1 August 2008

To Pastors and Pastoral Animators,
and Parishioners of the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan

            I send this brief letter to inform you that after seventeen months as the Financial Administrator of the archdiocese, Mr. Grant Mann has left this position in the Chancery office.  I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Grant for the many tasks that he successfully undertook while working at my side.  I wish him well as he moves on to the next stage in his business career.

            My executive assistant, Paulette Carrier, has agreed to assume the many tasks that are involved in the position of Financial Administrator.  I ask you to deal with Paulette with the same honesty and confidence that you have shown Grant.  You may recall that Paulette also has a solid background in business management, having held a wide variety of positions at the alfalfa plant in Falher, leading up to her being the CEO.

            As we move into the last weeks of the summer break, I pray that each and every one of you receive the rest and relaxation that these days provide, so as to face what for many is a new operational year with vigor and enthusiasm. 

+ Gerard Pettipas, C.Ss.R.
Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan