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“There is a time for everything…” Farewell to our organist, Patrick Valentino.

The Book of Ecclesiastes tells us that “There is an appointed time for everything and a time for every affair under the heavens.” This is the time for expressing gratitude and thanks, as we say “farewell” and “prayerful best wishes” to our St. Mary Parish Organist and Director of Music/Adult Choir, Patrick Valentino.

As you will see from Patrick’s message, below, he and his wife Jessica have decided to move with their young family to Kentucky to begin a new chapter in their lives. As much as we dislike having to say “goodbye,” we offer our sincerest encouragement and support to Patrick and Jessica, knowing that their new venture offers them a chance to settle in and flourish in their lives as professionals and as parents. The effective date of Patrick’s departure from St. Mary’s Parish will be June 15.

I’m grateful to Patrick for his diligence and for his Christian devotion and insistence on the high liturgical standards that have helped to continue the grand tradition of St. Mary’s. The choir will miss him, we will all miss him, but we say, “Ad multos annos!” To good things in the coming years!

Fr. David C. Michael

After much prayer and thought, I have made the difficult decision to step aside as Music Director at St. Mary’s. My family is being called to move out of state, and we trust that our service and the support we will gain in this new chapter of our lives will be the right move for ourselves and our children. While we are excited about the new opportunities, leaving St. Mary’s is the hardest part of this move. I will miss you all.

I would like to extend my profound gratitude to everyone at St. Mary’s and the Beverly Catholic Collaborative for your prayerful support, enthusiasm, and talents. It has truly been an honor to be entrusted with the stewardship of such a rich musical heritage, and I will take what I have learned to my new community, as I will take fond memories of my six years here in Beverly. While I’m sure there will be many goodbyes over the coming weeks, I would like to express my thanks and appreciation for our clergy, the parish staff, Chris and Bonnie, the supporters of the music ministry and the Stella Concert Series, and all the lovely members of our choir. Transitions are difficult but I am certain the right person will be found to lead St. Mary’s music ministry into the future.

Thanks again and many blessings to you all,

Patrick Valentino

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The Archdiocese of Boston’s Institute for the New Evangelization will host the third speaker in its Zoom Speaker series for the Year of the Eucharist. Fr. Sebastian White O.P. (editor of the Magnificat) will be speaking on “My Sacrifice and Yours: Offering our lives in union with the Mass.” Register and view recordings from the first two speakers at   

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Thank you very much to the Saints Academy and Religious Education students who made cards and crafts that were distributed to over 225 seniors and brought the joy of Easter to so many!!

If you know someone who would appreciate a call or card, or if you would like to help, please email deaconmichael@beverlycatholic.com or leave a message for Deacon Michael at 978-921-1291. Any amount of time you have to give is most welcome.