Dear fellow parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Anthony,
Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support of my diaconal ministry throughout the years, and, in particular, for joining Jeff and me in the jubilee celebration on June 12. My association with you has deeply enriched my spiritual life, and I hope I have been able to do the same for you. I look forward to continuing to serve "ad multos annos" (or as multos as the Lord provides!). Be assured of my continued prayers for your intentions.
Sincerely,
Deacon Denny Slavin
...From Deacon Jeff
I was deeply touched by the outpouring of thoughtfulness, good wishes and prayers extended to Deacon Dennis and myself during the celebration our Silver Anniversary as ordained Deacons. Your warm reception did not come as a surprise to me however. It is simply a continuation of the many kindnesses and prayers extended to me during the previous 25 years.
I pray now that our good Lord will give me many more years to serve you in a ministry that, with the exception of my family, has become the joy of my life. Once again thank you and may God bless you and yours with good health and happiness.