Dear Folks,
We were inspired and enriched by attendance last weekend at our parish mission. We are members of St. Augustine Church here in Thomasville, Georgia. In the ten years that I have been here I've not witnessed such enthusiasm and interest. Mr. Ambrosetti is so filled with the love of his God that it flows into each heart he touches.
  Our pastor, Father Victor Seidel asked if I could handle the sale of the CDs, tapes and music before and after each session and mass. I believe each family now owns at least one of the beautiful tapes. But my main purpose in writing is to ask if the ministry has considered a taping of music specific to children? Our parish is comprised of few "cradle Catholics" - many of our members are converts to Catholicism. Following the final session of our mission, a young boy approached the table on which the music for sale was displayed. He searched each tape and then asked "Which one has the song he taught us about our big hears and little feet?" I promised him I would write and inquire if there is a recording or maybe "one in the works". May your efforts be blessed. I pray the ministry will return to our area soon.
Mary Ellen O'Connor
St. Augustine Church
Thomasville, GA

Dear Vince,
I'm so glad I was visiting Florida during your mission at Our Lady of Hope Church. It was beautiful. In my 75 years, I do not believe I ever felt so close to our Lord. The music, singing and message were inspiring.
Love,
Josephine Derners


Vince,
...Not only was my heart awakened (through your mission), but it was opened to receive God's love - something I thought could never happen. I had been away from the Church and God for a long time and was trying to find my way back....Your song, "Be Still" became my song. Somehow it made me realize that God was never far from me, that He would, and did, welcome me back...
With many warm hugs,
Midge Carvalho
Resurrection Parish
Wallingford, CT

Dear Vince,
The three nights of the mission were truly inspiring. The way in which you wove music and the spoken word together gave just the right touch to a truly prayerful atmosphere. (Everything was) thoughtfully constructed to give everyone who attended a sense of participation. Most people are used to some member of the clergy conducting such a Mission. In your pioneering effort to bring lay people into this ministry, your knowledge, spiritual depth, devotion and gift of music will go a long way to opening the doors for more of our lay ministers to do the same.
Gratefully yours in the Lord,
John W. Glorie, (Rev. Msgr.)
Pastor, St. Elizabeth
Pompano Beach, FL

Dear Vince,
...Just a short note to let you know how much we appreciate your days spent at St. Mary's in Williamstown, NJ. It was a delightful and enlightening experience and many people will never forget it (including Alek, my 13-year-old!) I myself now have some different views and thoughts - thanks to you and what your music conveys.
God's Blessings!
Bernadette Maskery
St. Mary's Church
Williamstown, NJ

Dear Vince,
...There is no doubt in my mind that the mission we experienced here at St. John's was one of the greatest parish missions I have ever experienced. From the moment you arrived, there was a kind of electricity in the air that built and built and seemed to energize the parish as few other experiences have. I knew on Sunday evening that you had done the impossible: brought our people out! The candlelight service on Monday evening was a beautiful event that people still talk about. The Penance service on Tuesday certainly changed my mind (and others) about large Penance services. And Wednesday was an inspiring climax to the mission, and ending that was thrilling and yet one that I wanted to go on and on...
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Frederick Reigler
Pastor, St. John Baptist
Philadelphia, PA