FAREWELL SAINT DUNSTAN
July 18th, 2008.
Father Don will celebrate the 10:00 and 12:00 Mass at Saint Dunstan on Sunday, July 27, 2008. Sally Fisher will be returning to play, the choir will sing and Beth Klocek will cantor.
Following each Mass there will be a reception in the Community Room. Father Don will also stay into the afternoon to talk with anyone who is unable to attend either Mass.
PICTURES THAT TELL A STORY: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fatherdon/sets
HOME LESS
Father Don does not get home much, in fact he does not get home at all. For the past year he has been living in a spare bedroom at the parish of a former Seminary classmate. The reason he and his pets impose on a friend for a place to stay is because the Archdiocese of Detroit, in these times of a severe priest shortage, has been unable to find a parish in need of a pastor. With no restrictions on his priestly duties, is there any plausible reason for Father Don to still be without a parish assignment?
FOR THE RECORD
A published author has expressed interest in chronicling the story of what has happened to Father Don and Saint Dunstan. In an effort to gather source information, please consider answering the following questions.
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Fr. Demmer offered nuptial Mass, funeral Mass, baptism, etc:
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Things he did as pastor for the parish:
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Other comments:
This is a very good opportunity to document for history your emotions, thoughts and perspective. Please include your name and phone number if you would like to be available for follow up questions by the author.
Please forward your response to:
AboutFatherDon
c/o Matthew Hahn
29075 John Hauk
Garden City, MI 48135.
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