What Paddy Shot At

Today I don’t have too many things to do; so I’ll try to get this done and “catch you up”.

I last wrote on Friday, the 31st of January.

I did have Mass on Saturday, February 1st at 11am and then at 1pm I presided at a Mass for Milt “Mac” McGreevy in the chapel. Mac was the father of Regina McGreevy, who has been my friend since grade school. Sadly, she died too early in 2006. Her family took me in (literally and figuratively) and Mac was like another Father to me. He died out in Colorado at the age of 93. Since much of the family are out here, we had a memorial Mass for him. It was a nice little crowd. Mary and Brian, two of his children were there; as was Donna, Brian wife and Carlo, Regina’s husband. Marilyn and Frank Cavallaro, (Regina’s aunt and uncle), three of Mary’s children, Chris and his wife, Corinne, and their son, Aiden were there. Her daughter, Sarah and her daughter, Bella were also there. Her son, Anthony wasn’t able to be there but his wife, Christie, and their children, Roman and Grace came. My sister, Marie and our friend, Danny Schmidt also attended.

On Sunday, I had the 7:30am Mass and I watched the Sunday Talk Shows since I was up so early. At 11am, I had a ceremony to give Kevin the first Eucharist and to confirm him. It was very nice and in addition to his parents and girl friend, some of his firemen buddies were there.
Right after, I had a baby baptism; please keep Grace Jane and her family in your prayers. It was a nice crowd and among them, a couple I married last year and couples who has a home in Dameron and were at St. Michael’s when I was there.

On Monday, I went out and got new glasses. When I fell, I scratched my lenses but I just ignored it; but it has begun to bug me. It took most of the morning and I have to pick them up next week. I had my eyes examined and got both regular glasses and sunglasses (I think I lost my other ones on the cruise of the Queen Mary). Maybe I shouldn’t go on cruises?! Then I had exposition, three interviews, and the 5:30pm Mass. Quiet night.

On Tuesday, I had the 11am Mass and went home and took a nap. I had 5 interviews in the late afternoon. Had supper with the guys in the house, which was nice.

On Wednesday, I had exposition, two interviews and the 5:30pm Mass. Then I went and picked up Joan Beall, and we drove out to Ellicott City for the wake for Dr. Eugene Kinerney. Gene and Anna Marie were great friends from St. Bernard’s. I’ve kept in touch with them and especially since Gene had a stroke about three months ago, we talked every couple of days. Gene was improve and go to rehab and then have to come back to the hospital. Illnesses like that can sap a person’s energy (and the family’s also). That’s why I pray daily for the sick and their caregivers.

On Thursday, we had a very nice service at the funeral home for Gene. Members of his family, neighbors and friends shared thoughts. The music (and the cantor) were excellent and lifted up our spirits as we gave Gene back to God. We had a nice repast at an Italian restaurant and I had the chance to sit and visit with Delores and Orly, old friends. Then we had the internment at Ft. Lincoln. And then I took a nap. Again, had a nice dinner and talk with Fathers Ron and Lucas. Early to bed!!

On Friday, I presided at the funeral of a 91 year old lady from the parish. I didn’t know her but she had worked on Capitol Hill in the great days of JFK and LBJ. She never married but had lots of friends and a special nephew, who arranged everything. Please keep Agnes Louise in your prayers. After the internment at Gate of Heaven, I had lunch and then took a long nap. I wanted to be wide awake for the opening ceremony of the Olympics. I stayed up and watch all of it. It was very moving and exciting.

Slept in today (Saturday) but have been here at the desk since about 9:30. I used the “quiet time” to call Bob and Anita Green, dear friends from St. Bernard’s. Bob is seriously ill but I got a chance to talk with both of them and some children and grandchildren. I also spoke with Adele Meyers and Fr. Mike Roach, and Fr. Trancone and Anna Marie, and Betty Neary. I just had a meeting with a young couple for the paperwork of their wedding and I have confessions at 4pm. Tomorrow, I don’t have Mass till 5:30pm, so I guess I’ll watch the talk shows and any of the Olympics that are on.

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