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Pastor Steve's Letter
June 12, 2021
Hello everyone,
I mentioned at the mass of anticipation today at the Shrine, that there would be announcement forthcoming either Sunday or Monday regarding the new leadership team for our One Faith Community. While my timing was a bit off, and I do apologize for that, I do want to communicate with you just who those leaders will be.
Please see the previously published information regarding the “network of parishes” model that the diocese will be using to both increase the role of the laity as well as increase the number of parishes a pastor has responsibility for (on our website).
Bishop Ed has announced that Fr. Jay Atherton is being appointed as Pastor of St. John the Baptist, Greenville, Sacred Heart (Cairo) and its mission, Our Lady of Knock Shrine (E. Durham), effective July 1, 2021. Fr. Jay will also remain pastor of St. Theresa’s (Windham), Sacred Heart (Palenville) and Immaculate Conception (Haines Falls).
The bishop has also announced that Fr. Kyle Eads is being appointed as Parochial Vicar (Associate Pastor) of our three worship sites along with his responsibilities on the mountaintop. This assignment is also effective July 1, 2021.
While I am sure you will have many questions and concerns about this announcement, please be patient and they will be answered over time. Please be assured that this is a new model of leadership that is being expanded throughout the diocese. While change is always uncomfortable, during the coming weeks and months of transition I would ask that you pray for all involved and understand the large undertaking for the priests along with all parishioners affected
May I ask that you pray for both Fr. Jay, Fr. Kyle, and their current communities along with our communities to be open to sharing of priestly responsibilities as well as how you might be able to help not only during this transition time, but longer term as well.
Lastly, I am sure Fr. Jay will be communicating with you as July 1st comes closer. In the meantime, please be patient and understanding of all that this entails. Thank you!
God bless,
Fr. Steve
Hello everyone,
I mentioned at the mass of anticipation today at the Shrine, that there would be announcement forthcoming either Sunday or Monday regarding the new leadership team for our One Faith Community. While my timing was a bit off, and I do apologize for that, I do want to communicate with you just who those leaders will be.
Please see the previously published information regarding the “network of parishes” model that the diocese will be using to both increase the role of the laity as well as increase the number of parishes a pastor has responsibility for (on our website).
Bishop Ed has announced that Fr. Jay Atherton is being appointed as Pastor of St. John the Baptist, Greenville, Sacred Heart (Cairo) and its mission, Our Lady of Knock Shrine (E. Durham), effective July 1, 2021. Fr. Jay will also remain pastor of St. Theresa’s (Windham), Sacred Heart (Palenville) and Immaculate Conception (Haines Falls).
The bishop has also announced that Fr. Kyle Eads is being appointed as Parochial Vicar (Associate Pastor) of our three worship sites along with his responsibilities on the mountaintop. This assignment is also effective July 1, 2021.
While I am sure you will have many questions and concerns about this announcement, please be patient and they will be answered over time. Please be assured that this is a new model of leadership that is being expanded throughout the diocese. While change is always uncomfortable, during the coming weeks and months of transition I would ask that you pray for all involved and understand the large undertaking for the priests along with all parishioners affected
May I ask that you pray for both Fr. Jay, Fr. Kyle, and their current communities along with our communities to be open to sharing of priestly responsibilities as well as how you might be able to help not only during this transition time, but longer term as well.
Lastly, I am sure Fr. Jay will be communicating with you as July 1st comes closer. In the meantime, please be patient and understanding of all that this entails. Thank you!
God bless,
Fr. Steve
Sacred Heart Church
SACRED HEART CHURCH
35 CHURCH ST., CAIRO, NY
WE CELEBRATE MASS
SUNDAY MORNING - 11:00AM
SACRED HEART CHURCH
IS CURRENTLY OPEN:
SUNDAYS FROM 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM (MASS ONLY)
St. John the Baptist Church
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
4987 NY 81, GREENVILLE, NY
WE CELEBRATE MASS
SUNDAY MORNING - 9:00AM
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST EUCHARISTIC CHAPEL
(REAR OF CHURCH)
IS CURRENTLY OPEN 24/7 WITH EXCEPTION TO SUNDAYS FROM 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Our Lady of Knock Shrine
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Our Lady of Knock Shrine 2052 ROUTE 145, E. DURHAM NY WE CELEBRATE MASS SATURDAY VIGIL - 4:30PM THE SHRINE IS CURRENTLY OPEN: SUNDAY:THURSDAY FROM 10 AM - 7 PM FRIDAY: 10 AM - 3 PM SATURDAYS: 3:30 PM - 5 :30PM (MASS ONLY) |
St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
(On the grounds of Sacred Heart Church)
is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Feel free to come light a candle or just
quiet time to pray before the Blessed Sacrament
