Quiet Day,Nov.24,08

Today all the remaining participants of the Eparchial Assembly have left for their home parishes.The Assembly was a great gathering of priests and lay representatives. All the discussions went smoothly.There was a great sense of cooperation among the participants.This whole week has been very cold and hence there was no way of getting out of the building for walks.
Uniformity in the practice of the liturgy,more involvement in the Youth Ministry , strengthening of family values etc were some of the major topics touched by the participants during the discussions.

New York

Went for the blessing of the house of Mariyamma and Roni on Nov.15th..Jogy ,Anita and the children were there. Sajan came to the O'Hare airport.Had dinner with him. On the way ,felt the fall of the first snow flurries.

Eparchial Assembly,Nov.17,08

At the SVD house for the Eparchial Assembly.Came here on Nov.17th night.The rooms do not have any private toilet facilities.Also very cold outside.A very inconvenient place.

Dallas,Nov.1

Participated in the first Birthday celebration of Maria, Noby's daughter. Stayed at Noby's place from Thursday to Monday(Oct.30-Nov.3). On sunday, said mass in English for the children at the Garland church and then in the afternoon said mass at the Coppel station. Addressed the the parents and CCD teachers before the mass.Sunday was a hectic day.
Returned to Chicago on Monday and was here in Chciago for the whole day of Tuesday. In the evening watched the election news and saw the election f Obama as the President.Mccain perforemd poorly in the campaign.The economic meltdown turned out to beone of main the reasons for the failure of Mccain.