I guess I have been busy since last Thursday. Let’s see.
On Friday, I had the 11am Mass and then drove over to Baltimore. Sometimes, it is very difficult to arrange a meeting in advance but on the same day, you can sometimes find yourself or the others being free. So I called a nice couple, whose wedding I will officiate at in about a month and we have not been able to get together to fill out paperwork. I called and we met at a diner in Baltimore. It wasn’t the perfect enviorment to ask questions like, “Do you intend a marriage that can only be dissolved by death?” but we got through it and had a nice visit.
I also was able to stop in and have a nice visit with Sister Natalie, my kindergarten and 1st grade teacher. I also visited with other Notre Dame sisters that live at the Villa. It lifted my spirits. See how God keeps on giving – especially when you need it.
On Saturday, I had a full day of doing things I love. In the morning, I had a baptism – John Joseph Casper! Keep him and his large family in your prayers. Then I blessed a marriage in the chapel. There were only about 8 people there but it was lovely. I had baptized their son a few months ago and they hadn’t been married in the church – and now they are. How good is the good God!!
Then I had the 5:30pm Vigil Mass and after a little supper, I went to bed early.
On Sunday, I went out to St. Mary’s church in Barnesville. The pastor, Kevin O’Reilly is a good friend and he was on a pilgrimage to Fatima with parishioners; so I took the 8, 9:30, and 11am Masses. I was a little tuckered out with all the standing but I got the chance to give Communion, which I still don’t do here at Blessed Sacrament yet.
Afterwards, I had lunch with Doug and Kathleen Hanratty. It was a nice visit with them, the daughter and grand-daughter and some future in-laws. I had a great time and then drove back to meet with a couple about a wedding next year. So far, I have 10 weddings between now and next June. I was planning to stop doing weddings (I’m not good at paperwork) but each couple is so nice, I couldn’t say NO. Then I had the 5:30pm Mass, got some supper, and was in bed by 8pm.
This morning, I had the 8:00am Mass and am back at my desk – I think it is looking much better – I think I saw wood early today and even JoEddie says she noticed the recycle bin is full of paper, so I must be accomplishing something!!!