New Year

It's hard to believe, but half of the 1st month of this New Year has already passed.  'Tempus fugit' as they used to say!  Christmas is a distant memory except for the few poinsettias that decorate our church and chapel - I tell people I am saving them for Valentine's Day!  On Monday the Liturgy Committee met to beginning planning for Lent, which begins on February 22nd with Ash Wednesday - a little over a month from now.

We had a little bit of snow on Wednesday morning, and are expecting a bit more tomorrow morning, and maybe a wopping 3-6" on Saturday!  After the few feet we have back in October, it's amazing we look forward to half a foot or less now!

Our school hosts an Open House this evening in hopes of attracting new students for next year.  For some reason our Pre-K and Kindegarten programs are just about full already.  We are ahead of where we were this time last year, but that is a good thing.  With a Development Director added to staff this year, our activities have received much more news exposure. 
Looks like that is paying off.

And I met on Sunday afternoon with the couples looking to be married at St. Thomas this year.  Alot of times I use the marriage preparation time as a time to get couples to return to practicing their faith.  For some reason they have been away from weekly Mass, and when we look at why, and what they are missing, and what drew them back for their wedding, many begin to make that connection once again.  However, interestingly, most of the couples I met with on Sunday already come to church each week, and find spiritual meaning in being united before the altar.  So that is a wonderful thing, and I look forward to working with them over the next few months.

And as I get ready for my annual Super Bowl party, here's hoping it is the Patriots and Giants!