Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

I am Bonnie, your new pastoral minister. I will be working with teams on Baptisms, RCIA, Marriage Preparation, Safe Environment, and Ministers of Communion. This is my first job as a pastoral minister, but like many of you, I have been a volunteer. I volunteered at my previous parish (Holy Cross in East Derry), with RCIA, Religious Education, and as a Eucharistic Minister. Some of you may know me from volunteering at Salemhaven. I also took the Spiritual Exercises at Mary Queen of Peace in 2017, and I was part of a contemplative seminar at St. Joseph’s. I regularly attended daily Mass at St. Joseph's for a time. My training is in counseling, education and pastoral ministry. I will be in the office approximately twice a week. If you need anything or just someone to talk with, my door is always open. I look forward to becoming acquainted with everyone and talking with you.

Kind regards,
Bonnie Barlow x103

From the Parish: We wish you a warm welcome as you begin your ministry at Saints Mary & Joseph Parish! Congratulations Bonnie!!