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Our Parish's Loss and Heaven's Gain

Last night at St. Mary Church, many parishioners gathered together for a prayer service and the recital of the Rosary in honor of Father Keane. He was unique, intelligent, well-informed on current issues, and he had a sense of humor par excellence. Men of the Knights of Columbus took turns keeping vigil. this image of some of the local Knights of Columbus found here Along with the Knights, parishioners also took turns keeping vigil  through the night, lasting till 10:30 a.m. and the funeral at 11:00 a.m. Today our church was packed to say our farewells and convey our respect and love for this wonderful priest.      Remembered Joy Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free! I follow the plan God laid for me. I saw His face, I heard His call, I took His hand and left it all... I could not stay another day, To love, to laugh, to work or play; Tasks left undone must stay that way. And if my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a...