Hi everyone! I’m finding this an Advent like no other; I wonder about yours, wherever you are.
You may have read that our Provincial Chaplain of the last 8 years, Rick Simpson, has now retired. We are so grateful for his joy and his depth (not to mention his singing). He is currently in need of prayer for a bad back, so please include him in your daily prayers. Our new Provincial Chaplain is Anton Armbruster. Anton has been the Assistant Provincial Chaplain now for several years and, in that role, has been responsible for our new Chaplaincy structure. His considerable energies will have a larger focus now as he steps into the Provincial Chaplain role. And Harvey Hill will be the new Assistant Provincial Chaplain. I know you’ll want to welcome Anton and Harvey to their respective new places in servant-leadership.
You’ll also want to know that we continue our affiliation with the Guarani Peoples in Southern Brazil. The Diocese of Pelotas is our point of contact with them, along with Antonio Terto, our Brazilian Regional Minister. Chapter has just agreed to send a mission allotment there. These are people in true need of the idea we have of standing with them. And when we ask the question “Do we matter?” we find an answer in Pelotas.
I hope you are all vaccinated and boosted. And taking fresh air walks.
By the way, Ken Norian suggests we all use Amazon Smile for our Christmas purchases now, and then into next year. Your Smile account can be used to benefit the Third Order. Go to smile.amazon.com to enroll. Every little bit helps. Advent Blessings!