Activities

Well, let's see....

Thursday this past week, we were fortunate enough to be invited to attend the installation of Bishop Peter Libasci.  This was an invitation only event, and the Director of Diaconate Formation got all the deacon candidates invited to the installation.  No one in the community missed this event.  We were at the Cathedral by noon for the 2 PM litrugy.  It was a tremendously moving event to see Cardinal O'Malley escort Bishop Peter to the chair, where he takes over the Diocese.  From our seats it appeared Bishop Peter was overwhelmed emotionally by this event.  I know I was and if he felt anything close to what I felt at our Rite of Candidacy, it is really hard to hold your emotions in check.

The Lawrence Eagle Tribune was at the event along with other media.  They were looking for people from the area to interview, so I was volunteered.  The link to the article: http://www.eagletribune.com/newhampshire/x1940558020/Libasci-becomes-NHs-new-bishop
A corny response, but I sincerely felt humbled to be in attendance at such an important event.

Friday, M was in a minor car accident.  She had some vision issues and is wearing a patch on her eye at least until Monday when she sees the doctor.  We have several medications and we're hoping everything will be closer to normal early in the week.

Today, Sunday, M gets confirmed by Bishop Christian at our parish.  Like my son's confirmation, I am a lector, but for this, my son is an Extra-ordinary Eucharistic Minister, so a truly family event.  Also, being in formation for the diaconate makes this even more special as I watch my children progress in their faith.

Tomorrow I head to NY/NJ for the week.  I'm using the short break in classes to do some travel for work.  This will be nice to spend the week visiting customers.  As a sales person, I'll return next week expecting it to be a bit slow and then the Christmas holidays.  With a factory shut down until Jan 3, I'll get to enjoy a forced vacation for the week that I've never had before in my career.  After mom's passing alst year at this time, it will be a relief to not have to go through that stress this year.