There is never an easy way to share sad news but I must do so with you this evening.

Earlier today, our former Pastor (2010 to 2018) Fr. Marcel Bouchard entered eternal life.

He had been suffering from Parkinson’s for the past several years.  He gave it a good fight, even taking boxing classes to mitigate the symptoms.  

He was a friend and mentor to me.  I wish I could say that I’ve put into practice everything I learned from him, but I presume that will take a few more years.  I had the privilege of serving as his parochial vicar at Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich for three years (2000-2003).

He was a truly good priest and one of a kind.  His love of Jesus, especially in The Holy Eucharist, his love of Sacred Scripture and the Liturgy, are hallmarks of a holy priest.  Add to that his love for the people whom he served was exemplary.  

Please join in me in praying for him.  No funeral arrangements have been made yet but once they are made I will share them with you all.  We will also offer a Mass for him here at some point soon.

May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace.

In Christ,

Fr. John