72 CHURCH STREET
P. O. BOX 70
SHELBURNE, VT  05482

TELEPHONE:
802-985-2372
www.SlelburneCatholic.org

October 1, 2006

Dear Parish Family of Saint Catherine,

    This Wednesday will mark twelve weeks that I have been with you as your pastor. I wish to thank all those who have welcomed me so warmly and especially those who work so generously on behalf of the parish. My prayers are heartfelt and constant as I become aware of the needs of our community and the possibilities we have to grow together in the grace and joy of our God.

    Please do not hesitate to share with me your own concerns, visions and dreams! I especially invite you to pray with me that as a community we may deepen our Eucharistic identity, call our young people to grow in their faith and support them in this endeavor, and challenge each other to ministries of love and service.

    May we together experience and enjoy the strength and comfort of our Catholic faith.

Father Michael