Dear Folks,

A word of thanks to Officer Thomas Worthy. This week marks the 20th Anniversary of him helping and working with us here at St. Mary’s! He retired from the Fredericksburg Sheriff ’s Office a few years ago after 25 years of work in law enforcement, court security, and animal control. However he has continued to work at City Hall and also help us with traffic control, and being a great presence for us on Sundays!

During the pandemic, since there was much less traffic, he asked to help in any way we wanted! Since he is known and loves our community, he helped with welcoming folks at the front door, ushering, and being a constant presence of happiness and joy. One concerned parishioner said, “Did the governor send the police to stop us from having Mass?” I was able to say, “Haha, no! That’s our very own friendly traffic cop, helping keep us safe and doing whatever he can! I am so glad he is here.”

So maybe this weekend you can take an extra second, stop and thank him with a wave and a smile! St. Mary’s is grateful for Officer Worthy’s 20 years of service to our parish family!

Pax,

Father John Mosimann