R&R&R

Confirmation is complete for 2009! Both Masses last Saturday 5/16 went so well. Everyone looked amazing all dressed up for the special day. All total 137 people were sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit! How awesome is that? Bishop Curry gave a fantastic and thought provoking homily- as he usually does. I LOVE to listen each year as he talks to the Confirmandi and tells them the CORE message- that God loves you-NO MATTER WHAT. We don't have to do anything to earn His love. It simply is there and will never go away.
I am heading to Ohio today for some R&R&R...rest, relaxation and retreat. I am going to a retreat led by Matthew Kelly (he spoke for 3 nights at our parish in November 2007- hopefully you attended one of the talks). I am really excited for the time away from my regular daily routine to step back and take some time out.
I will be back to the "real world" really late Sunday night but, hopefully with a renewed spirit and a deeper appreciation for all the gifts God places in my life every day.
I hope you take some time this summer for R&R&R!
blessings,
Kelly