What Paddy Shot At

I love this feast because it reminds me that St. Anthony’s, St. Martin’s, St. Matthew’s, St. Camillus, St. Bernard’s, St. Michael’s and Blessed Sacrament are living symbols of The Church building where my family and I have been “watered, fed, forgiven, ordained, and celebrated the fullness of life, which is The Church. I feel very close St Pope Francis’ cathedral church today.

I am down at Maggie’s and leaving tomorrow for Myrtle Beach until Thursday. Mary, Marie’s daughter is driving us (Maggie, Marie, JoAnn, and me) down in the morning. We will meet Rick and Anita (driving up from Colombia, S.C. Marie’s son and daughter – law). Also Mary Beth (Maggie’s daughter is riding down with Jimmy (Marie’s son). Rick and Shirley are coming up from Warner Robins and a friend of theirs, Jimmy and his wife are coming also. So listen to the news and see what happens in Myrtle Beach. Mostly, I think it will be cards and laughs but who knows!!

I am glad to be getting away as I was “trapped” in the rectory most of last week. My “double vision” stayed with me all week and although I did do some con-celebrating, I mostly sat on the side or napped. I did have a baptism on Saturday, please keep Nathaniel Prescott and his family in your prayers. Part of the family was from Wisconsin and I had a great time with them. Saturday night, one of my parishioners picked me up and drove me to his parent’s house for a 90th birthday celebration for his Dad. I had a great time and mostly sat and talked.

On reflection, I did hear some confessions and was driven to dinner with Barry and Barb. Also a dear friend, Merve O’Connor, from Leisure World died. Brian had driven me out to see her a couple of weeks ago and we had a good visit. Brian also drove me to the annual Mass for deceased priests that was held at the Pastoral center on Tuesday. I was very grateful to be able to participate. I knew a number of those who died this year: An Vu, Bill Hines, John Pennington, Mike Blackwell, and Lorenzo Albacete.

Yesterday, Saturday, I got my single vision back. I spent the day relaxing and letting it go back to normal. This morning, I presided at the 9am Mass and then drove to Annapolis. I met Mary and Marie there and we went to a luncheon at my cousin, Helen Nolan. Members of her family were there and we had a great time. Then we went to the club house at Heritage Harbor and were entertained by a musical revue that another cousin, Mary Ellen O’Brian wrote, directed and starred in. Other relatives were in it as well. I think the cast was over 30. We really enjoyed the whole experience. I also saw Dolores Vita, a St. Bernard’s parishioner. It was a good day – although my double vision came back for awhile. It’s OK now but I’ll have to watch it in Carolina.

So now, I’m going to bed. Will be back at the parish Thursday night. I also received word yesterdaym that Mary Kennedy, a dear friend from St. Bernard’s in going into hospice. Please keep her family in your prayers.

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