endeavors. Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy fellowship with friends and fellow parishioners. We look forward to seeing you there!