TrulyGrace

MON 22 APR 2019 to TUE 30 APR 2019

MON 22 APR 2019- Funeral for Dr. Ric. Mom and Dad and I went to the funeral at St. Paul Cathedral. The Mass was lovely. Fr. Kris presided, with Tom Bainbridge serving. There was a recent professional color photo of Dr. Ric at one side of the altar; an urn with his remains were close. Don provided music from the Beckerkath, and the cantor was wonderful.

Fr. Kris provided a pertinent homily; Mia and Izzy delivered a heart-felt short eulogy at the end of the Mass. At Mass we were surrounded by his family and his colleagues; PAMS members were throughout the congregation.

A lunch followed at his family's home. Pinoy and Mediterranean dishes were featured. We left for home after Mom stressed to his young family members that they are Family.

I remember Dr. D saying to me this weekend that we wished he could be with us longer, but that would have meant prolonging of his pain.
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Dinner was with W, MM, B, S, K and k at a Taiwanese restaurant. B, k, and myself ordered noodle dishes. Dim sum, spicy fish, eggplant, and another noodle dish rounded out the repertoire.

TUE 23 APR 2019- A very early physical therapy session with Candice. Ran an errand Downtown, then went shopping. Dinner with Mom and Dad, Jeopardy!

WED 24 APR 2019- Bible Study facilitated by Fr Mike Darcy (~12). I volunteered to read, we ended up starting to read the Gospel reading (Jn 20:19-31) first---about "Doubting Thomas." Great discussion. I noted that there were parallels between the new commandment that Jesus gave in the past to his disciples on Holy Thursday ("That you love one another as I have loved you.") and a passage in this reading about serving/service to one another ("As the Father has sent me, so I send you"). He foreshadows the future by referring to the Holy Spirit's arrival on Pentecost ("He breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit.'")

Went to get my hair cut by L up the street later that day.

THU 25 APR 2019- Early morning physical therapy. Good hair day! Shq stopped by. No choir practice. Tito Ben Pacifico passed away today. More arrangements later.

FRI 26 APR 2019- Slow day.

SAT 27 APR 2019- Shopping at CVS with mom. "Crazy Rich Asians" Spring Ball for  Philippine-American Performing Arts of Greater Pittsburgh (PAPAGP) at the University Club. Drove D and M. Sat with ML and Dr Pat, Dr R, and Tita T and Tito L.
Highlights included:
Three gals in tulle--- photo! AweSome Pig/ Lechon! Choreographed dances to the CRAsians soundtrack. Various permutations of people photos.

SUN 28 APR 2019- Lectored (1) at the noon Mass with Deborah D (2). Fr. Mike D celebrated the Mass, servers were Ted W and E. Christina Mc pinch hit as the cantatrice, with Ken D at the Beckerath console. The choir is on vacation today, after Holy Week festivities.
Music and Liturgy of the Word included:
Entrance Hymn: Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Kyrie- Mass XVI
Gloria- John Lee
1st Reading-  Acts 5:12-16
Responsorial Psalm 118-  Waddell/ Gelineau
2nd Reading-  Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Gospel Acclamation- Alleluia- O Filii et Filiae
Gospel Reading-  Jn 20:19-31
General Intercessions- including a mention of Dr. Ric
Preparation of the Gifts- We Walk by Faith
Holy, Holy, Holy; Acclamation; Amen- from the Community Mass by Richard Proulx
Agnus Dei- Chant Mass XVIII
Communion Hymn- Alleluia refrain- O Sons and Daughters
Recessional Hymn- The Strife is O'er

Aided in the preparation of spaghetti with meaty sauce for the visitation of Tito Ben Pacifico at Ball Funeral Chapel and Ritz Banquet Hall. I carpooled there with Tita Cora. M and D went there with Tito B & Tita N. We all had a chance to pay our respects before and after the service.At a little after 3PM there was a service celebrated by Fr Ron from Freeport, which consisted of the music and Liturgy of the Word.
Amazing Grace, first 3 verses
Two readings by his children
Gospel Reading by Fr Ron
Homily, in which "wisdom, not torment" and "Walk by Faith, not by sight" was mentioned
Eulogies by Michael, Kristina, and Francis
Amazing Grace, last 2 verses
Opportunity to pay respects

We all proceeded to the Ritz Banquet Hall, where an immense potluck (3 banquet long tables, and a large round table of desserts) spread was prepared. 

MON 29 APR 2019- Appointment in S Oakland, physical therapy with TD. Got a great salad at Hello Bistro afterwards.

TUE 30 APR 2019- Ran an errand downtown, thanks to Dad. Picked up a request/ hold at the Carnegie Library Main Branch. Also a book on Color!

posted by Grace @ 4/23/2019 08:28:00 PM