Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church
Farewell party for Fr. John Tetlow:
From Santa Maria del Mar to San Juan del Rio
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Click on links below for pictures
  • San Damiano Cross, gift of the parish to Fr. Tetlow
  • Fr. Tetlow and the parish office staff
  • Fr. Tetlow speaking and cutting the cake
  • Fr. Tetlow and Youth Group members
  • Kids at the picnic
  • Scenes from the picnic
  • Words of farewell to Fr. Tetlow
    • Father Tetlow, we will miss you. You have taken us on a spiritual journey that will last a lifetime. May you continue to share yours so that others will be able to see the light. Bug Mahoney
    • Father John: My husband and I would like to thank you for your spiritual guidance in our journey here. All we can say, is that it must be time for you to guide others. We will miss you. God bless you. Judy M.
    • Father Tetlow, When I came to  SMDM, I was searching for a special  church... one filled with  love and the Holy Spirit.  Not only did I find it, but I found a spiritual Leader like none I have ever met before.Thank you for the leadership, in Europe as well as  SMDM... You  will be  missed ! My wish is for you is to be  happy in  your new  adventure.  God bless Fr. John...  Marlene Bushnoe
    • Fr. John - Thank you for all that you've given to our beloved SMDM through your inspiring homilies and joyful spirit. May God continue to bless you as you begin the next chapter on your spiritual journey. Mary Ann Ahearn
    • Dear Fr. Tetlow: Thank you for allowing me to be of service, to create and maintain the website for the parish with no interference from you, even though you were not much into the internet yourself. May you be as happy on the river as you have been on the beach! Chau T. Phan
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