I am sitting at my desk, preparing to go to Camp Maria for the Family Retreat from Thursday to Sunday. I have been on it for the last three years; but many of the group have done it from the beginning. It is the 25th anniversary and so they invited Fr. Ray Wadas ( classmate of mine), a minister, and Sister Rose to be a team. So I won’t have a lot to do but I will enjoy being with them all and relaxing. I won’t have internet, so I will write on Monday, July 15th.
As for this week, Msgr, Patrick, and I had a great time going up to the Mount. It was made even more special by the “red hots” that Patrick brought me from Lila and Robin.
I will have to call Msgr and see how he is doing. He is staying there while they re-do his bathroom at the rectory.
On Tuesday, we had a big funeral. Ellen was in her 90’s and a vaery devoted parishioner. I sat on the side because it continues to be very hot. I had the 5:30pm Mass yesterday and had to come right down to the office because I had not taken the oxygen up with me. Stupid!
We welcomed our new associate, Fr. Justin Huber. He is ordained 3 years and seems like he’s fit in very well.
We have another big funeral today and I will act as MC because Martino is away. There are two Jesuits presiding and preaching. They are friends from high school. After all is done, I’m going to Maggie’s and take her to lunch. Then off to the retreat. Pray for all of us and know that you’ll be in my prayers. Happy Feast of St. Benedict – prayers for all the monks and sisters.