Dear Disciples of Christ at Holy Spirit, St. Helen’s, and St. Mary’s,

This past week, I had another wonderful opportunity to spend an evening with some of our parishioners, this time at the home of Mike and Mickey Zolfo. I’m very grateful to Mike and Mickey for welcoming me and six other guests into their home and giving us the chance to share a meal and spend some time together.

One of the great blessings of these dinners has been hearing your stories. It was awesome to hear about the ways Jesus has broken through in your lives, to learn about your families and the things you love, and to hear more about the history of our parishes of origin. There is something beautiful about simply sitting around a table together and sharing life with one another.

I was also encouraged to hear about your hopes for the future. The Lord is indeed doing so many great things, and He is already breaking through in our parish community. As I continue getting to know all of you, I’m grateful to hear not only where we have been, but also your hope for the future.

Thank you again to Mike and Mickey for receiving us so warmly. I’m always moved by the generosity I see when our parishioners open their homes, not only to me, but to others from our parish as well. There is always more room in our hearts and in our homes! And so, I’ll make my plug again: if you would like to have me over for dinner, I’d love to come! I only ask that you invite a couple of other families to join us. Bonus points if you invite a family
you don’t know as well. It has been a great way for me to get to know you, but I hope it can also be an opportunity for all of us to get to know one another a little better.

As I’ve mentioned before, I want to continue getting to know you, and one of my favorite ways to do that is over a meal. If you would like to host me for dinner along with a couple of other families, please send me an email at frstevencaraher@gmail.com. Bonus points if you invite a family you don’t know very well!

I’m looking forward to many more meals and many more opportunities to hear your stories.

Peace, Father Steven Caraher