From the Rector

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

In the book of Ecclesiastes we find a passage that was made famous by the Byrds' 1965 song, Turn! Turn! Turn! (a favorite of my mom's).: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die... (3:1-2a)

Father Ed pointed out in a recent homily that in death, life is changed, not ended. We believe that though we see our departed loved ones no more, nevertheless they go on in a "life of perfect service" in God's heavenly kingdom. We also say that "we believe in the communion of saints." The saints (whether they be on the Church calendar or not) intercede for us, and we ought to do the same for them. To that end, Jennifer and I have compiled a necrology that goes back as far as 2006. We will use that list throughout the year to remember departed members of St. Mary's in the prayers of the people.

The list is based upon the information that I have at hand in our parish register books and is not complete. For example, some death dates are not recorded, and the names of those not buried from St. Mary's are not listed. So, please email me if there is someone that you would like added to the St. Mary's necrology and I will see that they are added to the list.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Blessings,
Father Rick

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