Fr. Jim's Blog

I signed up a Twitter account a few days ago. My primary motivation was that Pope Benedict XVI had just announced that he has a Twitter account. So, I bought a Twitter plug-in for my website and had a total of about 4 Tweets. I then decided I didn't want to waste the menu space and that I really have no desire at this point to enter the flock of Twitters. Maybe that will change in the future - who knows! On another "note" I see that iTunes got a huge makeover with their latest update. I like the look and feel of it and it makes looking for music a lot easier. My mom and dad were here on Monday and part of Tuesday. I picked them up at the airport on Monday afternoon from their 3 week excursion to India. They enjoyed the experience but both sad it was nice to be home. Have a blessed day!

I just finished a wedding (convalidation) and one of the little girls asked why she couldn't get a doughnut like on Sundays.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I have prepared a brief message for the Thanksgiving Holiday. You can view it by clicking here. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

I would love to be home with my family, but because of the scheduling, that won't work out for this year. My folks wouldn't be able to join us either so it would be a little strange without them. I am still looking forward to Thanksgiving and I will be joining other parishioners tomorrow in providing a delicious Thanksgiving Day meal for all those who are struggling or might not have anywhere to go. I just bought a turkey, roasting pan and oven bags. I've never cooked one before but it doesn't seem too complicated. The only thing I was trying to figure out is if people use any special seasonings on the turkey. It seems to me (if my memory is correct) my mom just stuffed the turkey and put it into the oven. I don't remember her seasoning it. I didn't get a Butterball, but I know they are loaded with delicious tasting chemicals! :) Some people don't like all the Christmas music that usually follows Thanksgiving. I understand it may be a reaction to all of the ...