Throughout this past year, numerous people have asked me, “What do we get you?”
First of all, I would like to express my gratitude for the prayers and generosity that so many people have shown me throughout my years of formation.
To be frank, I was not going to create a gift registry, it seemed like an odd thing to be done for an ordination wherein I take a promise of priestly simplicity…Yet, I also acknowledge that numerous people greatly desire to give a gift that will be useful for ministry. Likewise, I have come to learn that people are often surprised to learn what items, such as ritual books, vestments, and even clerical shirts cost. As such, I have created a registry both as a help to those wishing to purchase a gift on this joyous occasion and as a means of respecting your generosity.
This being stated, Gifts are NOT required or expected. If you wish to give a physical gift, please consider an item from the gift registry, or sponsoring a vestment.
If you are interested in assisting with the purchase of vestments, please contact Dcn. Joseph for more information.