I just finished the 8:00am Mass and now am heading to Mitchelville to concelebrate Tom Smith’s funeral Mass. Tom and Marie were married for 71 years. They were great friends from St. Bernard’s. They had nine children, many grandchildren, many many great grand-children, and one great, great, great grandchild. Please keep all of them in your prayers.
I will return right afterwards, as I am meeting a couple at 1:30, whose wedding I will have this summer back at St. Michael’s.
Then I have the 4pm Mass at Knollwood, the army retirement complex nearby. The Jesuits usually have the Mass, but we cover when they are on school breaks. I always enjoy it.
Now for the last few days:
On the 26th, I awoke to find almost 2 inches of snow and sleet had come during the night. I had a dentist appointment for 2pm but I called and he could take me early. As expected, the beltway was a mess but I got there, had my filling replaced and came back as quickly as possible. I then had the 5:30pm Mass and returned to the rectory to relax.
On the 27th, I had scheduled an appointment with Dr. Solomon, my pulmonary doctor but it was cancelled, so I slept in. I went to hear confessions and then stopped by and visited Joan, Ginny, and Mary Mudd. We had lots of laughs (at Fr. Beattie’s expense!!). Then I met Frs. John Enzler, Jim Boccabella, and Dave Werning at Ruth Chris’ Steak House for great food and even better company. I got home around 9pm and went to bed.
On Friday, the 29th, I had the 11am Mass and then Patrick Mullan came and got me and we went to see the movie, “Les Mis”. It is wonderful. It is a different genre from the stage play and the old movie but I was enthralled throughout. We went to the Avalon, which is an old movie theatre nearby and with a hugh screen. I recommend the movie – don’t wait for the DVD.
Then Patrick and I went to the diner and I had breakfast (my favorite meal) and he had a Reuben.
Then I had the 5:30pm Mass and went to relax in the rectory.
Lots of phone calls over the last few days and I have been working on a Christmas e-mail letter, which might go out before 2013 – we’ll see!!!
Also Sister Kass fell and hurt her wrist – she hopes it isn’t broken as she is so busy that it makes me look like a cloistered hermit. Keep her and her Dad in your prayers also.
Marie and part of her family are off to Myrtle Beach again and Maggie is at home surrounded by grandchildren “organizing” her life.
Oh, my cousins sent me my keys and life is back to normal – whatever that is.
I think I’ve “kind of brought you up to date”!!!
Thanks for the update! Seems my elbow has a fracture but no cast required. I had the option of a sling but the doctor said it would be OK if I just took it easy. Sooo, I’m trying to do everything with my right hand. Playing the piano will be the REAL test! 🙂