Now that summer is in full swing, vacations bring many visitors to our parishes. If you notice someone new please welcome them with a warm smile, simple greeting, or handshake. Thank you to the Knights and choir members for organizing the Mass of Thanksgiving for Fr. Tom Quirk last week at St. Clare and to all those who came to be with him and congratulate him. Fr. Tom, thank you for coming to St. Clare, for remembering your Alma Mater, and for your prayer for our parish and the new vocations to the priesthood and religious life. May God bless you in your priestly ministry.

Thank you to Frank Veltri for recognizing and celebrating the great achievements of the Altar Servers you lead at St. Philomena. We wish them many blessings, continued success, and safety as they move onto the next chapter of their lives.