Just two days into the new year I had the opportunity to welcome the sisters from Incarnation Convent to the rectory for a small Christmas Celebration. It was lovely. The sisters arrived punctually at 5PM and stayed until well after 9PM.
Father Auggie was also there as we shared stories, many of which had to do with the Incarnation Family as well as our own families. There were hors d'oeuves and great laughter that closed out with a wonderful meal and Christmas Cupcakes.
On Saturday, January 12 another crowd came to the rectory to celebrate at the tail end of Christmastide. I invited all the priests who celebrate the Sacraments with us throughout the year: Msgr. Arella, Msgr. Ryan, Fr. Kelly, Fr. Sweeney, Fr. Swartvagher all stopped by. Unfortunately, Msgr. Feldhaus, Fr. Fonti and Fr. Kuroly had other plans. Like with the sisters it was a wonderful evening of stories and laughter. I mentioned that I wish I could celebrate every Mass at Incarnation but this is not possible so I need help. I mentioned to those present that I invited them to celebrate Mass for us because I thought that they did so both reverently and enthusiastically. They also preach the Word of God well.
Like Christmas Eve it was a wonderful exchange of priestly fraternity. But the Saturday night before the Baptism of the Lord it was a lot less stressful as no one had Midnight Mass.
These two opportunities only highlight how we have such good people at Incarnation. I firmly believe that spirit is contagious.
Merry Christmas and now back to Ordinary Time
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