This is Deacon Zaid’s final weekend with us before his ordination to the priesthood on May 22. It has truly been a joy and blessing to have him with us over the last year. I appreciate his enthusiasm, love of the Lord, his communication and preaching skills, and his dedication to the Sacred Scriptures. Deacon Zaid stepped in when Mary Quick, our director of faith formation, retired, and helped to hire Leslee Smith. He gave much time to leading Bible studies and teaching in the schools. He helped us to update our livestreaming equipment, and secured Richard Lane for our parish mission during Lent. Deacon Zaid connected with people of all ages, and helped to enrich the faith of many.