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This is the personal journal of Fr. Jeffrey Sarkies. In it, he hopes that his thoughts and musings will help him communicate the gospel message as he understands it to others.
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I am so happy to have contact with you once again Fr. Sarkies. As you may know, Bill and I have been living in San Diego for two years and have thought about you often.
Father Sarkies -
I was so glad to see you at today’s farewell party. I have thought of you a lot, though I know you don’t really know me at all. I have been bringing my mother to Holy Rosary for 2 1/2 years now, and was brought back to the Church in the process. I was impressed by your humility, your humanity, and your honesty. When I heard of your ouster, I was angry as I felt a strong intuitive impulse that an injustice was unfolding before my very eyes. I trust that intuition, just as I trust you.
I just returned from a vacation in Arizona, and know that you will enjoy the weather down there. But don’t forget your web-footed friends at Holy Rosary. We will all continue to pray for you and to remember fondly the wisdom you shared with us so often. Be well, and be happy.
Hi Father – Well do I remember when the diocese made you get a computer – you were really gnashing your teeth. And now you have a blog. What is this world coming to??? God bless you. – Joanne
Dear Father Sarkies,
I’m glad to have finally “found” you. Robert and I send fond greetings of the season to you, and wish you (and the world) peace in the new year. We just returned from a very quiet, enjoyable Christmas in Sweden, and often thought of you and your love of Bergman, etc. We will stay in touch, even if just by reading your wonderful missives. Be well.
Peace, Marie & Robert
Father Sarkies – We are fellow Arizonans now! Jim and I moved here for his work last July (whew! that was hot). We are in Scottsdale and would love to connect with you sometime. So glad you are still sharing your thoughts with us through this blog and hope you are getting in some good rounds!
Blessings,
Dana
Hi Father Sarkies,
We think about you often and hope you are well and happy. It is nice to see that you are still writing beautifully and have a way to sent it out to people.
Bill just returned from the Thursday morning soup kitchen at H.R.. This afternoon we along with Kathleen and Bill Blankenship will make a meal for the Orion street kids. Nothing much changes here! Little Bradley Peer will make his First Holy Communion Sunday. We’ll go to IHOP to celebrate afterwards since Bradley adored pancakes.
Love,,
Bill and Celeste
Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2009, Father. We read your writings regularly, which has helped us with the very difficult transition. Your writing is ask crisp, thought-provoking, and insightful as ever. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. I look forward to following the journey of Didymus.
I served as an alter boy for Fr. Sarkies as a kid in Seattle. I still remember his words from way back then. What a great find this site is! Glad to see he is still at it.
Fr. Sarkies,
I remember you from when you were assistant pastor at St. Luke’s in Shoreline. Our family always commented on your engaging and powerful preaching. Now I am a priest with the Claretian Missionaries, trying to apply the Word to the real lives of people today. May God bless you and give you wisdom and peace!
Jeffry,
Blessings of peace to you! You are in my prayers as you live through this chapter in your life. My regard for you as a person and a priest remain as high as ever.
Take care and God bless,
Fraternally, Bill
Fr. Sarkies, my mom Mary worked for you at St. Al’s when you were there. She thinks the world of you. We are not sure on how to contact you. Could you contact me at my email address. I would like to ask a small favor of you.
Thanks, Her son Don
Hi Father:
“Brady” here from ECHS. I want you to know that I still have my journals from AmLit class, and your encouraging comments when life as a teenager was just a bit too confusing. Won’t ever forget your calm presence in our lives…I will pray for your peace.
Fr. Sarkies…
Please know that you are in my thoughts and always in my prayers! Peace be with you.
Fr. Sarkies – a friend of Paul Reitz of many years is remembering your kindnesses
to him and his high regard of you, as the press enjoys feasting on your news.
All best wishes from David Calhoun, Seattle