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I am responding to the 08/03/2008 Post by clwmsbc\r
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St. Isabel Church, the staff, volunteer's and parishoners are far from the word you described as ""pompous."" In truth, as a small parish, Hurricane Charley was devastating in rebuilding, financially and we were able to have our first Mass celebration in our church in March of 2008, 4 years later! \r
St. Isabel has touched many lives through out the years. Father Chris, the staff, volunteers and parishoners loving work hard to make everyone feel welcomed. \r
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My husband and I were present on August 3, 2008 when the child became restless. The most beautiful important time of the celebration of the Mass is the consecration of the Eucharist and to hear a child crying, screaming or talking loudly is very distrubing to me. If children become restless, there is a cry room in every church for this reason. Attending Mass, is a time for inner reflecton of one self. This is a time for quietness and respect for others. Father Chris likes children and looks forward in blessing the children after communion. He respects and loves the family unit. I believe he grew up in a large family and are still very close. Many past parishioner's make a point to stop and visit him when they are visiting Sanibel. \r
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Father Chris is far from pompous. He is a wonderful priest. Maybe you should of spoke to him directly after Mass when he stood there, extended his hand to everyone with great thanks for attending St. Isabel Church. You would have seen that your ""quick to judge"" maybe was wrong. You and your family are always welcomed to St. Isabel Church.\r
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Connie Walters\r
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