March 20th, I spent the whole day in my suite – relaxing, taking naps, and catching up by watching episodes of TV that I had missed. Came down for meals and to visit the guys.
On Tuesday, the 21st, I had the 11am Mass and then Tuesdays with Maury. We talked about our Lenten programs and customs. It was very good. Joan, then picked me up and we went to see a Neurologist. He was v aery nice and I will see him and have some test done to try to find out about the problems with my right foot. In the evening, Brian treated me to the soup bowls project in the gym. We pick out a bowl and pay for it. They are made by art students in the area and other volunteers. You get some delicious soup and bread and visit. It is a great project and one I’ve supported for years. It helps the SOME (So Others May Eat) project in the city. We must have had over 200 people who participated. I saw lots of old friends – including Sister Rosemary Mangen, who went to St. Martin’s many years ago.
I can’t remember why but I took the 5:30AM Mass on Wednesday, the 22nd. I must have had an important meeting at 11AM but I don’t know what it was. I did First Communion interviews in the afternoon and then I met a couple from SDC.
On Thursday, the 23rd, I had the 8AM Mass and then went to have blood taken and had the 11AM Mass. Then I took Uber to St. Luke’s to hear confessions. Gail B works there and she offered me a ride home and we stopped for supper. It was a good day.
On Friday, the 24th, again I had the 8AM Mass then someone came to see me about Spiritual direction. I had an important meeting in the rectory and then came over for another Spiritual direction appointment. Then some interviews for First Communion. I was ready for bed around 8PM.
On Saturday, the 25th, I had a baptism at noon. It was the great grandchild of a couple who were in my first parish, St. Camillus. The woman has died but the husband, who is 97 still lives in the parish. He wasn’t able to come to the baptism but I knew a lot of the kids and grandkids and we had a great visit. Please keep Matthew St. Clair and all the Sindall family in your prayers. I had the 5:30PM Mass but the deacon preached. After Mass, a fellow from GC and his teenage son stopped in for a visit. Great to see them. I went to bed before 8PM.
On Sunday, the 26th, I had the 9AM Mass and again the deacon preached. I had another baptism at 11:30AM in the chapel. Again, old friends whom I married and baptized their first child. It was great to see their families again. Please keep Mary John and all her family in your prayers. Then I took Uber again. I made a mistake in putting in the address I wanted to go to. I put NW when I meant NE. It turned out to be more expensive but I learned something. I went to the Franciscan Monastery Hall for the 50th anniversary of dear friends, Maureen and Rob. I got a chance to see their children and grandchildren and friends from St. B’s. It was a great party. Then I took Uber to Joan Beall’s house and had a nice visit with her and her kids (whom I don’t get to see often enough). I had a good time and they offered to take me home; but I knew I could be home in 20 minutes by Uber and they wouldn’t have to deal with Sunday night traffic. I was home in 18 minutes and I was ready for bed.
I took my DAY OFF as time to straighten up my suite and just relax.
On Tuesday, the 28th, I was supposed to have the MRI but their machine was broken, so I worked at the office. My 16 page Christmas letter is at the printers and should be in your hands by Easter. That will be so nice to have done. I had a few First Communion interviews and then the evening Mass. In bed early.
On Wednesday, the 29th, I had the 11AM Mass and was supposed to have lunch with Fr. T and the Petrone’s; but they were ill and we have reschedule to next week. I spent the evening talking on the phone to lots of friends. I was in bed by 9PM.
Today, I had the 8AM Mass and will have the 11 as well. Then Brian is picking me up so we can meet my cousin, Michael Caruso for lunch. Saturday is his birthday and the three of us try to get together and celebrate birthdays with a luncheon. Always fun.
I had a great talk this week with Kevin Shearer. He had a health issue and is now home. Please keep him in your prayers. Also have increased the people on my prayer list. Please keep them on yours too.
Tomorrow, Fr. Alec and I will ride together to hear confessions at Stone Ridge. Please keep all those students and us in your prayers.
It’s hard to believe that April is about to start. I am planning a lot that month and I hope to settle things with the doctors. Keep that in your prayers also.