I just finished the 6:30am Mass and since I will leave later this morning for West Virginia, I thought I’s write a message.
On Tuesday, January 13th, I spent the morning doing little projects. I got my hair cut and beard trimmed. I went to the post office and mailed a package. I went by and visited Joan and Ginny (unknown to me, Ginny had made me some cookies and I had a treat to bring home for my room!) I went to the dentist. I hadn’t been there for two years and although they didn’t hurt, I realized I should call and make an appointment. He took some x-rays and I am to call next week and see if I have a cavity. He cleaned them and said I should floss more. Not too bad a report! Then I had exposition and 5:30pm Mass and supper at the rectory.
On Wednesday, the 14th, I had the 8am Mass and then a funeral at 11am. Please keep Janette and her family in your prayers. She lived a wonderful and faith filled life and it was so good to hear her children talk about her. A cousin, a Jesuit from Marquette concelebrated and went out to the cemetery. I worked on cleaning my desk and did exposition and then took a nap.
Thursday was my DAY OFF and so I really straighten out my desk. You can see wood. I also packed for the retreat and got the baptism schedule finished. I also called and talked to Mary Lou Jones, a dear friend from Camillus. She is going into Washington Hospital Center on Tuesday for a heart procedure. I hope to get over to see her when I return on Monday. Please keep her in your prayers.
I went to the last session of our marriage prep program. I really enjoyed that and hope I can do that again.
As I began, I had the 6:30am Mass and now will get the car packed and head out to Priest field for the retreat. I finished on Sunday; but will stay and baptize Andy and Shanna Cavallaro’s son. I may stay overnight but it depends on how I feel. I do like my own bed. I have the 11am Mass on Monday, which is Dr. King’s Day and since it’s a holiday, there shouldn’t be a lot of traffic.
I know you don’t mind my asking for your prayers for some many people’s needs. Please remember Msgr. John Madigan, a retired priest of our diocese and his family. Mr. Bill Fitzpatrick, Barry Fitz’s dad, who died this week and his family. and Paul Bielewicz’s dad, Stanley, who also died this week. Paul and Ellen are part of TEAMS. And keep me and all the ladies of St. Peter’s parish who are on retreat in your prayers as well.
I will write Monday or Tuesday.