08/17/2026
Since the passing of Fr. Stretch several days ago, we have been going through old yearbooks and photos, remembering the incredible impact he had on our school and parish. Fr. Stretch served as the Pastor of Incarnation for 18 years, and his impact on our community was immeasurable.
His mindset and leadership can be summed in this quote from one of his yearbook passages:
“Each face represents just one small piece of our Incarnation School. Like each student and staff member, each class has its own personality and make up, but the beauty of our school is reflected in the collective faces of all of us together. We are not just individuals in the same building at the same time, but rather a group of individuals committed to the same goal of growing in our faith and helping one another to reach the potential that God has placed within each of us.”
During his 18 years at Incarnation, he helped our staff, students, and families reach the God-given potential within each of us. We know his memory and legacy will continue to live on, inspiring and encouraging generations to come.
His viewing will be at Incarnation Church on Tuesday, August 18, from 4–7 p.m.
His Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, August 19, at 10:00 a.m.
