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Father Frank's Log: 8th-15th OCtober

14/10/2016

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FATHER FRANK’S LOG: 8TH – 15TH OCTOBER

One of our volunteers told me this week that she was heading off on her first visit to Rome and what came to mind immediately was that little phrase: “Rome wasn’t built in a day”; and that seemed appropriate as I try to settle in here at St. Mungo’s and find myself getting frustrated at times trying to learn so many things. As I mentioned last Sunday at Masses I’m having a struggle getting used to all the keys and, so far, I’ve been locked in; locked out and was becoming afraid I might eventually be locked up. Lights, phones and alarms are another challenge; as are banks and books and confusing correspondence. I’ve been down and up, and down and up, to the Archdiocesan offices in Clyde Street to be vetted and mandated, and to swear my Profession of Faith and my Oath of Fidelity so as to formally take up my role as Parish Priest. I’m here just over a week and so much has been happening.

Thank you for the lovely welcome to Father Gareth and I at last weekend’s Masses; even more than ever we are keen to get working and, with your help, try to move the parish forward. Father Gareth as you know is keen to meet with young adults and explore with them some fruitful ways of coming together. I’d be keen on meeting with anyone who might be interested in being part of the music ministry in St. Mungo’s; those who have been part of it in the past; those who are part of it now, and those who never have been but would like to explore the possibilities. There is a beautiful organ there not being used on a regular basis and there is a vast array of beautiful liturgical music that can really help to make the liturgy a place where hearts and minds and voices are raised to God. I myself have been very involved in parish folk group ministry and the learning and playing of some of the folk group material now available is such a prayerful experience in itself. So if anyone might be interested why not let me know – you can approach me in the church or give me a call.
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Those are just two of the things that come to mind – there will be many others as we journey together, but Rome wasn’t built in a day, and having reached my 65th year I will take as my mantra this 17th century prayer from a very wise senior nun:

Lord, you know better than I know myself that I am growing older and will one day be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from craving to straighten out everybody's affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody; helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom, it seems a pity not to use it all, but You know Lord, that I want a few friends at the end.
Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details; give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains. They are increasing, and love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by. I dare not ask for grace enough to enjoy the tales of other's pains, but help me to endure them with patience. I dare not ask for improved memory, but for a growing humility and a lessening cocksureness when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken.
Keep me reasonably sweet; I do not want to be a saint - some of them are so hard to live with - but a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the Devil. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places and talents in unexpected people. And give me, O Lord, the grace to tell them so.
Amen.
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alice moore nee hampson link
15/10/2016 10:08:09 pm

i lived in the parish till our building was knocked down i lived in 64 parson st top house my fathers perants lived in the same houde tilltheir death then the house went tomy father mark hampson my favourite priest was father john mary who used to come into our primary school to check who had been at mass on sunday i was at st mungos primary at the time remember once missed mass and he seemed to know he asked what colour the priest had on and of course i got it wrong we were up canrl banks playing and when my mother found out she was going to kill me i have good memories of townhead and the people were great then both my parents got laid to rest their before they were buired the father at the time gave permission as we had moved from parish thought really good of him as my father had been baptised there and married there and we were all baptised there well enough of me now i wish you all the best in the parish and hope you stay for a long time your alice moore (nee hampson)

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Claire Broderick
17/10/2016 09:45:42 pm

A lovely read Fr Frank. I hope you do a weekly one which I will read with interest! Best wishes to you.

Claire Broderick

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Brenda Hogan
19/10/2016 09:35:05 am

I really enjoyed reading your log Fr. Frank and I hope you haven't had too many more mishaps with keys etc! I would like to congratulate you and your team on the revamped design of the website. I had looked at the website a while back and found it difficult to navigate. The new design is fantastic and the photographs of the church are beautiful. Keep up the good work and I look forward to reading lots more editions of your log. Wishing you all the best in your new appointment in Glasgow.

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John Bradley
19/10/2016 09:11:06 pm

Nice touch to have a log Fr Frank. Browsing the website tonight I noticed I could click links to Twitter and Facebook, fantastic! The new layout and information is very informative, my wife and I are looking forward to your tweets, posts and your log. It's a nice touch when priests are getting less and less that the church reaches out in other ways than the less traditional ways; your words in your log were very nice.

John

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Mary O'Brien
23/10/2016 08:41:29 pm

Brilliant read - you had me laughing out loud. Look forward to reading more.

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Catherine Healy
24/10/2016 05:50:18 pm

Love the new web page layout Fr. Frank, its lovely to see the beautiful inside of St Mungos. Enjoying reading your 2 logs so far, great read.

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Brody C link
12/4/2021 06:57:01 am

Hello mate greeat blog

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