For most of my years here at St. Michael Parish, I have been blessed to have Karen Bowens as my Administrative Assistant.  If you have ever called for me or tried to set a time for me to be here to meet with you, you are likely to have talked with her.  On January 5, Karen took on the “new adventure” of retirement.  I will miss her and wish her all the best.
 
Magda Schultheis has been working with Deacon Dave, but now will be moving over to take on Karen Bowens’ duties.  In turn, Joy Dawson will be moving from her part-time position of Administrative Assistant with Faith Formation to help Deacon Dave full time, as the Pastoral Care Administrative Assistant.  At the time of this writing—December 19—no one yet has been hired to fill the Faith Formation position.
 
In a church as active as St. Michael, these positions are terribly important and amazingly complicated.  Please be patient with all of us, as we make these changes and adjustments. 
St. Paul reminds us that every person has unique gifts, but those gifts work together for the good.  I encourage us to rejoice in the gifts that Magda and Joy will bring to us in their new positions, as we give thanks for Karen and so many others who have shared their gifts with us.