from susan brunasso, OLA parishoner

2 emails received from cynthia carlin:

Dear Susan:

Thank you so much for your return call. I am sure this mission you have taken on is consuming tremendous amounts of your time, and I among many, really do appreciate it.

I just discovered that Monsignor Barry has moved to his Heavenly Home this afternoon as for some reason, I decided to check the Easter Sunday schedule at OLA on line. He holds a very special place in my life as it was his direction at OLA that brought me back to the Catholic Church after 20 years away. I always marveled at the fact that you knew he was in the Church even before you saw him ....... a presence that made Faith such an easy thing to follow. He was certainly one of the rare and special of God's people........ and it is wonderful to think that he (as one of the article's described it) answered God's call on his knees easily and peacefully.

I have been in Lake Arrowhead for the last 16 years ------- but never fail to think of him as I drive through Claremont.

Thank you again so much.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Carley
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after the funeral (from the DVD)

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Dear Susan:

Thanks so much for sending the DVD ...... I am looking forward to some quiet reflection time to see it and reflect on how fortunate we all were to have him in our lives!

I am happy to have you share my story with anyone you think is appropriate..... we have so few people in life who make that kind of a strong impact .... and he truly did make my return to the Church a comfortable one....... I was one of those who struggled with Vatican II after 12 years of Catholic education ... and when I found I couldn't embrace all of the precepts, I pulled away. OLA offered a place of tradition, reverence and change ..... and his warmth and presence made me realize all I had been missing. i will be forever grateful.

Thank you again -- OLA is fortunate to have you as well ...... this is a large burden and I am sure everyone is very grateful.

Sincerely,

Cynthia

Cynthia Carley Broker Associate Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty
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at the end of the funeral (from the DVD)
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