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Dear Parishioners: Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Are you wearing your green? This summer I plan to visit Ireland for the first time and possibly see some of my relatives. I’m told that if I kiss the Blarney Stone, my homilies will improve??? I continue to be impressed and honored to be a member of St. Robert’s. As a volunteer and parishioner, I am overwhelmed by the generosity and involvement of our people in the "Building for a New Century" campaign. Over fifty years ago, my aunt and uncle, Grace and Tony Giannotti (doesn’t sound Irish) raised funds to build our School and Church. They deservedly felt a certain pride and ownership for their efforts. Over the years others have continued that effort with many improvements, such as the stained glass windows and the re-modeled altar. This has been my first time to be involved in a fund raising effort. Based on my experience, and that of the other volunteers, all of the people visited have been warm and welcoming, which has made our efforts much easier than many of us had anticipated. One of the benefits has been this opportunity to meet and talk with the people we see in church. As the drive nears its completion, all parishioners should be proud, gratified, thankful, and praise God for the opportunity we now have to take ownership for ourselves in the continued growth of St. Robert’s. Thank God always for this loving community, Deacon Duffey |
