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Dear OSJ Family,

Thank you to all who continue to ask about the status of our beloved OSJ senior priest, Father Jerry McAndrews, S.J.  As you may know, he suffered a broken ankle after a terrible fall in the rectory. He is currently receiving excellent attention at our health care wing at the Jesuit Center in Wernersville PA, just outside of Reading.

Fortunately he continues to advance in his rehabilitation and he is in great spirits. In addition to his orthopedic issues, Father will also undergo a procedure that will result in a pacemaker. At 87 years old he continues to enjoy good health and he is not discouraged by these setbacks. He is very encouraged by your prayers and well wishes and all of us in the Jesuit community are grateful to you as well. In fact Father McAndrews in an email to me this week wrote;

The parishioners who have sent their best wishes and prayers have inspired me with confidence and hope. Especially is this true for the younger members of the parish, those preparing to receive their First Communion, who each sent me their hand made cards filled with good will and blessings.  What a fine parish you run Father Pastor!  I thank you for your leadership. I thank the younger members for their enthusiasm and joy in looking forward to receiving the Lord. I thank all the parishioners for their compassion and wisdom.

Is he not remarkable?  With that, if you have not had a chance and would like to drop Father a note or a card, again here is his address:

Rev. Jerry McAndrews, S.J.

Jesuit Community of St. Isaac Jogues

P.O. BOX 223

Wernersville, PA 19565-0223

Thanks again and let us pray for Father McAndrews and all who are in need of God’s healing peace.

With my esteem and prayers,

© 2016 Fr. Philip A. Florio, S.J.

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321 Willings Alley
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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office@oldstjoseph.org

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