Thanks to the generosity of a couple parishioners, I was able to go with three friends to the Indians’ game on my day off.  The Indians not only beat Kansas City 9 to 4, but we had lots of free food.  There is nothing like seeing a game live, but I ate too much and had to buy a sweatshirt.  It’s August, but it was only 64º and windy!  However, I was able to get home in time to watch Shawn Johnson finally win a gold medal for gymnastics.  Sports takes my mind off the clustering and other problems.

 On Monday night Nativity hosted a very long cluster meeting.  A lot was discussed about the future of the homeless shelter and the finances of a new parish.  It was also mentioned that Nativity would be sending the bishop an alternate proposal.  We will have a town meeting for discussion of the proposals on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 1:00 p.m.  All are invited to attend.

 Our Annual Eucharistic Devotions will be held on September 7.  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin after the 10:30 Mass, and continue until the closing Benediction at 5:00 p.m.  Please sign up to spend some time before the Blessed Sacrament, especially important this year during the clustering process.

 Last week I hired a new housekeeper.  Her name is Jane Yenni and she drives  to work all the way from Wakeman.  Jane is a hard worker and will help me organize.  She is married with 3 children and 5 grandchildren.  She also likes cats.  Please make her feel welcome when you meet her.  No one could ever replace Jeri Tressel, but we each have our own God given talents, and Jane has many.

 I can’t believe the Olympics are coming to a close.  How exciting to all who were go gifted to participate.  How rewarding for us to be able to watch when most of the Chinese people don’t even have a television.

A True Story:  A man could not find his luggage at the airport baggage area, so he went to the lost luggage office.  He told the woman there, that his bags never showed up.  She smiled and told him not to worry, because she was a trained professional and he was in good hands.  “Now,” she asked him, “has your plane arrived yet?”

GO BROWNS!!

With Him and His Mom,