Music, Thank Yous and Farewells

It's been a really great weekend here at the parish.  Last evening Belle Voix, a vocal ensemble from the Hanover area, came to Saint Andrew as part of their spring choir tour.  They performed some beautiful music by American composers.  It was a wonderful evening - I miss singing with them - but it was great to see some friends from a "few" years ago.

 

Then today we celebrated several things: First, the Knights of Columbus' Founders Day.  We thank and honor our parish Knights of Columbus for ALL that they do, in so many ways, for our parish and our parish school.  If there's ever a project that needs to be done, the Knights are there.  From helping the community by picking up trash on the roads or praying for a greater respect for Life in our country - the Knights are there.  Thank you, my brothers, for all you do and for your witness to following the Good Shepherd.

We also bid "farewell" to our seminarians from Mount Saint Mary's this weekend: Roy & John who are 1st year theologians who have been working with our high school CCD students on Sunday mornings - and, of course, Deacon Rolling - who has been with us all year long.  Thanks to each and all of you for your presence in our parish.  We will certainly miss you.  May God bless and keep you.  Deacon Rolling, thank you for your excellent homilies and your quiet witness to Christ.  We wish you well as you prepare to be ordained in 34 days.  You'll be an EXCELLENT priest!