The parish and I are extremely grateful for all that Fr. Greg has done for the parish. He is a gifted preacher with deeply felt content in the homily as well as great delivery skills. I can’t capture all his talents and skills. He is a good cook and painter of walls in church and other living areas. He is sought after in priestly and counselling skills. I recall when a classmate of mine was in the ICU and dying from a tragic accident, that he came and spent hours in the waiting room listening, praying and comforting those who gathered. He is known for that compassion. He has celebrated with families and for baptisms and weddings. People seek Greg out to celebrate the funerals of loved ones for countless people who are in need often from a tragic death. Thus, we are eternally grateful for his ministry in these and other areas.
As you might recall, Greg was granted by the Bishop to retire for medical reasons about 2017. He went to the southwest for medical advice and treatment. He was able to engage in part-time ministry. But in summer of 2018, he wonderfully came back to Resurrection to fill in for Fr. Bill. They both served the parish for a couple years until Fr. Bill took his turn at retirement. Greg was willing to become pastor. Fathers Greg and Bill as well as most people in the diocese are keenly aware of the shortage of clergy and this has caused difficult decisions for all concerned.
We are still in covid restrictions and cautions. This is the reason the parish is not having a group farewell for Fr. Greg. He has already received greetings and other signs of affection for him and his ministry and this should continue. As one lady said: “I want to remind him that he is appreciated, respected and loved.” Greg has moved back to his apartment. He gave out his address as: 123 West Hillendale Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. In a letter, I expressed my hope that Greg would come back for at least a Mass or two. I am not sure when that would be. Again, covid has made us ask in various situations: What is the prudent thing to do.
As many know, Greg and I grew up in the same parish and he was a classmate for my youngest brother. So, Greg has been a friend of the family and myself over the years that pre-date ordination. We hope that he enjoys his retirement and his creative skills will continue.
Written by Fr. Bill The parish and I are extremely grateful for all that Fr. Greg has done for the parish. He is a gifted preacher with deeply felt content in the homily as well as great delivery skills. I can’t capture all his talents and skills. He is a good cook and painter of walls in church and other living areas. He is sought after in priestly and counselling skills. I recall when a classmate of mine was in the ICU and dying from a tragic accident, that he came and spent hours in the waiting room listening, praying and comforting those who gathered. He is known for that compassion. He has celebrated with families and for baptisms and weddings. People seek Greg out to celebrate the funerals of loved ones for countless people who are in need often from a tragic death. Thus, we are eternally grateful for his ministry in these and other areas.
As you might recall, Greg was granted by the Bishop to retire for medical reasons about 2017. He went to the southwest for medical advice and treatment. He was able to engage in part-time ministry. But in summer of 2018, he wonderfully came back to Resurrection to fill in for Fr. Bill. They both served the parish for a couple years until Fr. Bill took his turn at retirement. Greg was willing to become pastor. Fathers Greg and Bill as well as most people in the diocese are keenly aware of the shortage of clergy and this has caused difficult decisions for all concerned.
We are still in covid restrictions and cautions. This is the reason the parish is not having a group farewell for Fr. Greg. He has already received greetings and other signs of affection for him and his ministry and this should continue. As one lady said: “I want to remind him that he is appreciated, respected and loved.” Greg has moved back to his apartment. He gave out his address as: 123 West Hillendale Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. In a letter, I expressed my hope that Greg would come back for at least a Mass or two. I am not sure when that would be. Again, covid has made us ask in various situations: What is the prudent thing to do.
As many know, Greg and I grew up in the same parish and he was a classmate for my youngest brother. So, Greg has been a friend of the family and myself over the years that pre-date ordination. We hope that he enjoys his retirement and his creative skills will continue.