Dear Holy Spirit,

With a heavy heart, I want to inform with you that I am stepping down as your pastor effective on July 1st.  I have just learned that Bishop Burns has granted my request for medical leave for my underlying health issues, so I will be taking some time to try to improve before it is determined what my next assignment will be.  

As your pastor for the last 11 years, you have been my pride and joy. I’ve been truly blessed to serve you.  Thank you for your love and prayers.

Fr. Eugene will be serving you as your Pastoral Administrator effective on July 1st.   I am pleased with the decision and I am confident that Fr. Eugene will be excellent servant-leader.  Fr Esteban Antes, who’s been serving at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sherman as Parochial Vicar will be our new Parochial Vicar on July 1st.

I am truly grateful for your love and prayers!  It’s been an honor to be called pastor of Holy Spirit Catholic Church for the last 11 years!

Truly yours,

Fr. Joe

Please continue to keep Fr. Joe in your prayers, for the improvement of his health and for the strength to deal with the changes in his life that this leave will bring. 

Peace,

Lindee Greer