Is it Spring or Summer or Spring or Summer? This year in the Sun City/Phoenix area we never did get any real winter to speak of and, until recently, even our Spring felt like Summer, although it was not extremely hot but rather pleasant. It was a wonderful time to enjoy a regular Summer, not the horrible heat summers we normally have. But I am sure that heat will come eventually.
The pleasant Summer-like Spring was a welcoming presence to the Snowbird community. We so enjoyed your attendance at Sunday mass and all through Lent and Easter, and it was beautiful to have all of you with us. We are glad you enjoyed yourself, as the weather back home where you’re from was tough this year. But even though you are back home now, you can still keep in contact with us. Let us know if you celebrated an anniversary or special occasion. Stay in touch with us, so we can celebrate with you. Perhaps your celebrations will be featured in our Seton Shorts in the next issue.
On Sunday, April 26, we begin our transition to our temporary home in the parish hall following the eleven o’clock Mass. But remember: when two or three are gathered in His Name, He is with us. It is not the structure but the actions: Take, Bless, Break and Give. It matters not where we are, but only that we receive. The chairs in the hall may be a little harder and the room might seem a little emptier, but Jesus still comes to us in the same way at the breaking of the bread.
Many parishes first began by celebrating Mass in a school auditorium or community center or some other rented space not normally intended to have Mass. Land had to be purchased, people had to be gathered, and funds had to be appropriated before the final church building was available for them. But in a few short months we will once again enter our beloved church, and it will be totally new and ready for years to come.
The Family Seton team of writers and editors are proud to present this Spring issue to you. This is made possible because of dedicated men and women who enjoy writing and exhibiting their talents. But there is a point when some writers need a break to charge up their batteries. This is the case with a few of the talented people for this issue. We totally understand this, as there are times when I too, need a break. But for now, as our newsletter moves along until they can return, this is an enjoyable time to welcome a few new writers to our staff.
First, let me introduce Gary Blatt. Gary is the man behind the website getting the newsletter together. For this issue he has submitted a story for your reading pleasure called “Family Theater: A Timeless Invitation to Faith, Family and Friends”. We welcome his additional talent to this issue.
Second, we introduce a new writer, Alicia Amaro. She is a brilliant college student majoring in English Literature. Read all about her in this issue.
Are you a writer? Do you have the talent to scribble a line or two about what’s happening at St. Elizabeth Seton? Are you willing to try it? Then please consider joining our happy group; we would love to have you. Contact me through our email address shown on our main page.
Please enjoy our Spring issue of The Family Seton.
God Bless,
Deacon Sal
