"A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR"

Source: St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Weekend Bulletin, July 26th and July 27th, 2008.

"Dear Parishioners:

"Effective July 18, 2008, at the request of Archbishop Gomez, the proposed remodel of St. Mary Magdalene Church was placed on hold.

"This request came after the Archbishop approved the medical leave that our Pastor, Father Quang Van requested, on Wednesday July 16, 2008.

"Until such time as Father Quang's health permits, the project will remain on hold.

"At the time the project is 99.5% complete and the Architect is ready to solicit Contractor bids.

"Our Architect has been notified to send his outstanding invoice to the Parish for payment.

"On receipt, the Parish will be notified as to the amount of expenditures that have been processed from the Building / Cemetery Fund in San Antonio.

"When Father Quang's health permits and he is able to resume his duties as Pastor of St. Mary Magdalene Parish, our Architect will be requested to solicit Contractor bids for the project and the Parish will have the opportunity to express their wishes as to whether we proceed or drop the project.

"To parents: Please accompany your child if he or she needs to go to the restroom.

"Do not let him or her go alone.

"Archbishop José H. Gomez and the Presbyterial Council want each parish in the Archdiocese of San Antonio to have a special Second Collection for Our Lady of the Lake University, which was burned at the main building.

"Please help the school as much as you can.

"Thank you, so much for your generosity.

"May God bless you.

"Father Quang D. Van"