Lakeville needs Father Joe - Save our Pastor and our Parish

Please keep Father Joe at St. Mary's Church. He has been with us for many years. He has been t here for us through the good and the bad. Weddings, celebrations , and the care and comfort he has given people at funeral Masses etc. is so important. We have gotten to know, love and trust this man, please keep St. Mary's parish open and Father Joe there.

I went to Church, received 1st Communion and Confirmation, and buried Mother, Father and three brothers, from St. Mary's. Please do not destroy this beautiful church. If I can help do not hesitate to contact me. Joan Hickey Mc Bride

Help us to continue having spiritual support within reach in Lakeville!!

No!!!

St. Mary's Church is a 'Land-Mark' & Fr. Joe is the type of priest the community/region needs at this time in its history. John & Jo Reid

Please KEEP Father Joe and St Mary’s in Lakeville OPEN! It’s all we have!! What ever happened to separation of Church and State — and the churches that truly serve their towns people? Thank you. And Bless You.

Please keep St. Mary's!

Please keep St. Mary's open!

I was raised in this church along with my sister and brothers, I loved this church. Please leave well enough alone. Everyone knows our God is looking down the hill over our beautiful town . Please pray to our lord for true guidance.

Please, this parish is very important to many in our town.

Beautiful church! It should remain a church!!

Pray for all churches

Father Joe is an absolute blessing and necessity at St Mary's Church! He is the best thing that has happened to St Mary's Since Father O'Brien left, he understands the people of this community and is someone who will gladly help ANYONE with open arms. You will surely lose parishioners if you make him leave. Lakeville NEEDS Father Joe, St Mary's NEEDS Father Joe, WE NEED Fathee Joe to stay here with us!! Please, please, let him stay!!

This is an active parish which is an asset to the entire community.

Father Joe is wonderful. Please let him stay at sr Mary's. the whole community--not just those who go to St Mary's--will suffer if he leaves. Please take this seriously.

Father Joe and St Mary's are part of the fabric of our community in Lakeville and surrounding towns as well. It would be a huge loss if the church was closed and Father Joe left. I am pleading with the Catholic Church to keep St Mary's and Father Joe in Lakeville.

Father Joe is a spiritual guide and friend to my husaband's family that lives in Lakeville and to the entire community.

Please save the Parish and Pastor Joe. They are such an important part of our community. Among the many activities that stand out, one is the support of our local food pantry serving hundreds of individuals each week.

Save St Mary's and Fr Joe! I was raised in the parish.

Please let me know how I can help.