Dropping in

I have not blogged in quite some time.  For those of you following regularly, I apologize.  I think part of the reason for my not making it a priority to blog is that many of you have said you were unable to leave comments, and thus any kind of 'discussion' has not been possible.  However, there is good news to report.  One parishioner DID manage to leave a comment on my last post. 
I wrote to her and asked her to describe the process.  If I can understand it, I will post it to see if others might be able to do the same.

Meantime, we had visitors from outer space one morning.  As I went to retrieve the morning paper, I noticed a large pick-up truck pull into the yard and park.  This was puzzling - we often get people who want to park overnight, but early in the morning was a bit unusual.  The custodian came in and asked if I saw the black pick-up.  He thought it was accompanying the 'balloon' he saw as he came in to work.  I ventured outside, and sure enough, there it was, trying desperately NOT to hit the convent and awaken the poor sisters! 
After five minutes of playing with the gas jets and flame, coaxing the wind which was almost non-existant, they made a safe landing in the parking area just past the convent.

It has been a busy few weeks.  School is finally out for the summer.  We had our series of 'advancements' for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and grades 1-7.  We had graduation for grade 8.  We had a farewell party for the two teachers retiring.  We had end-of-the-year gatherings for the RCIA team and for the Religious Education staff.  And now summer is upon us.  Everyone gets to enjoy some R&R - IF the weather cooperates.  I have to say we certainly have had more than our share of rain.  The good thing about that is I do not have to water my gardens each night!

Today I went to St. Anthony Church in Prospect to share in the festivities for a Priest friend who is celebrating 25 years of ordination.  It was a beautiful liturgy.  As he is pastor of two parishes, one English-speaking, one Spanish-speaking, the liturgy was multi-lingual, including the prayers and the music. 
It was well-done.  I admire someone who can do what he is doing with two very diverse parishes.  It is truly a gift!  May our Lord continue to bless him abundantly!