A Tribute to Sister Pat

The St. Mel Parish and Handbell Choirs have been rehearsing Sister Pat's favorite music as a tribute to her 60 years of religious ministry and 20 years of service to the St. Mel community.   One of the songs hand-picked for this occasion is For Good, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, a piece so appropo for Sister Pat, known throughout the parish for her "personal involvement in all aspects of parish life and... her ability to bring solace, help and hope to all she serves. "*

"I've heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason

Bringing something we must learn

And we are led to those who help us most to grow

If we let them and we help them in return...

Who can say if I've been changed for the better?

But because I knew you...I have been changed for good."

---Wicked

A reception for Sister Pat will follow the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 7, 2009.  Instead of gifts, donations in honor of Sister Pat to The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondolet will be appreciated.

*Source:  www.csjla.org