Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap
Archbishop of Boston
2101 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA
012135-3192
re: Closure
of Sacred Heart Church
Lexington
Dear Archbishop O'Malley:
I am in receipt of your letter dated May 18, 2004 regarding the “Promise
for Tomorrow Capital and Endowment Campaign”, in which you asked me to continue
my commitment to the campaign.
Unfortunately, one week later you closed our parish, Sacred Heart. As co-chairman of the initial campaign with
our pastor, Father Arnold Colletti, Sacred Heart was able to dramatically
exceed its target goal in support of the archdiocese of Boston
and our own parish. The enthusiastic
response of the parishioners of Sacred Heart to the campaign was a reflection
of a vibrant catholic community drawing worshipers from all over the Boston
metropolitan area because of the quality of its liturgy, outreach programs, its
distinctive program of small faith groups and the welcoming spirit of its
community. My wife and I have grown in
our faith and the love of Christ because of the Sacred Heart
community.
The campaign for “Promise of Tomorrow” was a partnership
between Sacred Heart parish and the Archdiocese. The Archdiocese’s closure of Sacred Heart has
nullified this partnership and I will be seeking other recipients for my
pledge.