I received a star quality letter that I believe is right to share
Dear Fr Rory
Thank you for inviting us to the Bereavement Mass on Sunday 15th at St Wilfrid’s. Unfortunately we shall still be away on that date, so regretfully cannot be present.
The children’s liturgists are doing sterling work with our young people, but the lack of adult formation courses has resulted in a lack of knowledge in our grown up population, an area for our Bishop to address.
And yes, an area for me to address with the parish council who have taken this onboard. In fact they had brilliantly attended to this at their first parish council, which I could not attend because I was in Ireland.
I have full confidence and gratefully thankful to them. They have established a response to our journey; building up all the ministries, that will establish a body made up of many parts working together. Beginning with welcomers and referring to the fact that the Knights of St Columba had years of experience. Turning to the readers and drawing our attention to the legion of Mary who gave active witness to the implications of this ministry. The St Vincent de Paul could bring a depth of riches to how this ministry of the eucharist could be effected. The children’s liturgy gives us a great example of the progress that can be made. I continually return my attention to lighting the first advent candle, the candle of hope. Please God, these ministries will revive my drooping spirits unlike all the deanery meetings that I attend.