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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton--Fort Collins, Colorado

1/10/2021

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The snow-covered streets, the cold, and the dark, overcast skies could not diminish my spirit this morning.  I went to all of the Masses this weekend at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (SEAS) to be introduced to the parish community.  On Friday, January 15, I will officially be assigned as a deacon to SEAS.
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This will be only my second time being assigned to a parish where I do not work.  (Technically, I did not work for St. Mary's Cathedral in Cheyenne, but since I worked across the alley for the chancery office, it felt like I was employed at the cathedral as well.  The bishop is closely attached to the cathedral so I spent a lot of time there as well.)  I now work for Catholic Charities in Greeley, Colorado, but I will be serving as a deacon at SEAS in Fort Collins, Colorado.  I am grateful to Archbishop Aquila for giving me this opportunity to serve.
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As we wrapped up the Christmas season today with the Baptism of the Lord, it seemed like the perfect time to be introduced to my new parish.  I had been to Mass a few times at SEAS through the years while we lived in Cheyenne.  Thus, I am not a complete stranger to the community.  I had even been a speaker at SEAS for the Northern Colorado Men's Forum.  One man approached me this morning and even mentioned that he was at my presentation.  I knew it had been quite a few years ago, but I could not remember exactly how long ago.  I looked it up on my blog and it was back in January of 2016.  This guy remembered me from five years ago.  Was I that good of a speaker, or was I so bad that he remembered how awful I was?  I'll go with option one.  Actually, he may have just remembered this tall dude who was a deacon.
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It was a great event five years ago.  I look forward to making many new memories at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.

For the men of the community who were at the forum five years ago, you can relive the memories here:  

​www.deaconvernon.com/deacon-vernons-blog/northern-colorado-mens-forum-was-awesome

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This was January 15, 2016.
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4 Comments
Terry Howell
1/11/2021 10:51:54 am

I am happy to see you serving a parish. They will be blessed to have you.

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Deacon Vernon
1/15/2021 12:18:02 pm

Thank you, Terry. I hope you are well. If social media is accurate, you are experiencing a snow day today. Enjoy!

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Pamela Milos-Valstad
1/14/2021 06:48:36 am

Welcome! As a parishioner, I feel so blessed that you have joined the staff at SEAS.

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Deacon Vernon
1/15/2021 12:16:53 pm

Thank you, Pamela. I look forward to getting involved.

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