Dear Friends,

 

I trust the beautiful Easter season continues to be a blessing to you.

 

As many of you know, I will be taking a sabbatical starting on August 1 and ending on December 1, 2026; I want to mention it now before too many people begin to move on for summer projects.

 

There have been several twists and turns in making it all happen, but having just celebrated my tenth Easter at St. Paul’s and coming up on 38 years as a priest, the timing is right.  I am grateful to Fr. Nate, who will serve as Administrator while I am away, and to Fr. George and the staff for taking on extra duties.  I will give a more detailed itinerary soon, but my time away will include serving at the L’Arche Community in St. Louis for those with special needs; several opportunities for silent retreat time; visiting religious sites in France, Italy and Malta, study of St. Paul’s letters and sacred music with tutors, and extended time for personal reading and maybe some writing.  More information and thank you’s to come!

 

God bless, Fr. Kelly