Dear Parishioners,

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It is getting near the end of my time with you as your pastor.

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As of July1 I will be living in WV at my cabin. I am building a house so I can live on one floor, but it will not be finished until around Christmas. I am putting my contact information here if anyone wishes to contact me. However, I do not yet have an internet provider so need to go to town to get email. And Verizon has very sketchy coverage in my area, so the phone usually drops calls. I plan to get internet soon and probably switch my phone provider. For the interim, texts are the best way to communicate. Also note the new email.

 

John Dietzenbach

PO Box 397

Great Cacapon, WV 25422 Jdietzenbach@archbalt.org

301-606-9260

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I feel like I am moving to Waldon Pond. I am open to visitors, but please call before coming. It is close to a two-hour drive, and I would not want anyone to drive that far if I am not home.

My last masses are next weekend at Resurrection.

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Fr. John

June 23, 2024

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Dear Parishioners,

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Over the years of my life there have had many goodbyes. My parents used to visit me, and I recall watching them drive away gazing at the car disappear into the distance. I found it was harder watching someone leave than when I left. Maybe because the person leaving is heading to something new or somewhere different, but those staying behind continue life as usual. Except it is not as usual. Something has changed. But as I say goodbye to you, I must admit that it is not easy even though I am looking forward to a new chapter of my life. You have been my life, my friends, my flock. I know I will be back on occasion, but it is never the same. It’s been a good run. You will always hold a special place in my heart. I’ll close by quoting two of my favorite tv shows. I think many of you will relate. “Happy Trails to you until we meet again.” And “I’m so glad we had this time together.”

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Love, Fr. John

June 30, 2024