Fr. Joseph Stoverink’s going away

Fr. Joseph Stoverink’s going away celebration will be on July 19th 6:30-8:30pm outside on the shady grassy area between the Cathedral and the Catholic Center. Stop by, enjoy some Andy’s frozen custard and thank him for his 3 years of ministry here at St. Agnes.

Change is coming. Bishop Rice has asked me to take a new assignment. On Aug. 4, I will go to Doniphan and serve there as parochial vicar, (read: “associate pastor”) with pastor Fr. Daniel Robles. He lives in Poplar Bluff and we’ll serve both parishes together. I’ll miss St. Agnes. Thank you for the happy memories and thank you for your well wishes and prayers. If at times I haven’t acted well as Christ, please forgive me. Fr (Allen) Kirchner of Jackson, ordained June 12, will replace me as your new parochial vicar.

From The Desk of the Associate Pastor

May God bless you richly,  Father Joseph