Parishioners of St. Benedict and friends in Broken Arrow,
As announced by our bishop, Fr. Alessandro will transfer to Saints Peter and Paul parish in the fall after Fr. Bryan's return, and Fr. Gabriel Garcia will become Associate Pastor.
Again, the change happens after Fr. Bryan returns from the summer sabbatical. Be assured of Fr. Alessandro's assistance in the parish this summer, working closely with the staff and clergy to ensure our church's mission and operation.
Fr. Alessandro would like to express the following:
"With a grateful heart, I write to you dear parishioners! I'm thankful for Bishop Konderla for assigning me here two years ago. I will treasure the joy you brought me and the many ministry experiences, seeing the Lord at work in your lives!
From our church's children, I learned we are called to have childlike trust in God's plan, even as we mature to adults!! Therefore, I entrust you, your families, myself, and my future assignment to God's Fatherly Care and to the Blessed Mother's Love, making the most of my last months with you. God be with you always!"