Dear Archbishop Sean,
I am writing in support of the movement to reconsider the closing of
Sacred Heart has a truly unique spirit about it. Father Colletti and his
staff have provided great leadership and encouraged an atmosphere where
parishioners are actively involved in all aspects of parish life; the most
notable thing about our community is how serious and passionate people are
about their faith, and it shows in the inspired liturgies, the support for
community and social involvement, and the ability to attract new and diverse
members. My three daughters are now teenagers, and at times, their
friends will attend Mass with my family. One testament to the vibrancy of
the parish is that based on their exposure to Sacred Heart, two of my
daughters' teenage friends have asked if they could become Catholic.
I know that the closing of the parishes in the Archdiocese has been a painful
and difficult process, but the closing of Sacred Heart
would be particularly tragic. I hope that this decision will be
reconsidered.