Deacon George has been assigned to St. Mary’s for this school year. He attends Saint John’s Seminary in Brighton, and is studying for his home Diocese of Rochester, NY. Last year, he was blessed to be able to help out at the After School Program as a catechist. He will be serving as a deacon at the weekend Masses. He was ordained a deacon on May 25 and will be ordained a priest (God willing) sometime next summer. Before entering the seminary, Deacon George studied Music and Mathematics at the University of Rochester. While he was pursuing a graduate degree in Music Education, he thought he might be hearing a call to the priesthood. After graduation, he accepted a job teaching vocal and general music for grades 7–12 in public school; one year later he entered the seminary. He is in his sixth and final year of studies. Deacon George says, I look forward to getting to know and serve you all!