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Comment on Bagpipes in Gloucester by BRENDA LEAHY

BRENDA LEAHY — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:37:44 +0000

Looking for a bagpipe player on flag day at the Elks in Gloucester. Bruce are you interested?

Comment on Homilycast #341: Thursday of the V week of Easter by Robert Mezzanotti

Robert Mezzanotti — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:21:09 +0000

Thank you for your words of wisdom that I needed to hear. This is a confirmation to what I was told by a priest who I told about a problem I was having his name is Father Clement and he has been a priest almost a year. Once again thank you.

Comment on Homilycast #340: Friday of the IV week of Easter by dawnalves59

dawnalves59 — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:11:22 +0000

I hope that when you take your year off you will continue to share with us what your thoughts are on the daily scriptures..it gives me a sense of “spiritual direction” each day. Thanks!

Comment on I’m taking a year off starting in June, but staying in Gloucester by adriansharp

adriansharp — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:29:23 +0000

Will keep you in my prayers.

Comment on The Original St. Joachim's Church, Rockport, Mass., c. 1915 by auntyseaurchin

auntyseaurchin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:36:52 +0000

There was a grocery store on the corner of Pleasant and Prospect Streets. I remember that from my earlier years at St. Ann’s. In those days, there was a big tree in that area of the yard. I don’t know if there is anyone alive who remembers that L-shaped building.
On another note, I just heard that the school will be closing. Very sad.

Comment on Origami class at the Hive tonight! by Kim

Kim — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:43:16 +0000

Fr. Green
They are just beautiful….Good work

Comment on The Original St. Joachim's Church, Rockport, Mass., c. 1915 by Fr Matthew Green

Fr Matthew Green — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:33:57 +0000

I’m told there used to be a store where the school parking lot now is. I forget what kind of store in particular…

Comment on The Original St. Joachim's Church, Rockport, Mass., c. 1915 by auntyseaurchin

auntyseaurchin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:53:43 +0000

Here’s a link to another interesting post card, this time of St. Ann Church. Notice the building that is now the parish offices, and the L-shaped building in the foreground. Does anyone know what that was? http://www.cardcow.com/search4.php?section=all&substring=St+Ann+Church%2C+Gloucester%2C+MA&x=0&y=0

Comment on I’m taking a year off starting in June, but staying in Gloucester by Fr Matthew Green

Fr Matthew Green — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:40:18 +0000

Thank you all for your comments! It’s great to feel such support from everybody. It’s also kinda humbling, in a good way. I can see how God has worked through me (despite me, sometimes) in many ways. There are times for giving, and times for receiving. I hope to keep giving in different ways during this year, but I also appreciate receiving your prayers and support.

Comment on I’m taking a year off starting in June, but staying in Gloucester by Jo Major Ciolino

Jo Major Ciolino — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:51:22 +0000

A “year off” is the best gift you can give yourself, and in turn will enrich the many others whose lives you touch. One of my favorite things about your priesthood is the human face you put with it. So many people are under the mistaken impression that priests sit around in the rectory all day doing nothing, and thinking nothing other than the topic of their next sermon. You are a living example of how priests really are sons, brothers, uncles and nephews with real lives, real interests and real hobbies. It’s a living gospel few people are privileged to witness and we are fortunate to have you in our community. Best wishes for a great “retreat”!