I wish to thank all of the many people who gave so much of their time and effort to host my 25th anniversary celebration this past Saturday. It was a wonderful and joyful gathering of parishioners, old friends, and former colleagues. I am deeply grateful to the parish staff, Ted Baer, Beverly Wade, Chris Lundin, Donna Pellizari, Mona Napaa, Steve Carter, and Rudel Cruzet for their hard work. Finally, I would like to thank the parish for the most extraordinary gift of a papal blessing parchment from Rome honoring my 25 years of serving the Church as a priest. I will hold many fond memories in my heart for the outpouring of love and support from all of you.