Well, I survived my first week. Diana (the Exec. Assistant at the Cathedral) was right ... all kinds of people wanted a piece of me from the get-go. I've learned quickly to fall back on "When I get settled in, I'll get back to you..."
I made a big pot of beef vegetable soup on Saturday, had my first emergency call to the hospital early Sunday morning, and have my first funeral tomorrow (Wednesday). In between I've cleaned out cupboards, signed checks and found out where the closest shopping centers are. Sunday afternoon, I discovered a fantastic international grocery store not far from here ... every imagineable animal part fresh or frozen, dry goods labeled in languages I can't begin to pronounce and fruits & vegetables that look very intriguing.
Sunday at my welcome reception some people asked me "Do you think you'll like it here?" I replied that I didn't THINK so, I already KNEW so. In short, we're clicking.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
Settling In
I arrived here in Indy Saturday afternoon in time to get things unloaded before 3:30 Confessions and 5:00 Mass. Saturday was the first time I've presided in the Cathedral, so I was a bit distracted trying to get a sense of space, lighting, soundand such. I think things went well ... except for the homily, which I felt did not make a good first impression (actually, I thought it sucked) so I completely revamped it for Sunday morning.
I felt Sunday Mass went very well ... this time, the homily included. The Choir is awesome. After Mass we had a baby shower in the Rectory parlor ... apparently, there aren't many young couples in the Parish, so the anticipated birth of a new member is celebrated by all. It was a simple pitch-in, and was alot of fun. After everything was cleaned up I went in search of Big Lots to pick up a few things for my new digs.
Today the transition tsunami came ashore with the first of many "brought up to speed meetings", and there will be more over the next few days. Where the meetings leave off, there's a hefty stack of documents and newsletters to be read, as well as names to be learned and routines to be established. Since I split time between two offices across the street from each other, the Archdiocese is providing me with a new laptop, and the Director of computer stuff just finished getting me set up with that.
So here we go ...
I felt Sunday Mass went very well ... this time, the homily included. The Choir is awesome. After Mass we had a baby shower in the Rectory parlor ... apparently, there aren't many young couples in the Parish, so the anticipated birth of a new member is celebrated by all. It was a simple pitch-in, and was alot of fun. After everything was cleaned up I went in search of Big Lots to pick up a few things for my new digs.
Today the transition tsunami came ashore with the first of many "brought up to speed meetings", and there will be more over the next few days. Where the meetings leave off, there's a hefty stack of documents and newsletters to be read, as well as names to be learned and routines to be established. Since I split time between two offices across the street from each other, the Archdiocese is providing me with a new laptop, and the Director of computer stuff just finished getting me set up with that.
So here we go ...
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