The other day I was talking to a priest from Florida. Towards the end of our conversation he said he hoped I would enjoy the peace and quiet of the summer months. What, I exclaimed! Don't forget we are ministering to all those Floridians who come to the Cape for the summer. He laughed and said, I forgot our slow time is your busy time.
When I was a pastor off cape, the summer really was slow. The school was closed. Folks went on vacation, parish activities slowed down....even the choir took the summer off. Here on the cape, attendance at mass increases substantially, the choir continues to sing and even welcomes back members who wintered elsewhere. Organizations continue to meet and life goes on.
Our snow birds will leave in "batches": some after labor day, another batch after Columbus Day, a large group after the holidays and then in February and March another batch will leave us for warmer weather. And after the harsh winter we had this year I would not be surprised to see more snow birds this winter. Until then we welcome them "home" and glad they are part of our community of faith.
Monsignor Hoye
Pastor
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