9-24-09 Racine WI Mission
(Posted: 18:41:03 09/24/2009)
From the Parish Bulletin---
Event: St. Paul Parish Mission, Racine WI
Catholic Association of Racine Catechist In-service
Archdiocese of Milwaukee DRE Day
Dates: September 19-24, 2009
Contact person: David and Lety Kenny (St. Paul);
Theme/main message: Reality Living
Highlights/neat stuff:
+ At the end of the mission I was given a cheese head hat and made an (unofficial) honorary Wisconsinite. I got kringles and 3 pounds of cheese and a summer sausage!
+ Feeling the Holy Spirit in the course of presenting. I found myself leaving my “script” more and letting loose.
+ Having someone ask me (after my speaking at the weekend masses) “Were you ever in a Baptist seminary?”
+ Wonderful hospitality. Many thanks to Dave and Lety, Barb and Dale and Barb and Dave for wonderful conversation and relaxing times while in your parish.
+Being with marvelous educators and ministers who are beginning another year of sharing the gospel amid challenging times.
+ Visiting with my friend Lisa Marie Calderone Stewart, whose buoyant spirit and caring nature touch me greatly.
+ Having someone “sign” the mission for the hearing impaired. I think I tired these poor ladies out.
+ Meeting Leona Steibeck, a very holy woman whose spirit was very uplifting to me.
+Having 2-3 people write or e-mail my family to thank them for sharing me with their parish. Thoughtfulness extraordinaire.
+ Seeing some very life-giving signs at the parish...I especially enjoyed a morning with the parish staff. I loved hearing these ministers discuss their love for the people of the parish.
+ Spending time with Dave and Lety---very devoted people who work very hard to empower the faith community in their area.
+Spending a fun morning with the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at St. Rita and St. Sebastian Schools. One young man asked after I was done, “Are you a comedian?” I wanted to say “No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.” I figured honesty was more important.
Summary: I always have special graces that are stirred within me when I serve in Wisconsin. This trip was no exception. I was welcomed very warmly and the people were so open to what was offered. And God showed himself present to ME very deeply.
From the Parish Bulletin---
Parish Mission Thank You
Thank you to all who were involved in the Parish Mission this past week. Thanks to our hospitality workers, those helping to sell products, the choir and musicians, childcare, and all who came for one, two or all nights. Continue to
† Pray
† Learn
† Unite
† Serve