Dear Parishioners:
This past week, we celebrated the
Mass of Christian Burial for Dr. William Steller, Sr., one of the patriarchs in
our St. Timothy Family. This celebration
was truly a St. Timothy Moment that brought out the best of who we are. As most of you know, the field to the east of
our property is known as “Steller Field” in honor of a man who spent much time
there as a coach and a supporter of our youth.
If you were on campus before the funeral, you may have seen a most
unusual sight: a hearse making a once around the field before taking its place
in front of the church.
(Photos Courtesy of
Facebook)
This sight is certainly one for our
archives. At St. Joseph Cemetery, Bill Steller’s
children had some earth from Steller field to place on his casket, so a piece
of our land will be forever with him.
The visitation at the funeral home and the Mass and bereavement luncheon
were all truly an “old home week” for our community. It was awe-inspiring to see the St. Timothy
family surrounding the Steller clan in their time of loss. It was also so beautiful to see the shared
joy of families across the generations who gathered to acknowledge what we hold
in common: Faith, Family and the Hope of the Future.
We offer again our condolences to
the Steller family and all who mourn the passing of “Doc” Steller. May we continue to live the St. Timothy
tradition of which he and his family and so many other families are a
part. May he and all the faithful
departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
To all who had a part in the
celebration of the Funeral Liturgy and showed support in so many ways, be sure
of my personal gratitude to you for all you do to minister to those who
experience loss among us. Your efforts
are truly a sign of the best St. Timothy Church has to offer. Let us continue to be the community of Love
and Mercy we are called to be.
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