Dear Bishop McDonnell, Msgr. Mike, Fr. Michael, and Parishioners, I want to thank you for your kind welcome of me to your parish on the weekend of January 8-9, 2022, which was the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. I am grateful for the hospitality and kindness that I received. Thank you for being open to praying for vocations to the priesthood and for our efforts in the diocese to encourage the men of our parishes to follow God's call. Lets not forget young women too who may be called to religious life. We must be courageous in being good examples of faith in order that we may build a culture that promotes vocations. Thank you again for your efforts and your prayers!! God bless you all! Fr. Michael Pierz St. John the Evangelist Parish, Agawam