Greetings to all of you!
As some of you may
know, the Diocese of St. Petersburg has been offering courses in the Lay
Pastoral Ministry Institute on Liturgy, Scripture, Morality, etc during these
past 12 years or so. We at St. Mark have had a number of graduates from
this institute who are now equipped to work in Parish Ministry and have been
doing a great job for the Church of our Diocese. We have recently had two
graduates, Noel and Nellie Negron whose ceremony took place a few weeks ago and
are now full-fledged Lay Pastoral Ministers. Another one of our parish
family, Mary Strickland, is currently going through the program and has
achieved high marks already! We should all be so proud of these great
people who take the time out of their busy schedules to deepen their
relationship with Our Lord and I am so happy that many from St. Mark have
participated in all or at least some of this training. The Church is VIBRANT
and it bodes well for our future!
I'm also pleased to
see that many of our parish family have been coming to Church consistently
during these hot summer months! Usually attendance trails off during the
summer due to vacations and other activities but it doesn't seem to be
happening here at St. Mark. I'm sure that a lot of it has to do with the
deepening relationship with Our Lord among our parish family and the joy that
comes with knowing God in a more intimate way! It just goes to show how
deeply blessed we are here at St. Mark with so many devoted members who are on
fire with God's love. Now if only someone could turn down the temperature
so I can get a round of golf in!
Well, that is all for
now! May the Good Lord continue to shine His face upon you and give you
His peace!
