Father Patrick Peyton, Servant of God

This is a holy card signed by Father Peyton at Jim's baptism. Uncle Francis had baptised each of us, but passed away before Jim was born. Father Peyton flew from Spain to our home in Canton, New York, near the St. Lawrence River to baptize Jim. Father Peyton founded the Family Rosary and Uncle Francis assisted him for many years even after he became pastor at St. Madeleine Sophie's, where Mark and Mary Helen were married. Father Peyton has been proposed for canonization, "Sainthood", and thus bears the title "Servant of God". You can read more about Father Peyton at http://www.familyrosary.org You may have seen a picture of all of us saying the rosary at Jim's baptism which appears in the Evangelist from time to time. To everyone's surprise, Father Peyton had the photographer stand right on the altar to get a good group picture! Father Patrick Peyton, Servant of God

Thanks, Mark.

I have seen the picture so often and didn't realize it was Jim's baptism. I didn't even ever think about who baptized me. It is nice to think that Uncle baptized us and I'm glad Jim's baptism was made special, too.