As of Oct. 31, 2009 I have been the Temporary Pastoral Administrator. It is as assignment that I have embraced with open arms and heart! A bit about me just as way of introduction; this is the parish of my youth and where I was married in 1968. Our first two children were baptized here. In 2001 I was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate. It has been a joy to become reacquainted with this community of faith and notice the spiritual qualities this parish has to offer.
As the Pastoral Administrator, it is my prayerful intention to keep Holy Family a vibrant and prayerful worshiping community. However it is not any one person’s job or responsibility to keep a parish alive and pulsating; this can only be achieved through an active community of believers. We are all called to serve and must play an active part in our parish community.
As we leave Mass on the weekend we continue to live out our faith. Let us see who needs help and what needs to be done. Bring the needs you notice back to the parish. I want to hear from you! Many minds, prayers and helping hands are necessary to keep our parish alive and growing. Reach out to others and invite them to come and worship with us! Together in faith we can accomplish great things.
We are entering into a new phase here at Holy Family. I’m excited to be a part of these changes. We all must strive to be flexible as we head in a new direction while at the same time remaining faithful to the Church of the Holy Family, its history and many spiritual gifts it has to offer.
I’m eager to share the journey with you as we address needed changes and remain hopeful we will continue to grow as a faith community. Our work serving the Lord will never cease. Please stay in touch and know that I will make myself available to help as best I can. You are in my prayers and I ask that you pray for me and this faith community.
You can now contact me at decondavesquez@yahoo.com I'll be looking forward to your thoughts and suggestions.
May God’s choicest blessings be with you and your family!
Deacon Dave Velasquez
