Congratulations to this year’s Marian Medal Recipients. Every year as Pastors we are asked to choose one parishioner as the recipient of the Diocesan Marian Medal. As a Pastor of 3 parishes, I get to select one from each parish. Trust me it’s not an easy decision because we have so many wonderful people who do so much for our parishes, and so I truly indeed pray about my decisions and allow the Holy Spirit to guide me in my selections. Our 2023 recipients, like all, are so deserving and when they were informed, I sincerely state their reaction was that they were truly “Humbled.”
From St. Francis of Assisi Parish: Mr. Raymond Guillotte. Raymond exhibits the example of raising his family in the faith. A long-time parishioner of St. Francis, he is very prayerful and truly listens to the Word of God and puts it into his life as husband, and father. He is a member of the Parish Council, and gives many hours to our Annual Craft Fair and does it very humbly.
From Holy Name of the Sacred Heart: Mr. Gregory Centeio. Greg a long-time parishioner of Holy Name, he is an usher, and collects at the 4pm Mass each week, member of the Finance Committee, Craft Fair volunteer, very sociable with his sense of wit and once in a while will join with the choir and use his music talents at Mass. Always willing to be part of the parish community.
From St. Lawrence Parish: Mrs. Jeanne Currin. Jeanne and her family have been parishioners of St. Lawrence for many years. Jeanne’s parents received the Marian Medal many years ago. She is a long time St. Vincent dePaul member who tirelessly works the cases handed to her with love and compassion. She assists at the St. Lawrence Food Pantry every other Friday and on days of preparation for those who will be served. For many years Jeanne was a volunteer at HFHN School long after her own children had graduated from there. She is also a member of the Collaborative Women’s Group, and a Eucharistic Minister for the parish.
Thank you Ray, Greg and Jeanne for all you do and Congratulations. All three will receive the Marian Medal on Sunday December 3rd from Bishop daCunha at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Fr. Mike