Monday, September 05, 2005
YESTERDAY AT MASS
a letter was read from Bishop Pilla which spoke about the tragedy and about the second collection to be taken up at all Masses in the Cleveland Diocese to aid the victims. The money will be funneled through Catholic Charities, of course. Many did not contribute to the collection. I assume that they contributed to other efforts.
The church was pleasantly full. Of course it was the 10:30 Mass which I seldom attend. Still it's good to know that at that Mass the pews were full.
My pastor announced in the bulletin that his health problems are worsening. In his homily he talked about the days when the parish had four priests, and then three, then two, and now it is only him. He is finding his responsibilities overwhelming, especially because he is the only chaplain for the hospital located in the parish and the sick calls frequently come at night. I'm concerned that he may be leading us up to his retirement for health reasons. There will not be anyone to fill his shoes.
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
