Today is the 26th of June and my day off; so I thought I’d try to get something out to you. I last wrote on Maggie’s birthday, it was the 15th. We were all on “baby alert” as Kerry went into the hospital on Thursday at 5:30am. The baby didn’t come till Friday at 6:30am. They always have their own schedule. She and Mommy and Daddy are doing fine. I think Grandma is resting up but also happy. She was 7 lbs. 3 ounces and her name is Quinn Margaret Keith. Keep them all in your prayers.
Friday went by quickly and so did Saturday morning. I had twin baptisms at 10am. Please keep Louisa Dammen and Mae Bailey and their parents and Godparents in your prayers. I then had the 11zm Mass and took a nap. Mike, Sue, and Maggie picked me up around 4:30 and we went to Fishbone Grill in Annapolis for Maggie’s birthday dinner. Kass joined us and we had a great time. I was glad to get back in the oxygen.
Sunday, the 18th, I had the 10:30am Mass and then Patty and Rose Petrone brought Fr. T out and we all went to an Italian restaurant for Fathers’ Day. It was fun and then we took Molly to work and stopped for ice cream. I was glad again, to be in the AC and went to bed early.
Because Fr. Ron and Fr. Alec are both away, I told them I’d be happy to take a few extra Masses. On Monday, 19th, I had the 6:30am Mass. They were surprised to see me. I went back to bed and relaxed all day. That night, Fr. Jim picked me up and we drove to Silver Spring for our “every 4th month” dinner with Father John, Regis, and Mike. We had a great time and solved the problems of the church and world.
On Tuesday, I had the 11am and evening Masses. A lady came to see me for some help with the annulment process and I went to bed early.
On Wednesday, the 21st, longest day of daylight. I had the 6:30am again. Regis came for the 8am and we had coffee together. I worked on information with Rosalie about the baptism program. I had the evening Mass and then I met with the baptismal team and we had dinner in the rectory. I just enjoyed being with them so much but went to bed by 9pm.
On Thursday, I had the 6:30am Mass and then joined some of the seniors after the 8am Mass. Bill Mullan, two of his sons and his daughter-in-law joined us for refreshments and laughter. He looks well and is living at Rider Wood. His grandson, Patrick is still in Guatemala studying Spanish for the summer. The young lady came to see me to ask some questions about the devil. She wondered why she’d never heard about him!
On Friday, Joan dropped me off at the barber to get my hair cut. She picked me up afterwards and she took me to visit Fr. Beattie. He is in a rehab place and wants out!! We had a nice visit. I also saw Meredith, a parishioner who is also taking rehab.
On Saturday, I slept in and just lounged in my suite till 5pm when I came for the 5:30pm Mass. The deacon preached and I went home quickly.
On Sunday, the 25th, I had the 7:30am Mass and again the deacon preached. I went home and had a big breakfast. I returned at 1:45 and had the group baptisms at 2pm. Only one baby. Her name is Quinn Grace. I had baptized her older brother Jack who is now 2. They were adorable. Please keep them, their parents and Godparents in your prayers. Long phone talk with Fr. T.
Today, My day off, I slept in and shaved and showered. Miss the pickup for the pantry by 15 minutes. We got a lot in the collection. I’m pleased. Someone who is thinking of joining the church, came to see me and we will make arrangements to bring him into full communion soon. I am going upstairs for the Benediction and the 5:30pm Mass.
Starting tomorrow, all the services will be in the chapel for three days. The pews in the church are being worked on. It is supposed to be nice tomorrow – not too hot and not humid. I may take an Uber to the O’Boyle residence and visit the guys.