It has been fifteen days since I arrived here at Saint Raymond parish.  I want to express my gratitude to all of you for your warm welcome! St. Raymond’s is a great place to be!  I’m still unpacking, learning names and familiarizing myself with routines and procedures.  St. Raymond’s is a thriving parish with many families, ministries and groups. I have received many requests for meetings. I am doing my very best to schedule meetings, but I ask for your patience. Please know that I am eager to meet and know more about our St. Raymond community. 

I want to express a word of thanks to the great staff of St. Raymond who have been very helpful and supportive of me during this time of transition.  I thank them for their patience, too!  I am also grateful to all who serve in any capacity at Mass. 

May the Lord Bless you and Keep you.

Love,

Father Mark Ruiz

(For the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025)