Well Irene came and went. She caused more damage to some than others but, think it’s fair to say, people were generally pleased that things were not as bad as had been expected. I had two Masses on Sunday – the first at 7am and there were nine people there!…
It’s Friday evening in Rockville Centre, New York. The place – the East Coast of America is bracing itself for Hurricane Irene. I took this photo about two hours ago. It’s a petrol station on the corner and its message is simple – there’s no petrol left. Apart from that…
Fr John McCarthy is one of the priests here at St Agnes’ Cathedral. We share an Ordination Date (though a good few years between the two!! He was ordained three years ago). John spent about twenty years in the US Navy before deciding to become a priest. He believes his…
I was in Virginia for two days last week. I met my aunt there and spent some time with family friends. It was lovely – too much food – but that was lovely too 🙂 On Friday afternoon we went to the cinema – a.k.a. “Movie Theatre/TheatER” (Tomaaaaato/Tomato) We went…
Yesterday I tried to find a few words to say on the gospel passage of the hiring of the workers for the vineyard. It seems a strange one! Employer goes out early in the day, hires workers, agrees a wage and sends them to work. Later he goes out again,…
Since August 1997 I have been coming to Long Island, New York for a few weeks each year. It started when I worked in the Marriage Tribunal, Galway and our office used to close for the month of August. I spent two “Augusts” in St Patrick’s Parish, Huntington and, since…
“How is Alpha?” is a question I’ve been asked quite a bit in recent months. He’s doing well. At the moment he’s on holidays with my cousin Brendan who is seriously good with dogs!! I was in Brendan’s house a few weeks ago and was very taken by how well…
We had the usual Pattern at Urlaur Abbey on August 3rd. A DVD of the Mass, Pageant and family day celebrations will soon be available. I had my own little “Flip” recorder and took a few short clips. Including one here – it’s a dance performed following the Pageant and…
I celebrated today (August 12th) with my cousin Lauren Gaffney and Jeremy Sternberg as they married in St Agnes’ Cathedral, Rockville Centre. It was a lovely gathering of family and friends. I was happy to be part of it and wish them every happiness and blessing as they start out…
NO, I’ve not finally flipped!! It’s time for May in August …. I heard “Kentish Town Waltz” on Mid West Radio yesterday and thought it was a lovely piece of music – didn’t fully catch the lyrics but the tone was pure class. I caught the name of the performer…
