July 18, 2010

It has been a month since my last blog.
On a number of occasions I was to sit down and "blog on", but then I got distracted and...

Well, here is some cautiously good news. The Thrift Shoppe may be, and I say "may be", closer to a reality. The landlady seems willing to come down $300. on the monthly rental fee. If her accountant is in agreement, the real estate office for the archdiocese will review the lease and give us the green light. I am cautiously hopeful. Prayers, please.

One person has stepped forword to volunteer for an advanced math program for our school children. I need another one or two volunteers. We are just looking for 0ne and a half hours a week, during school time, morning. This could benefit our students greatly. We are very heavy on programs for the slower students. We have nothing for an advanced child. And there are no funds to hire more personnel. Think of this as a way of giving back to God what God has given to you.

This is a special week for us at SMT. The Gospel Roads program by the Salesians begins today. These youth workers will be with us all week ministering to the poor, children, the handicapped, homeless, and doing some habitat. Please pray for them that they be safe in their work and their prayer. We are excited. They have dinner each night here at SMT. Stop by and say Hi and bring a dessert. These are really nice kids.

Finally, the men's group faithfully meets every Wednesday in the rectory at 7:15. They end promptly at 9:00. Come on out. Weekly attendance is not required. Just come in at will and join some guys who talk about God. By the way, these men are ordinary men, not overly pious, not wearing their faith on their sleeves. Just men being men in the best possible way. And I am grateful to some of these guys who will help with dinner for the Gospel Roads kids on Tuesday night.

Pray for me please.

Pax et Bonum