A Personal Message from Fr. Dale
Since I was a kid (like Pope Leo; circa 1955), I was taught to express gratitude in the moment. Delaying is not in my vocabulary, so I wish to take this opportunity to thank each one of you for all the words of encouragement, well wishes and generous gifts as I retire from my responsibilities as a priest-pastor. It seems that I have been saying ‘adios’ for months but now are the moments that I must make transition in my ministry as priest. Like most people, I have never retired before so I know that it will be a learning experience with new opportunities to ‘give back’ yet rest and enjoy whatever comes my way. I hope to take some “picker” trips and eventually finish unboxing all my hobbies of vinyl, books and ephemeral.
Please pray for me as I will you daily. Father Jeff is a very blest priest to be pastor of such a wonderful community as SFX!
Much peace and joy!
