Page 38 - Catholic Extension Magazine - Spring 2016

Deacon Ron and Tricia Vowels
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Dear Catholic Extension,
I WOULD LIKE TO
take the opportu- nity to express my heartfelt thanks for all you do
for our diacon- ate programs in the Diocese of Lub-
bock. It has truly allowed us to provide good resources for continuing edu- cation and to begin a new formation program. This program, which is in its aspirancy year, has 35 men and their wives meeting once a month to dis- cern their vocation to the diaconate. Without your assistance we wouldn’t be able to form men and women to minister in jails, hospitals and nurs- ing homes in our diocese. We really appreciate all you do for us.
› Deacon Juan Cavazos | Director of Deacons, Diocese of Lubbock, Texas
Dear Catholic Extension,
THANK YOU FOR helping us to deep- en our spiritual lives and to become dedicated servants in building up God’s kingdom. Because of your nan- cial assistance to the Diocese of Lub- bock, my husband completed deacon formation and was ordained in 2012. He was assigned to San Ramón Cath- olic Church, a small parish outside of Lubbock, as the only deacon.
Among his ministries, he has start- ed a local chapter of the Knights of Columbus as well as a men’s spiritual- ity program. He conducts a bi-weekly communion service for inmates in the local county jail and serves on the par- ish council and nance commi ee.
I also participated in the deacon
Dear Catholic Extension,
WE CANNOT THANK YOU enough for your generous assis- tance to St. Bernard Parish in Black-
foot. Your kind donation of $45,000 will enable us to save our beautiful church from literally sinking into the ground.
formation and earned the certi cate
of pastoral studies from the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio. This inspired me to pursue a master’s in pastoral studies through Loyola Uni- versity’s extension program, made possible by nancial assistance from Catholic Extension. I am also in active ministry at San Ramón, serving as its director of RCIA and on the parish council.
Your help has prepared us both to be strong and dedicated disciples in service to God through the Catholic Church.
Sincerely in Christ,
› Deacon Ron and Tricia Vowels | San Ramón Church, Diocese of Lubbock, Texas
We give thanks to God for the gener- ous donors that made your gi possi- ble. Although we have few resources, our faith is strong. We are very thank- ful for your support. Please pray for us and for our parish, as we’ll pray for you and your wonderful donors.
› Father José de Jesús González | Pastor, St. Bernard Parish, Diocese of Boise, Idaho
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