Friday

 Thinking weekend.  When one is retired it doesn't feel much different than a weekday.  Just another day of stuff.  Yesterday saw a bit of a continuation of cleanout.  Not as much but continuing.  Today will be the same.  I did make a trip to Lowe's to pick up white poinsettias for Christmas Eve and Christmastide Sundays.  They are beautiful and the goal is to keep them that way until they are moved to the church.  I'm tempted to get two more.  Choir time was music about Christmas.  So many lovely anthems.  Our Bosto Ave Maria is one that fits that category.  

Some other news.  Each summer for many years we've vacationed in the UP of Michigan.  A must-visit for many years during our two-week visit is to the Jam Pot, a small but summer busy store filled with jams, jellies, candy, and cookies providing income for the monastery.  Two men from Detroit felt called to establish a Catholic monastery of the Byzantine Rite in this part of Michigan. We enjoyed visiting with them, sharing our story, and hearing of their plans for their community.  We heard last night that the second of those two original monks have died.  Father Basil.   It has been a blessing to have known both of these founders.  The monastery numbers are small with dedicated men finding their place in this religious life.  We pray that their ministry continues.  The posted picture honor their commitment, including the ministry of Father Basil a member of the Holy Protection Monastery   Society of Saint John, Eagle Harbor Michigan  Https://www.societystjohn.com

A reminder of another time and of the gifts that will be with us in a few months.  





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  1. Mom/Nana SchaardDecember 10, 2021 at 5:38 PM

    I'm sorry to hear about Father Basil. I remember you posted such a nice picture of him on your blog when you went to Copper Harbor. I loved going to the Jam Pot the times we were in Copper Harbor. Good memory. Beautiful picture! You sure do keep busy and keep the church looking amazing.

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