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If you have ever been lost, the first thing you look for is a street sign. Street signs help us in two ways: first, to let us know where we are, and second, they help us recognize which direction we should be heading. Thereofore, it is appropriate that two of the many great Priests from Auburn have a street sign named after them. These two brother Priests have been a "street sign" for many people; they helped us recognize where we are, in a spiritual sense, and then pointed the way to Christ and His Church. This Saturday and Sunday (12/5/04) we dedicate our street to these brother Priests: Fr. Albert Shamon (1915-2003) and Fr. Edward Shamon (1915-1980). Both Priests were instrumental in the lives of many people in the Auburn area, the diocese of Rochester, and throughout the country. Because of their zeal and inspiration for teaching and living the Faith, they have helped many people find Christ and deepen their faith. In tribute to these brother Priests, to their lives, and to the many people they helped, the Pastoral Council voted unanimously to name our street after them. The street is named very appropriately: "Fr. Shamon's Way." May we always hold them dear to our hearts, and pray for their intercession. -Fr. Peter DeBellis