Woke around 6am from a very good sleep. I had stayed at the party for the pre-Cana speaker longer than I intended. It was very nice and I met some parishioners I didn’t know by name yet. I went to bed around 11pm.
Came to the office worked. At 10, I met the high school students I’ve been helping get ready for Confirmation. I think he’s ready and willing.
At 11, I had the Mass and also brought into full Communion, a lovely doctor who was born in Egypt 75 years ago and was baptized, confirmed, and given Eucharist as a child in the Coptic Orthodox Church. After the “Our Father”, he stood and affirmed his desire to come into full Communion with the Roman Catholic Church. After the sign of peace, he recieved the Eucharist. His wife, Libby also. At the end the congregation applauded and then stopped by to welcome him. It was very nice.
Then a married couple came to visit and talk about some health issues.
Then one of my pre-Cana couples came to see me and arrange about FOCUS – an instrument to gauge communication skills. We give it to all our engaged couples.
Then I home and got a bite to eat. Then a woman came to visit and talk. Then I had the 4pm confessions. I am sitting at my desk waiting to go up and help with Communion at the 5:30pm.
Made a number of phone calls ans set up some appointments. I was suppose to go to Brian and Bernie Degenhardt’s 50th birthday party at the Deaf center but I think after Mass, I’m heading home. I have a little bit of a head cold and it’s sleeting outside and I just don’t feel like driving.
My cousin, Eileen is in the hospital again. Please keep her and Phil in your prayers.
Glad you stayed in rather than driving around in sleet. I met up with snow as I drove back from NJ last night…..