Wow...what a whirlwind day!!!

My head is still spinning from all the events of today. I was the main celebrant at the 7:30am and 5:00 pm Masses at PoP today. BUT...after the 7:30 am Mass there was welcoming reception in the parish hall as well as one after the 9:00 am, 10:30 am and noon Masses. So, I spent from 8:30am through about 2:00 pm meeting parishioners. I am a little tired and my hand is a little sore from all the handshaking, but overall it was a great day.

There are so many wonderful people here at PoP. I met members of the Knights of Columbus, choir directors, Women's Organization members and hundreds of simple parishioners. Plus, I think I met about 500 kids from newborns up to college students. It's great meeting youth because they can do so much to revitalize you and gives you great hope for the future of the Church.

Anyway, the day has come to a close and I should probably get some food. I haven't had a meal all day (unless you count 4 donuts and a piece of heavily icing covered chocolate - which Mom would NOT consider a meal!) so I will return to the rectory for the evening. Until next time...God bless.

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#1  17 July 2007 - 22:58

 

I am looking forward to reading what it is like to be a new priest, dealing with a real parish. Best of luck, Father. I'll apologize in advance. We Catholics can be a difficult bunch--kind of like herding cats. (And I'm also in KS, Diocese of Wichita, where we're sorta laid back!) Hope you settle in well and enjoy it before you have to take up that cross! Praying for you and all our newly ordained priests. Ad multos annos, Father.

Mary Margaret

Anonymous

#2  18 July 2007 - 16:14

 

Hi Father!
Glad you at least got a sugar buzz on your first Sunday!! We miss you here at the Cathedral but I'm sure you're doing great work out in KCK. God bless!
--Stephanie

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#3  19 July 2007 - 05:46

 

Donuts are definatly NOT a meal. How about some Grits?

Mom

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#4  21 July 2007 - 09:00

 

I am very excited to be blogging about life as a priest too!!

Catholic can be a difficult bunch, but I know many priests that can be so as well. Hopefully, I won't be that way.

Tienen un bendito,

Fr. Chris

crossman

#5  21 July 2007 - 09:02

 

I need that sugar buzz every now and then to keep going.

I miss the Cathedral too, but I will visit..I promise.

Maybe donuts aren't a meal, but how about cookies...SOMEONE dropped some off here the other day!!

crossman

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