I had the 8:00am Mass and I was surprised at the number of people who came to Mass. We did snow/ice over night and the school had a delayed opening, so I figured the crowd would be small but it wasn’t. The gospel was about Jesus curing the sick and I talked about our special role in helping people to be healed. I am following the events in Tucson because I feel we Catholics have a special role in the healing of our country and community.
I am the presider at a special Mass for children with disabilities that will be held in our chapel at 11am on Saturday, February 5th. I agreed to do it but have been a little nervous about what it will be like. I met with Doreen and Emma today and I am more relaxed. Both have lots of experience and we went through the Mass and made, I think, some very good accomodations that will help the children and their parents to participate better in the service. I’ll let you know how it goes on the 5th.
I stayed at my desk most of the day and arranged by email to meet with three couples who will be married in the coming months. I also talked with my cousin, Helen Nolan. She called to tell me that her brother Eddie is not doing well and to ask for prayers.
Also we are working on the Feb/Mar schedule and so I called Pittsburgh to see if I might be able to arrange a trip up there around the 14th. I always wanted to spend St. Valentine’s Day in Pittsburgh! I’ll have a chance to see how Keith is doing with his recovery from surgery and to visit with him and the family as well as some of my classmates. Should be fun.
I also worked at the part of the job that I was never good at – Administration! I finally, with the help of Joan Ward, our receptionist, got five weddings recorded. I officiated at them in 2010 and just never got them recorded. Now I won’t have to hide when the dean comes for a visit.
I also should be getting packed for the cruise but maybe tomorrow!?
I just finished watching our President speaking at the University of Arizona. It was very impressive and, as I mentioned a lot in the last few days, and he spoke much of what I have been feeling about America. I think it was his closing in which he said something about making America what our children believe it is that touched me most. I think I miss teaching the children this year even though I know I can’t. They could lift my spirits so often. May God keep them safe and help them be great Catholic Americans.
You know, you can always go VISIT the school 🙂
I, too, watched Obama in Tucson. He is definitely at his best in these situations….much like Clinton. I’m praying this will have a positive impact on the country.