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A Note From

Rev. Joe Koyickal

A Request for Your Partnership

Before you read my letter in this week's bulletin, I invite you to pleas reflect on Sunday's this Gospel (Matthew 14:13–21). Faced with a hungry crowd, the disciples saw only a problem: "We have only five loaves and two fish." Jesus, however, saw an opportunity. He simply asked them to bring what they had, & He transformed their small offering into an abundant blessing for everyone.

Our Tri-Parish community finds itself at a similar moment. Like many parishes throughout our Diocese, we are facing changing realities that call us to look ahead and consider how we can best strengthen our mission for the future. Rather than focusing on what we may be giving up, the Gospel invites us to ask: What is Jesus asking us to place into His hands so that He can continue to bless our parish family?

In my letter, I share a proposal to adjust our weekend Mass schedule beginning in September. I know this will be difficult for some, especially those who have faithfully attended the Sunday morning Mass in Gillespie for many years. Please know that this recommendation comes only after much prayer, reflection, & consultation, & with the sincere desire to serve the long-term good of our Tri-Parish community.

Like the disciples in today's Gospel, I simply ask you to offer what you already have: your understanding, your trust, your prayers, and your cooperation. I truly believe these changes can strengthen our PSR programs, create new opportunities for faith formation, allow me to be more present and available as your pastor, and help build even stronger parish communities for future generations.

This proposal is not simply about changing Mass times; it is about strengthening our mission, caring for our children, supporting our families, making our parish communities more vibrant, and allowing your pastor to be more present among you. My hope is that, years from now, we will look back and see that this was a difficult step that God used for a greater good.

Thank you for reading my letter with a prayerful and open heart. Let us entrust this journey to the Lord, confident that the One who multiplied the loaves and fishes will continue to bless our Tri-Parish family as we walk forward together in faith. 

Blessings of Peace and Joy Always! 

Fr. Joe