This past week the pastor at my parish passed away. It all happened so fast. Less than three weeks ago I was hearing him celebrate Mass and speak his homilies... honestly, I'm going to miss him very much. Fr. Terry Fulton was the priest at St. Maria Goretti Parish for the past four years and the past four years I've grown in my faith tremendously; he was there to help me in my growth, always very supportive and always thankful for my volunteer work in the parish.
The moment I found out about his passing I was in a shock I wish I could have denied at the time but couldn't. I found myself going to Starbucks in a surreal state, standing in line in a dreariness, and ordering a hot mocha -- Fr. Terry loved this drink and having coffee in the morning. It was all I could do at that moment. I guess it helped me to remember his presence.
I'll miss him and I'll never forget him, and I'm thankful for having been a parishioner at his church. May perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace in the love of Christ. Hopefully, I'll see him again someday on the other side.
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