I had just spent over an hour writing and blogging materials to share with all of you -- those of you who are reading this -- should there be anyone -- and for some reason, the material was lost! Don't you just hate things like that!
My day had been going well, however, as the day progresses, I have become more stressed and agitated. I am not sure why. Possibly, I am beginning on feeling the stresses of various work that will be coming my way. From the beginning of School and the "Kick Off" of various activities as the Summer winds down to my mother's 80th Birthday celebration to Dolly Partons upcoming benefit concert that we will be hosting. I just have to remember: If God has brought me to it -- God will bring me THROUGH it!
It is the TRUST and FAITH in God that continually pulls me up and lifts me up, especially in times in which I feel most vulnerable. At times, people think that just because I am a "Priest", that I (and/or) other Priests, do not suffer down times, feel burdens or are indespensible! At times, the weight of the Cross is heavy on each of us, but it is through the Cross in which we are challenged, uplifted, renewed and empowered.
EEEEEE...I really didn't expect to get this philosophical etc...
Anyway, this morning I woke up early to begin my day being interviewed on WBUL/98.1 THE BULL radio station with the Moo Crew. I enjoyed my time on the "air", however, it was brief!
The Dolly Concert continues to make a few buzzes here and there --- with people wanting to know about tickets etc. www.saintmarkcatholicchurch.net or Ticketmaster.com
I cannot believe that my mother will turn 80 years old on Friday, August 15th. What a milestone for such a great mom and terrific woman. She definitely is a leader of our Roman Catholic Faith and a source of inspiration for many! We are going to celebrate in a big way the day after my mother's birthday with a Mass of Thanksgiving, presiding by Bishop Gainer, along with some priests from the Diocese of Beaumont. I also know relatives and friends from all over will be joining us for this wonderful celebration.
Well, yesterday, I did have a good time releasing stress by heading out to Kings Island with some good friends and riding some of the rides! It never fails, that wherever I go, I seem to "run into" parishioners both past and present! After our day at Kings Island, I traveled off to the Tennis Tournament, across the street from Kings Island and had the chance to see Wimbeldon Champ, NADAL play. It was exciting!
Today, has mostly meetings, catching up with correspondences, doing "odds n ends", celebrating Mass tonight and then another meeting after that!
I continue to ask for your prayers, as I continue to take one day at a time!
PEACE OUT!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
FOREVER
Well, it is Wednesday night and I am still at the office. I realized, that it has been a while, since I have posted anything on this blog.
The days have been filled with ministry, office work, putting out fires, dinners, gatherings, liturgies and wonderful MEETINGS!
I have also been busy securing items for our Evening Among Friends Encore Series with Dolly Parton, which is scheduled to take place on October 25, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Brock Auditorium in Richmond.
Today, I was able to secure the deal with Makers Mark Bourbon, as they will be making speciality bottles for our event. They will be dipping the bottles in pink wax and we will auction these bottles off at a variety of locations throughout Lexington and Madison Counties.
Today, I also met with our caterers and began the "outline" plan of what I wish to "envision" for the VIP party which will be held immediately after the performance and the MEET N GREET party which will be held BEFORE the performance. SO MANY DETAILS!!!!
Also today, the printed tickets arrived for the 600 plus VIP's that will be attending the gala!
Last night, I had a wonderful gathering at my home with the "OLD" parish council (those members whose three year commitment has now expired) and the "NEW" parish council (those members who now will begin their three year commitment) It was a wonderful evening of food, fellowship and time together. I thoroughly enjoy both the Parish Council and the Finance Council. I used to dread such meetings, but the more I grew in security of my own position as Pastor and the more I understood how these two bodies function, it became a joy to spend quality time each month with these individuals. It also amazes me, how much time people are willing to give to me, their pastor, their church etc.. I truly am grateful for the sacrifices that individuals have made on behalf of their stewardship; their offering to our Church.
THE IPHONE has been updated, however, a MAJOR glitch has occurred in the syncing of the IPHONE with OUTLOOK EXPRESS. Outlook express has all of my calendar contacts. And this "Glitch" is occurring all throughout the world. HOWEVER, my IT guy has solved it.....so, whoever wants the "IN"...send some $$ for our church..LOL
Anyway, off to do more work. Thanks for reading.
The days have been filled with ministry, office work, putting out fires, dinners, gatherings, liturgies and wonderful MEETINGS!
I have also been busy securing items for our Evening Among Friends Encore Series with Dolly Parton, which is scheduled to take place on October 25, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Brock Auditorium in Richmond.
Today, I was able to secure the deal with Makers Mark Bourbon, as they will be making speciality bottles for our event. They will be dipping the bottles in pink wax and we will auction these bottles off at a variety of locations throughout Lexington and Madison Counties.
Today, I also met with our caterers and began the "outline" plan of what I wish to "envision" for the VIP party which will be held immediately after the performance and the MEET N GREET party which will be held BEFORE the performance. SO MANY DETAILS!!!!
Also today, the printed tickets arrived for the 600 plus VIP's that will be attending the gala!
Last night, I had a wonderful gathering at my home with the "OLD" parish council (those members whose three year commitment has now expired) and the "NEW" parish council (those members who now will begin their three year commitment) It was a wonderful evening of food, fellowship and time together. I thoroughly enjoy both the Parish Council and the Finance Council. I used to dread such meetings, but the more I grew in security of my own position as Pastor and the more I understood how these two bodies function, it became a joy to spend quality time each month with these individuals. It also amazes me, how much time people are willing to give to me, their pastor, their church etc.. I truly am grateful for the sacrifices that individuals have made on behalf of their stewardship; their offering to our Church.
THE IPHONE has been updated, however, a MAJOR glitch has occurred in the syncing of the IPHONE with OUTLOOK EXPRESS. Outlook express has all of my calendar contacts. And this "Glitch" is occurring all throughout the world. HOWEVER, my IT guy has solved it.....so, whoever wants the "IN"...send some $$ for our church..LOL
Anyway, off to do more work. Thanks for reading.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
A Day of Sacraments....
Today I saw my friends Father Joe Daleo and Msgr. Groth off to their next stop on their week long vacation.
I immediately got back into "work" mode and returned to the office this morning. After sending out some letters in seeking some corporate benefactors for our Evening Among Friends Encore Series with Dolly Parton, I began the day:
Today at 1 p.m. I have the Baptism of William Arial Franco Perez! It is a great privilege to administer the Sacraments and how wonderful it is to welcome a new person into the community of Christ.
At 2:00 p.m. today I will meet with a couple who will begin the discernment process towards the Sacrament of Marriage. So often today, we have lost the understanding that Marriage IS A SACRAMENT and a COMMITMENT that should not be taken lightly. Just in all the time of preparing for a caterer, dress, music etc... so, should the same amount of time (if not TRIPLE) should be applied to the understanding of God's call to this Sacred Life of Marriage!
At 3:30 p.m. I will be listening to Confessions -- another humbling aspect of Ministry.
At 4:00 p.m. I will celebrate our Saturday Evening Mass which is the anticipatory Mass for Sunday. A unique touch to today's liturgy, is that two individuals: Emily Gillespie and Patrick Schneider will exchange their Marriage Vows within the liturgy today!
At 8:00 p.m. I will take in a wonderful Play in Lexington in which a very good friend of mine, Debbie Hoskins, is acting in....
I am excited that our EBAY AUCTION of two tickets to 9 to 5 the MUSICAL, the premier in Los Angeles has reached $2,000.00. These tickets include airfare within the United States and HOUSE SEATS (which are the best seats in the house!)
Our EBAY AUCTION of TWO ROCKING CHAIRS to sit at the base of the stage for our concert with Dolly Parton on October 25th are only at $1,000.00. Each of those seats are worth $1,000.00 -- so right now, it seems like it is a buy one, get one free deal --- I will pray that this deal doesn't last long!!! WE NEED THE MONEY, to help DOLLY look cheap!!! (Her words!)
I immediately got back into "work" mode and returned to the office this morning. After sending out some letters in seeking some corporate benefactors for our Evening Among Friends Encore Series with Dolly Parton, I began the day:
Today at 1 p.m. I have the Baptism of William Arial Franco Perez! It is a great privilege to administer the Sacraments and how wonderful it is to welcome a new person into the community of Christ.
At 2:00 p.m. today I will meet with a couple who will begin the discernment process towards the Sacrament of Marriage. So often today, we have lost the understanding that Marriage IS A SACRAMENT and a COMMITMENT that should not be taken lightly. Just in all the time of preparing for a caterer, dress, music etc... so, should the same amount of time (if not TRIPLE) should be applied to the understanding of God's call to this Sacred Life of Marriage!
At 3:30 p.m. I will be listening to Confessions -- another humbling aspect of Ministry.
At 4:00 p.m. I will celebrate our Saturday Evening Mass which is the anticipatory Mass for Sunday. A unique touch to today's liturgy, is that two individuals: Emily Gillespie and Patrick Schneider will exchange their Marriage Vows within the liturgy today!
At 8:00 p.m. I will take in a wonderful Play in Lexington in which a very good friend of mine, Debbie Hoskins, is acting in....
I am excited that our EBAY AUCTION of two tickets to 9 to 5 the MUSICAL, the premier in Los Angeles has reached $2,000.00. These tickets include airfare within the United States and HOUSE SEATS (which are the best seats in the house!)
Our EBAY AUCTION of TWO ROCKING CHAIRS to sit at the base of the stage for our concert with Dolly Parton on October 25th are only at $1,000.00. Each of those seats are worth $1,000.00 -- so right now, it seems like it is a buy one, get one free deal --- I will pray that this deal doesn't last long!!! WE NEED THE MONEY, to help DOLLY look cheap!!! (Her words!)
Friday, July 18, 2008
Hosting Guest
Today, I am pleased to welcome Fr. Joe Daleo and Monsignor Groth to Richmond, Kentucky as they are vacationing for a few weeks. Monsignor Groth is a priest for the Diocese of Lake Charles and Fr. Daleo is a priest from the Dicoese of Beaumont and is my mother's Pastor. They arrived yesterday and will depart tomorrow.
Last night we had a wonderful (albeit fattening) meal at one of my favorite restaurants, Merrick Inn with their A+ waiter John.
Today, I will show them around Richmond/Lexington and then tonight will dine out at Robindale Farm with my good friends the Raab's!
I will also be trying to get some work done for our upcoming Evening Among Friends Encore Series with Dolly Parton.
Last night we had a wonderful (albeit fattening) meal at one of my favorite restaurants, Merrick Inn with their A+ waiter John.
Today, I will show them around Richmond/Lexington and then tonight will dine out at Robindale Farm with my good friends the Raab's!
I will also be trying to get some work done for our upcoming Evening Among Friends Encore Series with Dolly Parton.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
FIRST DAY OF BLOGGING
Today is my first day of blogging! How excited I am to be "up with snuff" in the computer world. Here is where you will find my activities of what I am doing today, tomorrow. You will learn about the joys and challenges that are facing me and the activities of which I got myself into!
Other than that, I am excited to have this opportunity in sharing a part of who I am and the experiences I have been blessed to experience!
Other than that, I am excited to have this opportunity in sharing a part of who I am and the experiences I have been blessed to experience!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Welcome!
Hi there. I'm Father Jim Sichko. Welcome to my blog and thanks for stopping by. This should be a lot of fun.
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