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<\/p>\nFeb 2 The Presentation of the Lord<\/p>\n
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The 30th anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood. 30 years of memories….I trust I will be allowed some sentimentalism (& romanticism) today! I am looking forward to the High Mass tonight.<\/p>\n
Wed 3<\/p>\n
It was a wonderful Mass last night. The music & singing was excellent, with a marvellous anthem by Martin Shaw – tho it seemed more perfect for 30 years ago: Go forth with God! The day is now that thou must meet the test of youth…..Glory shall shine about thy road, if thou go forth with God! <\/em>About 100 attended, & the collection for our Haiti sisters was over $1,300! A fun party afterwards….it was just a fantastic evening \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n The readings at Mass this morning were very appropriate for the day after my ordination anniversary: the foolishness of David & the rejection of Jesus in Nazareth!<\/p>\n Thurs 4<\/p>\n Busy day today. 11 am I take Fr Antony (Russian monk from SF) to the airport; lunch with Fr Moquin; 3 pm HC visit; 6 pm Mass; 7 pm Confirmation class. I celebrated the Mass for a priest on the anniversary of his ordination, from the missal. A very personal Mass – & the readings were so appropriate: David handing over to Solomon (“keep the charge of the Lord your God”) & Our Lord sending out the apostles to teach & heal.<\/p>\n Fri 5<\/p>\n Mass & bible study as usual, then home to do sermon. Tonight I am off to the opera – my only one this year…..La Boheme.<\/p>\n Sat 6<\/p>\n A quiet day today….& it’s raining!<\/p>\n Sun 7 Epiphany 5<\/p>\n Good attendances at both 8 am & 10 am – despite the weather. In my sermon I talked about Superbowl & said I was supporting the Saints. And they won!! Who dat?<\/p>\n Tues 9<\/p>\n Several staff meetings today. 4 young parishioners for dinner tonight \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Wed 10<\/p>\n Lunch with Fr Calvert & HC visit later.<\/p>\n Thurs 11<\/p>\n A busy day. HC visit at 9.30 am, then to the office. Lunch with Fr Edwards (thank you Fr!). 2 pm appointment, 6 pm Mass, 7pm confirmation class. <\/p>\n Fri 12<\/p>\n Usual Friday: Mass, bible study, office work, then home to do sermon. Today is also diocesan convention, so I went there to register. Visited a new couple in the evening.<\/p>\n Sat 13<\/p>\n Societies of Mary today – Rosary, Mass & a nice lunch! 2 HC visits after that. 5pm I have a baptism visit.<\/p>\n Sun 14 Epiphany 6<\/p>\n With Presidents day, Chinese New Year & Valentine’s day, I expected attendances to be down – but they were good. The 1st reading was ironical for Valentine’s Day: “The heart is nore devious than anything…who can understand it”! After church I enjoyed a fun Mardi Gras party with a group of parishioners, hosted by Don & Karl.<\/p>\n Mon 15 Presidents Day<\/p>\n I am in Orlando, FL for the holiday – & am nowhere near a theme park! Today I walked all around downtown, enjoying the many lakes & parks that abound. For the 1st time in my 7 years in the US, I came across an exclusive American Prep School. I also discovered to my delight a wonderful old steam train in the town center.<\/p>\n Tues 16 Shrove Tues<\/p>\n I fly back to SD after a pleasant stay in Orlando. Have had time to think thru a few things on my mind & prepare for Lent. Will draw up my Lent rule when I get home tonight.<\/p>\n Wed 17 Ash Wed<\/p>\n A busy day: 3 Masses, HC visits & extra activities to prepare for, concluding with High Mass at 7 pm. Lent is rigorous, but I love the challenge. Attendance at High Mass was the highest since I arrived here – 78 communicants.<\/p>\n Thurs 18<\/p>\n Busy morning in the office, HC visits in a\/noon, 6 pm Mass, 7 pm confirmation class.<\/p>\n Fri 19<\/p>\n 9.30 am Mass, followed by Lent study group – the room was packed! After office work home to do my sermon, then back for 6 pm Stations. 16 at Stations. it is always moving – problems & self-pity soon dissolve on the road to Calvary.<\/p>\n Sat 20<\/p>\n 10 people at 9 am Mass – Lent has started well. Children’s HC class at 10 am & 2 HC visits in the a\/noon. Back to church for 6 pm Exposition & Benediction.<\/p>\n Sun 21 Lent 1<\/p>\n Attendance average at 8 am, but at 10 am they just kept coming up for HC – 90 communicants. Excellent music added to the Lent atmosphere. I preached a strong sermon about self-sacrifice……after a stressful week it all comes together at Mass, & one is lifted up!<\/p>\n Mon 22<\/p>\n Am having a relaxing day away from home for my day off. <\/p>\n Tues 23<\/p>\n Lots of things to organise today, concluding with Vestry at 7 pm. As well as essential things for 1st meeting of new Vestry we will discuss appointing a new parish administrator (following Terry’s resignation).<\/p>\n Wed 24<\/p>\n Mass & office work, concluding with HC visit at 11.30 am. Tonight the 1st 6 pm Mass, supper & study group for Lent.<\/p>\n Thurs 25<\/p>\n Went to the gym at 6.45 am. At the office in the morning & visit new parishioners in the a\/noon. 5 pm wedding interview, 6 pm Mass, 7 pm confirmation class<\/p>\n Fri 26<\/p>\n Lent is going well for me personally, esp fasting & reading. Another busy Friday: Mass, bible study, meeting, sermon & Stations.<\/p>\n Sat 27<\/p>\n A busy day….9 am Mass, 10 am children’s class, 10.30 am – 1.30 pm interviews, 2 pm HC visit, 6 pm Exposition, 7 pm Benediction. I will need that hour of prayer!<\/p>\n Sun 28 Lent 2<\/p>\n 9 attended last night – excellent. I fell asleep watching TYV at 8.30 pm! Attendances good again today……it is as if Lent has already renewed the parish. Beautiful music at High Mass.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Feb 2 The Presentation of the Lord The 30th anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood. 30 years of memories….I trust I will be allowed some sentimentalism (& romanticism) today! I am looking forward to the High Mass tonight. Wed 3 It was a wonderful Mass last night. 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