On this last weekend of my stay here at St Joan of Arc I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to God and to every member of this parish community for your great love to me.
The two years of my studies and stay here have been very fruitful in so many ways. I have enjoyed the blessings of making new friends, meeting good and holy people. The power of your Christian faith and spiritual life has given me great encouragement.
Msgr Mike Bugarin has been truly a big brother to me. God bless him for being a good pastor of this community.
My appreciation also goes to Father Joe, Father Rich, Deacon Tom and Deacon Mike and all the pastoral staff of the parish for their sacrifices and spiritual support.
Many thanks to the staff and students of St Joan of Arc school for the good times we have shared together especially during school Masses.
I will never forget my “adult baptism of snow;” it was here that I had my first experience of snow – and a lot of it in the first winter of my arrival. I will always remember you all in my prayers. I hope you also remember to pray for me.