Dear Parishioners of Saint John the Evangelist Church,

Greetings in Christ!

I write to extend my sincerest wish of congratulations upon the 175th Anniversary of the Consecration of Saint John the Evangelist Church in Frederick, MD.

I am pleased to have this opportunity to express to you, the parish staff, and Pastoral Council the hope that the vitality and the ministry generated over the past 175 years will be even more fruitful in the years ahead. The presence of Saint John the Evangelist Church has provided a unique Christian influence upon the faith lives of the people in the parish and the community in Frederick, County.

All of you should be proud of the pastoral ministry you have rendered in fulfilling the mission of the Church over the past 175 years. Because of you, your Christian faith and service, the Lord is better known, loved, and served in our Archdiocese of Baltimore.

May this time of celebration be a time of gratitude to God and an inspiration to all at Saint John the Evangelist for the years ahead. It was my privilege and honor to be with you on Sunday to kick off the upcoming year of celebration.
God’s best to you always!

Your co-worker in Christ,

Monsignor Richard Murphy
Pastor
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