Sorry to be sending this on Sunday but yesterday got away from me. I concelebrated the funeral Mass of Barbara Sullivan, a very sweet lady who sang in our choir and was one of the first people to welcome me to the parish. I changed my plans, which was to go to Maggie’s Friday afternoon and spend the night; and I’m glad I did. Miss Sullivan and I were related through marriage and some of my cousins – from the Denny branch of our family tree – were here and got to meet some of their children, whom I have not seen in twenty years.
After the funeral, I drove to St. Mary’s county and visited with part of the marriage group that I am a chaplain for. It was a cookies and drink meeting and it was nice to visit with those who could make it.
Then I went to St. Mary’s Nursing home and said a prayer over Matt Blair, whom I’m sorry to say may not have known I was there but I wanted to see him. Also saw Frances Iacombi Krilich, another St. Michael’s parishioner who seems to be doing very well with her therapy and may be home soon. It was great to see them both and pray with them.
Then I went over to Calvert County and met with Kerri, my niece and her fiance, Tim and then they, Maggie and Marie and I ate a wonderful Italian meal at Mama Lucia’s. We returned to Maggie’s and played card. I know this will be hard to believe but I think I was the loser in all three games. We didn’t play till 2am as we often do, because I had to get to sleep so I could get up at 5am to drive back to Blessed Sacrament for the 7:30am Mass.
Happy Feast to all the Barbaras in my life and if you know a Barbara, wish her a Happy Day after your Feast Day!
You are forgiven for missing a day! Sounds like you had a good time with family and friends. Always a blessing!!!