Tuesday was a full day.
At 10:30am, I had a funeral Mass for Josephine, who was 100 years old last week. She died two days after her birthday. I had seen her many times when I came out for Sunday Mass. She had a great smile.
I couldn’t do the burial, so the deacon did. I had the first of my “Tuesdays with Fr. Maury” around noon. I think I was 8 minutes late but we had a great discussion about Summer.
Then I met with a young couple who will get married here next Fall.
Then I had the 5:30pm Mass
Then I met Frs. Beattie and Duffy for supper
And went to bed early.
This morning I had a wonderful phone conversation with Steve Bleistine. We went to the seminary together 49 years ago. He had a mini reunion with some of the guys up in Philly and just called to “catch up”. We had lots to laugh about.
Then I had the 11am Mass; joined the staff for lunch and then took a nap.
I just finished a nice visit with a young woman, whom I had met with last year to “makeup” for the RCIA meetings that she couldn’t attend. We had such a good time that she contacted me because she is engaged and wants to get married here. I liked her fiance and we had a nice long visit. They’ll probably get married next Fall.
I’ve been trying to contact my brother-in-law, Rick in Georgia but keep missing him. I’m sure the family is keeping him busy and comforted.
I’ve been getting a lot of cards and messages and yesterday, a lovely flower arrangement arrived from Dan and Stephanie. I talked to them last night and thanked them. It brightens up the office. Friends are such a joy.
Time to go home.
Thanks for the update!!!