A LETTER FROM THE BISHOP

DEAR FRIENDS OF HAZEL,

THESE ARE CERTAINLY blessed days here at Christ Cathedral, as we have officially welcomed the restored Hazel Wright Organ back to the Cathedral and we now hear it every Sunday. She reminds us, truly, “Music is a fair and glorious gift of God.” As we celebrate her dedication in the month of September and the entire Year of Hazel, this is another occasion to thank all whose generosity, talents and skills brought this glorious instrument back to life.

Rector Emeritus Fr. Christopher Smith and I both have had chances to play her during June’s press conference day and during the events surrounding the blessing and dedication of the organ. Fr. Christopher and I had God-given opportunities to study music and organ in our respective parishes growing up, and those organ lessons were part of the path of God to lead us here to Orange County, the Diocese of Orange and Hazel herself!

I hope and pray for very blessed days for all of you and your loved ones!

Sincerely yours in Our Lord and St. Cecilia!