Fri Oct 1<\/p>\n
A new month…& a busy morning! 9.30 am Mass followed by 3 appointments. Sermon in\u00a0the a\/noon & then the Australian Football Final replay in the evening. Go Collingwood \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Sat 2\u00a0 Holy Guardian Angels<\/p>\n
Collingwood won!! The club song says: “Oh the premiership’s a cakewalk for the good old Collingwood” \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
After 9 am Mass I have lots of domestic chores (too busy during the week!) & HC visits in the a\/noon, incl visiting the Scarboroughs in the facility they have moved to.<\/p>\n
Sun 3\u00a0 Pentecost 19<\/p>\n
Excellent attendance at 8 am (53 comms) but a few away at 10 am (70 comms). I preached about Faith (as usual, from the readings). Several people, commented: a man with unanswered prayer, a woman facing surgery, another with questions about the Faith. The music at 10 am was excellent…..I was moved almost to tears by both the offertory anthem, “O Jesus I Have Promised”, by M Larkin, & Vaughan Williams’, “Love Bade Me Welcome” during HC.\u00a0And, as usual, Bob’s\u00a0gospel procession lifted us to heaven. After church I had a HC visit. In the evening I am going to a gathering at the home of 2 new parishioners.<\/p>\n
Mon 4\u00a0 St Francis of Assisi<\/p>\n
Last night’s party was very interesting. Mostly people from USD’s Peace Program, incl the Dean – an RC religious. Typical young American students (90% female!) incl someone who ran her own bizarre “church” + a wonderful mixture of overseas students: women from Liberia, Zimbabwe & Kenya & men from Uganda, Sudan & Burma. I really enjoyed conversing about politics & human rights with the\u00a0Burmese youth.<\/p>\n
Today was rainy & I did the usual day-off things: gym, washing, cleaning, shopping, bank, doctor\u00a0– as well as going into the office. Most clergy never go to the office on their day-off…but sometimes there are things that need attention!<\/p>\n
Tues 5<\/p>\n
Woke up feeling unwell – dizzy. It’s quite strange, seeing as yesterday was quiet & relaxing. Maybe the rain brought it? This morning I have 3 meetings & this a\/noon a HC visit.<\/p>\n
Wed 6<\/p>\n
3rd rainy day in a row…I risked walking to church, & was okay. After Mass I had coffee with stalwart anglocatholic, Bill Appleton, then a meeting with Saturday’s wedding family. They have given me some Spanish to say at the beginning of the Service! In the a\/noon I took HC to Fr Edwards & Doris, then visited a parishioner. A busy day was concluded by a delightful dinner at St Paul’s Manor with 8 members of our extended parish family.<\/p>\n
Thurs 7\u00a0 Our Lady of the Rosary<\/p>\n
Today’s feast commemorates the battle of Lepanto, where the christians defeated the muslims in 1571! I have been to Lepanto, in Greece, & also Messina – the port in Siciliy from where they set off. Another wet & dull morning. A quieter day for me – this morning I have coffee with a young woman who was at Mass last Sunday & previously worked at St John’s cathedral, Spokane.\u00a0HC visit in the a\/noon & 6 pm Mass. All office work up to date, ready for wedding on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Fri 8<\/p>\n
The sun is back, & it is a happy day in the life of the parish. 9.30 am Mass, then at 10.30 am a special Mass to celebrate the wedding anniversary of Dennis & Sally Avery….a small family gathering. Meetings fill the rest of the morning.\u00a0Home to do the sermon in the a\/noon, then back at 4 pm for a wedding rehearsal, followed by the traditional rehearsal dinner. I have had to brush up my Spanish for the wedding! The family are regular attenders at High Mass & it has been a joy to prepare Ryan & Fallon for their marriage. Fallon was bridesmaid at her sister’s wedding 12 months ago, & I was delighted when they subsequently asked if they could get married in All Saints’. When I got home from the rehearsal dinner I went next door (# 6) for my\u00a0 neighbour’s 50th b\/day. More food & drink!<\/p>\n
Sat 9<\/p>\n
Another busy day! 11 am Rosary, 11.30 am\u00a0Mass, followed by Societies of Mary lunch. 2 pm Nuptial Mass, with our quartet singing the Mass & 2 anthems. Should be lovely. 4 pm HC visit, then back for the wedding reception. More food & drink!!<\/p>\n
Sun 10\u00a0 Pentecost 20<\/p>\n
Attendances down today, because tomorrow is a holiday. Also it’s a lovely sunny day!\u00a0Even the choir was down – but they sang a delightful\u00a0anthem, “Sing & Rejoice”. My sermon raised the issue of unanswered prayer – something\u00a0which speaks to several of our parishioners: “Jesus is with us, even when we feel deserted”.<\/p>\n
Mon 11\u00a0 Columbus day<\/p>\n
After a busy week I can do with a holiday \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Wed 13\u00a0 St Edward the Confessor<\/p>\n
I remember attending Mass in Westminster Abbey on this day in 1974, when I lived in London. The following year I actually lived in Westminster, & attended Mass in the Abbey from time to time. Wonderful experiences all those years ago.<\/p>\n
Thurs 14<\/p>\n
Tonight I have the finance c\/tee meeting, when we will be considering the 2011 budget. This year it is expected to exceed $500,000 – the highest since I became Rector 7 years ago. Back then the pledges totalled $100,000 & the school operated on a large deficit. One of my achievements as Rector has been to increase the giving and put the parish in a stable financial situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fri 15\u00a0 St Teresa of Avila<\/p>\n
Usual Friday – except no sermon to prepare. This Sunday we have a layman give an address about stewardship, a tradition I introduced. In the a\/noon I plan to do a HC visit, then supper with parishioners – one of our lovely young families.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sat 16\u00a0 St Margaret Mary<\/p>\n
Today is the annual vestry consultation, starting with Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit at 9.00 am. Judy Borchert kindly arranged the food. Hopefully we will be finished (& exhausted!) by 2.30 pm. We finished at 2.05 pm\u00a0\ud83d\ude42\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sun 17\u00a0 Pentecost 21<\/p>\n
Today Australia’s 1st saint, Mary McKillop, was canonised in Rome. Much rejoicing in Melbourne. St Mary of the Cross founded the Australian Sisters of St Joseph, & I remember their convent in Port Adelaide. There is a plaque marking her birthplace in Fitzroy, & I passed it every day during my 18 years at St Mark’s.<\/p>\n
\u00a0This morning was wet & there was a cancer walk, so I thought attendances would be down. Altho we were down at 10 am (70 comms) we had the usual good attendance at 8 am (46 comms). As usual, a stunning anthem at High Mass. John Gray preached an excellent stewardship sermon. At 12 noon we had the annual stewardship lunch. In the past this has been a dinner, & that is why numbers were down this year.<\/p>\n
HC visit in the a\/noon, then dinner with 2 parishioners at the mexican restaurant\u00a0overlooking Montgomery Field. Very nice.<\/p>\n
Mon 18\u00a0 St Luke<\/p>\n
My day-off…& wet & dreary it was! In the morning I did the usual chores: gym, shopping, car. I also had some things to do from Saty’s vestry consultation, incl phoning an attorney – who did not return my call until 5.30 pm! In the a\/noon I went to Balboa Park – strangely inviting with the damp – & finished the day nicely by having dinner with a parishioner.<\/p>\n
Tues 19<\/p>\n
A busy morning. I wrote my stewardship letter, which will now be posted out to parishioners with a pledge form & Sunday’s stewardship sermon. I look for a generous response towards our 2011 budget! At 11.15 am I went to St Paul’s Manor (diocesan seniors home) for a “thank you” lunch to all the clergy who minister to the needs of the residents. In the a\/noon I have my annual check-up with the urologist……….it is 5 years since my surgery.\u00a0At 7 pm I have the monthly Vestry meeting. Hopefully the positive atmosphere of Saturday’s consultation will continue \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Wed 20<\/p>\n
Another wet day! Important meetings with Senior Warden, Fr Krulak & attorney this morning, arising from Vestry Consultation. Hope to do HC visits in the a\/noon.<\/p>\n
Thurs 21<\/p>\n
Still overcast, but I walked to church this morning. Office work all up to date…Melissa has even printed off my Christmas card. In the a\/noon I drive to Temecula for a wedding rehearsal, followed by the rehearsal dinner at La Jolla. What a pity I don’t get frequent flyer miles for driving the car!<\/p>\n
Fri 22<\/p>\n
Raining again. I sure hope it clears up for John & Holly’s wedding this a\/noon.<\/p>\n
Sat 23<\/p>\n
Wedding went well…no rain! Slight sprinkles this morning. Some HC visits today & the 70th birthday dinner for one of our good parishioners, Dennis Avery. After grace, the whole group (170) said the All SS birthday prayer with me – & Dennis gave me his 70 pennies for church!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sun 24\u00a0 Pentecost 22<\/p>\n
A busy Sunday, with a meeting between the 2 Masses & 2 HC visits after church. Lunch will turn into cocktail hour! We had a large congregation at 8 am (59 comms) because Sally had brought a number of guests with her from last night’s birthday dinner. High Mass attendance was down –\u00a0probably because it was a Chargers game today.\u00a0The anthem was a wonderful piece by Brahms.\u00a0My sermon was about sin & forgiveness (again!).<\/p>\n
Mon 25<\/p>\n
My day-off was busy with doing parish business. At 2.30 pm I had an appointment with my doctor, after which I went to see the movie, The Social Network.<\/p>\n
Tues 26<\/p>\n
Usual busy morning in the office, visiting in the a\/noon & dinner with parishioners who live downtown. Good company & food, with a chance to discuss church & promote All SS to strangers.<\/p>\n
Wed 27<\/p>\n
A very busy day today…9.30 am Mass followed by meetings with parishioners, tradesmen, diocesan offices & HC visit. Dinner at 6 pm with local business-women.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thurs 28\u00a0 SS Simon & Jude<\/p>\n
Today is the 60th anniversary of Fr Thrumston’s ordination….something I doubt that\u00a0I will achieve!\u00a06 attended the special 7 am Mass he celebrated. For me, another busy morning in the office, 2 HC visits in the a\/noon & Mass at 6 pm.<\/p>\n
Fri 29<\/p>\n
Lots of activity in the office this morning, concluding with my weekly staff meeting with Melissa. Normally it is home to do my sermon, but I had a meeting at 2 pm, followed by 2 hospital visits. So sermon was done yesterday. I have never, in over 31 years, left a sermon until Saty. Dinner with parishioners in Chula Vista at 7 pm.<\/p>\n
Sat 30<\/p>\n
It is raining – so I drove to church for 9 am Mass. Fortunately I went to gym & did a load of washing before the rain started! More office work today (unusal for a Saty). I have a memo from our business manager to consider, a meeting & other administrative work. 2 HC visits in the a\/noon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sun 31\u00a0 Pentecost 23<\/p>\n
This would have been our Patronal Festival – but Halloween this a\/noon changed that! Lovely sunny day, & onky average attendances. My sermon was on sin, again! At 10 am we had a solo for the offertory anthem & a stunning anthem during HC, Holy Art Thou,\u00a0by\u00a0Handel. I was supposed to be having lunch at Clare’s (acolyte & vestry) but she came down with a virus yesterday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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