To the Editor:

On behalf of the faith community of St. Patrick's, Wareham and St. Anthony's Chapel, West Wareham, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have supported us in a myriad of ways, as we went through the challenging process of refurbishing our beloved church after the fire of September 22, 2018.

First, I wish to thank Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. for his guidance and encouragement as we navigated the monumental tasks of restoring our house of worship to its original splendor. We salute our Wareham firemen and police for their quick action in saving our church. I am so grateful for all of our parishioners who have prayed for the needs of our parish during this time of sacrifice and patience. We thank all of the greater Wareham community and the churches who offered their prayers and support. We were made aware of how united our community is in time of need. A special thank you to Mr. Chris Borba for his insurance expertise and guidance through the completion of the project. Also, thank you to Mr. Christopher Lyons from RebuildEx and the skilled craftsmen they employ.

I am proud to announce that our church will be reopening in the near future for liturgical services. Please watch for the announcement of the official date. At a later date we will be having a special blessing ceremony to celebrate the completion of our new organ.

Please join us in worship and witness firsthand the fruits of many laborers and God's goodness to us all!

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Antonio L. da Silva, S.D.V. Pastor