What Paddy Shot At

When I was posting the earlier message, I noticed I hadn’t written on Wednesday. I guess I was tired that night.
On Wednesday, the feast of St. Athanasius, I had the 6:30am Mass. Then I sent a feast day email greeting to Fr. Bob Norton, who is pastor of St. Athanasius parish in Pittsburgh. Then I went to the desk to work again on mail and “stuff”.

I had the 11:00am Mass and again preached on St. A. He was one of the pioneers of the early church and one of the Doctors of the Church. After Mass, I celebrated the Sacrament of the Sick with a lady going in this week for surgery. Please keep her in your prayers.
Then I drove over to St. John Vianney House for the monthly meeting and luncheon of the retired priests. It is always so good to see the guys and I had a nice talk with Msgr. Tom Kane, who was the assistant at St. Bernard’s when I was young. He is celebrating his 60th anniversary of ordination this month.
I had to go to the Pastoral Center and get some papers signed and then I interviews 6 more First Communicants. Right after, I drove down to Maggie’s and spent some time with her and Marie. They had done so much work on my ordination anniversary plans, while I was half way around the world. They showed me a list of all those who received invitations and the responses. They are so organized. I am spoiled by all three of my sisters and their families. I got home around midnight.

This morning, Thursday the 3rd of May, I had the 8:00am Mass and then sent a birthday greeting to Sister Kass Collins. Then back to the desk and more straightening up.

At 11:15, I had an appointment with my doctor, Tiffany Lucas. She was very pleased with me since I lost two and a half pounds while on the cruise. All that walking on the biggest ship in the world!!

I had some real nice phone conversations as I tried to contact people whose address was wrong for the invitations.
Then I had my last 8 First Communicants interviews and I worked on my homily for the Holy Hour. On the Thursday before First Friday, we had exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from after the 5:30pm Mass till 9pm, when we have a Holy Hour and close with benediction. I preached on St. Philip.
I just finished and now I am heading back to the rectory. The first thing I have tomorrow is the Mass at the Nursing Home at 1:30pm, so I won’t set the alarm and let’s see how late I can sleep.

And now I think I’m up to date!!!

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