Thanks to Deacon Hector for all he has done for St. Teresa of Avila!
All are invited to attend a reception in the Parish Center after the Masses this weekend.
This weekend, Deacon Hector will say goodbye to the people of St. Teresa’s after serving in this community for sixteen years. He has done so much for this parish: pastoring the people of the 10:30 am Mass; celebrating baptisms; visiting the sick; organizing the environment in the church; assisting at funerals and cemetery services; preaching; Eucharistic Adoration; preparing wonderful meals; decorating the parish center; ironing, cleaning, washing, and scrubbing; the list goes on. He will be so missed by all parishioners. On a personal note, Deacon Hector has always been there for me to help take care of the many pastoral responsibilities in the parish. I am going to be lost without him. But Hector deserves this wonderful opportunity to retire in a climate that has great weather and lots of sunshine. There is only one drawback, after the humidity: the alligators…they show up in places you would much rather not have them be, like your back yard!!! We love you, Hector, and wish you the best. Remember, there is a room waiting in the rectory for you at any time.
Peace,
Fr. Frank
