Full Circle: A Serendipitous Reunion at Saint Therese of Oxbow Lake

At Saint Therese of Oxbow Lake, an unexpected connection between an educator and a priest reveals how kindness endures across generations

For Morganna, the connection opened a new chapter of understanding about her family. Her father had lost touch with parts of their history. Hearing Father Green’s stories of generosity and integrity revealed a side of the Moons she had never known. When she shared what she’d learned, her father became emotional.

In April 2024, Morganna’s parents visited Oxbow Lake to meet Father Green. The two men—one 66, the other 90—sat together in the library, laughing, reminiscing and realizing how much their lives were intertwined. “Their eyes were twinkling,” Morganna said. “It was like they’d known each other forever.”

The reunion also reminded Morganna of her own roots. “I come from a long line of teachers,” she said. “It struck me that my great-grandfather and grandfather were both mentors who made an impact on others. That’s what drives me too.”

For Father Green, the meeting felt like a blessing that had come full circle. The boy who once found guidance in the Moon family’s kindness now shares that same spirit with others at Saint Therese—offering Mass, listening with compassion, and providing comfort to residents and families with his trademark humility and care.

His story—and Morganna’s—reflect the Heartfelt Purpose at the center of life at Saint Therese: ordinary moments that become extraordinary through connection, compassion, and grace.

Sometimes, the most extraordinary stories begin with something as simple as choosing a seat by the fire.