I am grateful for so many parishioners who truly make a difference in our lives.  For all ministers at our liturgical celebrations, without whom we would not enjoy a smooth flowing liturgy.

For Lupe Gutierrez, Doug Beach, and Steve Olsen who set up our video system and keep it running with more volunteers.

For the choir members, both the adult choir and the Spanish choir, as well as the children's choir who raised their voices in praise.

For our part-time custodian who helped keep our flowers blooming this summer as well as clean off the snow which sometimes comes after he cleaned the walks.

For our Parish and Finance Councils and Council of Ministries who have keep the parish functioning and solvent.

For the many volunteers who stuff, address, and stamp envelopes for our many mailings.  For those who almost weekly come to insert our bulletin inserts.

For those who work at our fundraisers for each parish.  I realize this entails much work.

For Chef Sebastian and the youth of St. Paul's who have served monthly dinners to raise funds for the building of our new church in Pueblo West.

For the St. Paul's parishioners who await the building of their church and have not lost hope.

For the St. Pius parishioners who welcomed the St. Paul's parishioners into their midst to worship weekly.  It has not always been an easy adjustment, but most have been gracious.

For all those I fail to recognize in this corner, I am grateful.  Without you, I could not perform my priestly work.