My heartfelt thanks to everyone for all your kind words, wishes, prayers and gifts as I move on to my new assignment. As I tried to convey at my farewell Masses, your support over the past year and a half has meant the world to me as I returned to ministry after my sabbatical. You have inspired me and renewed my confidence to return to being a pastor once again.  A special thanks to everyone responsible for planning and executing my farewell receptions at each parish. Everything was delicious and fantastic. An additional word of thanks also to the Knights of Columbus for your incredible assistance loading up my POD for my move and for all your hard work helping me on my moving day.  And in particular, thanks for the spectacular and memorable send-off party complete with axe-throwing and Jambalaya!!! You guys are the best! More thank-yous will be forthcoming once I get myself unpacked, and find the box with all the cards!!! In the meantime, once again know of my gratitude for your love and support. May this season of preparation for Christmas bring you great blessing as we rejoice in the coming of our Savior.     Sincerely yours in Christ, Fr. Joe Ruggieri