THU 01 AUG 2019 to SAT 31 AUG 2019
THU 01 AUG 2019- This morning, spent about an hour helping D and M with administrative tasks. Went to go shred paper. Repairs are ready! Paid a couple of bills today: One online and one by snail mail.
FRI 02 AUG 2019- Arrive early at D and M. Catch up with computer correspondence and blog. Will retrieve my repaired items today, and have two appointments later.
SAT 03 AUG 2019- Had a nice relaxing day. Went for burgers, fries, and shakes with D and M in Shadyside.
SUN 04 AUG 2019- I was Lector (1) with Carole DiC (lector 2) at the noon Mass today. Ted W was the sacristan; Luke, Elizabeth, and Eleanor were servers, Fr Adam Potter celebrated the Mass, and Sister of the Sacred Heart, Sr Maria Luise (originally from Puerto Rico) spoke after the Homily about her mission work. Linda O cantored during the Mass.
Music and Liturgy of the Word for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time included:
Entrance Hymn- Christ is the World's Light
Lord, Have Mercy- Litany Tone
Gloria- C. Andrews
1st Reading- Ecc 1:2; 2:21-23
Responsorial Psalm- Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17 - Richard Proulx
2nd Reading- Col 3:1-5, 9-11
Gospel Acclamation- Alleluia - James Chepponis
Gospel Reading- Lk 12:13-21
Sanctus and Acclamation- The Roman Missal
Amen- Community Mass
Lamb of God- from the Holy Cross Mass- D. Isele
Communion Hymn- Lord, You Have the Words- Richard Proulx
Prayer to St. Michael
Recessional Hymn- Lord, Whose Then Shall They Be?
There was a cr--py person standing beneath the ambo when I went to retrieve the Liturgy of the Word books.
At 15.30 I attended a concert in the Saint Paul Cathedral 2019 Organ Concert Series performed by James Burns of the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Upper St. Clair. It was delightful, with diverse pieces.
The annual building picnic was today. Sat near Jackie W, Gloria & Steve L on one side and Janet A from my floor on the other side. We enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers with a potato, a fruit, and a pasta salad, and also cole slaw; all the fixings, cake and cookies for dessert. Yum. We talked about Oratory news,
MON 05 AUG 2019-Scanning day; Meeting by dial-in evening with the SEED committee.
TUE 06 AUG 2019- Cleaning and computer day.
WED 07 AUG 2019- I went to Bible Study with D, drove back.
Tnsha stopped by. Call from TS... D, M, and I will stay with her for JdeJ's wedding.
THU 08 AUG 2019- Drove out to M, OH, stopping at Wendy's for lunch en route. Dropped off bags at TS's home, and had a quick snack before heading out to Mrs.B's. Her daughter Lisa was canning, and Mrs. B and I chatted for a while. She lives near the end of my former bike route from high school and college. Mrs B called Mrs E, and we also reminisced. Mrs. B, Lisa, and I went to Da Vinci's for dinner, where I had a spinach with bacon and hot dressing salad (just like from Mrs. B's order), tried Lisa's Mona Lisa pasta, and we all shared the toasted coconut/ salted caramel/ ice cream and cream cheesecake pie. Headed back to TS's afterwards.
FRI 09 AUG 2019- Had a homemade brunch at TS's home, including Farm House Quiche. How delicious! Headed out to M, OH, and took a tour via automobile of the core town. Next, to D, a large suburb, and to J deJ's home where two tables of mah jongg were busy! Lots of food, fun, and fellowship, including lechon. D saw a friend from S,WV with whom he worked at Sydenham in NYC. Stayed around for dinner. Back to TS's in the evening.
SAT 10 AUG 2019- Ate in the late morning at Cracker Barrel at MW, WV ("You know you're in these parts when the MW sign needs pruning around it"--G), before the 13.00 wedding at St. Mary of the Assumption Basilica. Drove by the old homestead and noted changes in it before going to the wedding.
M and I headed to an adventure to get to the rest room before the Mass commenced. There were the traditional Filipino elements of the arras, the veil, and the cord. The Mass was presided over by two Pinoy Catholic priests, one of whom I spoke to at dinner Friday. Music was provided by a cantor and by John O.
After the Mass, whilst professional photos were taken, I took a set of photos of M and D next to the Station of the Cross: Jesus Falls a Third Time, which they had donated to the Basilica when it was still a Church. D and I had separate photos of us in front of the Marian Mother of Perpetual Help altar. Met a couple from Annapolis, MD. She had gone to St. Mary's High School when it still existed. John O, J O's childhood classmate, recognized M, and I took a photo of them. Then it was time to head to the reception in V, WV.
I got a blouse and an organizer before the reception, as we were not to enter before 16.00. The buffet was delicious and included lechon and pork belly, and sweet rolls with honey butter. I sat next to D, M, and Annabelle and Marjorie on my other side. As usual, dancing played a large role in the reception, which included line dances and a slow dance request from M (Besame Mucho) that blew the fuses in the whole building! I drove us back to TS's early, leaving at ~22.00
SUN 11 AUG 2019- A gentle breakfast of biscuits and homemade canned jams, ham, yogurt, and fresh fruit. Photo opportunities abounded this morning. Attended noon Mass, celebrated by a priest from Steubenville, OH. Spotted Mrs. Sylvia with her husband carrying the Gifts during Preparation of the Gifts. We had photos with them (thanks to a former student of hers, who also was a server that Mass). Chatted after Mass with J O's former classmate, too, who provided organ accompaniment for the Mass, and with the lector as well.
HIghlights of the Mass included:
Entrance Hymn- O God, Our Help in Ages Past (6 verses)
Gloria- from the Mass of Ss Peter and Paul- Gouin
Reading 1 Wis 18:6-9
Responsorial Psalm- Psalm 33- Michel Guimont
Reading 2 Heb 11:1-2, 8-19
Alleluia- Owen Alstott
Gospel Lk 12:32-48
Preparation of the Gifts- We Walk By Faith- Marty Haugen after Shanti
Holy, Holy, Holy- Mass for the City- Richard Proulx
Mystery of Faith- Mass for the City- Richard Proulx
Amen- Mass for the City- Richard Proulx
Lamb of God- Richard Proulx
Communion Hymn- Taste and See- Michel Guimont
Recessional Hymn- Marian Antiphon- Ave Maria- Robert LeBlanc
Had lunch under a large canopy tent in JdeJ's backyard. He fried up fresh eggs for all on the grill, and there were dried fish (including dilis), and various kinds of bibinka, some made by Auntie Leny. Left at 15.00 and arrived home by 18.00. Time to do laundry.
MON 12 AUG 2019- Put MAM in touch with someone who has worked in the fashion industry. Updated my clearances online. Updated a letter to the NRPrograms.
TUE 13 AUG 2019- Interest in Pantone colors. Multifactor authentication at work with Justin and John. Spotted AH and PMc and ML, as well as AH's cast of a serpentine-shaped quadriped creature. Picked up some library books while I was there. Booksellers/Bookmongers questions for DRH. Went with D and M to the South Hills to sell books and magazines. Watched a webinar, part 1 on decluttering, downsizing, and organizing your stuff.
WED 14 AUG 2019- Uninstalled my virus protection and installed a substitute program/ deal. Did not attend Bible study this morning. And Tnsha was on vacation. Received an email re: DoS passport question.
THU 15 AUG 2019- Dropped off a certified letter at the post office this morning. WA and SC came over to D and M's for lunch. SC will stay until SUN 18th.
Orale! Dora the Explorer. DR and I watched the film. A great tween or teen movie. Ijole! Dora esta magnifica!
Missed the 2/2 of a webinar, part 2 on decluttering, downsizing, and organizing your stuff. Watched Dora and the Lost City of Gold with my friend DR at 17.00.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7547410/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Dora, at all ages in the film, was appropriately effervescent and positive-thinking.
FRI 16 AUG 2019- Had a late morning appointment in South Oakland. That afternoon D and M dropped SCMA and I off at the main branch of the public library. I chatted with Kathy M-W, one of my mentors, who stated that the CLP Library employees below management level voted yesterday to join a union. SC and I checked out some books. SC went for a swimming lesson, as transported by LM.
SAT 17 AUG 2019- Took care of some AAA business for D in the morning. DR and I went to see The Farewell
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8637428/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
about the NPR interview story regarding a Chinese grandma who is diagnosed with terminal cancer, and her extended, multinational Chinese family refuses to reveal the diagnosis to her, due to cultural issues. Awkwafina stars as her granddaughter, Lulu Wang (!) directed the movie.
DR and I stopped at Seoul Mart on the way to my home. Crispy, crunchy things to eat!
SUN 18 AUG 2019- Went with D, M, and SC to the chapel for Mass. Went for donuts and muffins after. Ran into the Bloomfield Little Italy Days as we attempted to go for Chinese food there. We ended up at Pan-Asian on Craig Street for lunch. Picked up WA and all but M went to North Versailles for Toy Story 4 movie
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1979376/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
We went to Burger King for the IMPOSSIBLE Burger, both vegetarian and vegan versions. Brought one home for M, too. Stopped at the Greek Food Festival, which had closed less than an hour earlier. D drove WA and SC home; I drove back at dusk and beyond.
MON 19 AUG 2019- Started to clean out a BIO 60 drawer, made air reservations for M and D, made calls to the eye doctor's office, updated my files on the computer and beyond. Prepared for museum work by catching up on reading, etc. Dinner with M and D.
TUE 20 AUG 2019- Chatted with J O this morning. Chrln stopped by. D got haircut, I picked up M after haircut. Shopping in Bloomfield, burger for D and nuggets and snacks for us in Shadyside. Grocery shopping in Friendship/ Shadyside. Hot, humid day over 93 Fahrenheit. Watched Jeopardy! with M. JO called.
WED 21 AUG 2019- Went to Bible Study. Read/ proclaimed the 1st Reading for the 21st SUN in Ordinary Time from Isaiah. Fr Mike led the group (13). I shared a terse verse/ poem/saying from Piet Hein at the end of Bible Study. Chatted with Pablo and with Ruihe after. Off to the store to get cleaning supplies. Help M and D with administrative chores. Taking care of medical & insurance phone calls and correspondence for me and for M.
THU 22 AUG 2019- Spent the morning catching up on phone calls after correspondence. Spent ~4 hours weeding out computer printouts from an ottoman (low-calorie Turkish delight?)...It rained mid-afternoon. My major meal was chez D and M, salmon with red potatoes and peas and corn. Peanut butter and jelly bun things for dessert. Will help M with email correspondence shortly.
FRI 23 AUG 2019- Went to Big Bird's palenke for drinks for the parish picnic this weekend. Went to an appointment for updating information late morning, had a sandwich for lunch, and did some clay projects before heading out to check out a pool for exercise via bus. Toured the facilities, and did water exercises and swimming for half an hour. Joined D and M for dinner of chicken macaroni salad and caramelized broiled, boiled sweet potatoes. Watched Jeopardy! with M.
SAT 24 AUG 2019- Stacy and I went to the science center for some da Vinci exhibition and Stars Over the Renaissance [skies] fun in the Buhl Planetarium! Took photos in the exhibits, and even a worker at the Green Screen, Brooke, emailed me one from there! Had lunch with M, more chicken/ macaroni salad and potato salad. Took a nap.
SUN 25 AUG 2019- Fr John Pf... from the Franciscan community in Lawrenceville celebrated the Mass. Ted W was the sacristan, with Tamika and Luke and Lucas serving. I lectored (1) with Gerry G (2). Don provided music from the loft.
The liturgy for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time included:
Entrance Hymn- The Kingdom of GOd
Gloria- C. Andrews
1st Reading- Is 66:18-21
Responsorial Psalm= # 117- O. Alstott
2nd Reading- Heb 12:5-7, 11-13
Alleluia- Alleluia Solemnelle de Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris
Gospel Reading- Lk 13:22-30
Preparation of the Gifts- Let us come now to the Kingdom
Sanctus- Roman Missal
Acclamation- Roman Missal
Amen- Community Mass- Richard Proulx
Lamb of God- Richard Proulx
Communion Hymn- You Bring Forth Bread from the Land- A. Motyka
Speech about a Men's group for our grouping
Recessional Hymn- In Christ there is no East or West
Went with Tito J and Tita Celi and D and M for Chinese buffet in Monroeville, skipping the parish picnic. Went back to D and M's home and worked on pilgrimage logistics with them.
After a simple dinner, worked on a Grant Ask Draft (which I had worked on by hand whilst at TS's, visiting Ohio/WV). Time to go to sleep!
MON 26 AUG 2019- Attended a water exercise class (~ 45minutes) this morning, had chicken pasta salad for lunch, went grocery shopping in Bloomfield and in Friendship/ Shadyside. Ate some chips with my dip at home. Received a priority envelope today.
TUE 27 AUG 2019- Rode the bus with Kate, Noreen, and Gloria to Big Bird's market in Squirrel Hill. Got supplies for quiche today. Also posted a letter. Caught up on some scanning today, as well. Made a yellow squash/ garlic/ basil large quiche mid-afternoon. Pretty, pretty good!
Paid some big-ticket bills before the beginning of the month. Whew!
WED 28 AUG 2019- Attended Bible Study, facilitated by Fr. Mike (+13+2 Oratorians) with D and M. Tnsha stopped by. Went with D and M to the Chinese grocery store; Sonia, Robert, and Cat's (chatted and enjoyed dinner there); and groceries at Bloomfield.
THU 29 AUG 2019- Finished a first draft of a proposal for the SEED committee. Handed it off to Brittany. Worked on travel insurance and paperwork for a trip for D and M. Had quiche and chicken-on-a-stick and fried rice for dinner.
FRI 30 AUG 2019- Had chicken and fried rice for brunch. Chatted with P and M this morning before an appointment late morning. Went to get snacks, then worked on four projects to glaze this afternoon. Stopped in at D and M. Brought back some Tylenol, regular strength. Prepared for work this weekend, in a most serious way. Ate the last piece of quiche which I made earlier. D and M enjoyed a seafood spectacular meal of baked fish with panko crumbs, with inky pusit on the side.
Watched the second round of the Tournament of Champions Jeopardy! (repeat from earlier this season) with M.
SAT 31 AUG 2019- Went to work to host a Spotlight on Triceratops ("three-horned face") (12-2: 86) (and occasionally, of the dueling Tyrannosaur rexes, or the Pteradon, Quetzlcoatlus). this afternoon. Interacted with visitors from the tri-state region, Michigan, upstate NY, Virginia, Louisiana, Colorado; as well as international visitors from Brazil, China, and Iraq. Got some of M's sinigang for snack, then went for pool exercises for 20 minutes. Mijung will retrieve me, and we will get DR for a fun night out, seeing Ismo at the Improv. We laughed heartily, as Ismo has an outsider's view of our culture and our language---and a knack for making Yoda sounds during his delivery. He spent the good portion of his delivery on the English word s**t, that is, excrement.
In the lobby, we took a photo with him, and I shared Sarah S (from graduate school)'s Finnish childhood song :
Sp?
Henne henne hake, keepis oodelay
which he corrected to:
Hema Hema Hake, keepis oodelay
We enjoyed dinner---I enjoyed a BBQ pulled pork taco and a chocolate chip vanilla ice cream sandwich. We dropped DR off first, then myself.
posted by Grace @ 8/01/2019 03:51:00 PM
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