Thanks Br. Gene, we'll miss you
Br. Gene loves sports and is an avid Cincinnati Reds fan.
On July 1, Br. Gene Mayer, OFM will complete his nine year tenure as the Guardian at St Anthony Shrine. During that time he also served as Province Secretary. His terms are limited by regulation.
We will certainly miss our everyday interaction with Br. Gene. He can make you laugh in an instant…even if the situation is not particularly funny. People who really don't know Br. Gene have said he is like a growly old bear. But all of us who know and love Gene know that he is that growly old bear with the heart of a marshmallow.
“He will truly give you the shirt of his back!” remarked Fr. Jeff Scheeler, Provincial Minister.
His friends are forever and they have said he is there for them in joy and sorrow. Several long time co-workers and friends said that he models the words in the present saying. He “Lives passionately. Laughs often. And loves generously.”
Fr. Carl Langenderfer, OFM
Holding a Bachelors degree in Philosophy and a Masters in Religious Education, he taught Religion at Roger Bacon for 22 years. Eleven of those years he served as Athletic Director. “I didn't smile until November in order to get the kids in line!” he grinned.
Br. Gene will now return to his beloved Roger Bacon High School to serve as the Advancement Specialist in their development department. We will miss him and his wicked sense of humor but are thrilled to know that he leaves the Shrine Guardianship in the very capable hands of Fr. Carl Langenderfer.
Father Carl will continue to light your candles and take care of all the responsibilities at the St Anthony Shrine. He is a kind, soft-spoken friar who is always ready to help in any way possible. We will introduce you to him in the next e-newsletter.
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