Decorating Christmas Tree – For the first time in many years, I helped in decorating a live Christmas tree with my boyfriend Ed. Ed loves Christmas; so, he has put me in the mood by decorating. Our tree is short and full. We decorated it with red garland, purple, red and green beads, colorful lights and many balls including ones from his and mine past. Plus, threw in some of my Star Trek ornaments
We also placed two little white doves representing us on the tree. Not to be outdone we, placed an angel and a lit up star for the top of the tree.
I also placed a crèche which was from my parents. It is a family heirloom from Grammy Mrazik. It gave it the finishing touches.
All in all the tree looked like it came out of the 40’s living room. The glow was very romantic and have been blessed to have decorated with someone I love. Ed placed me in the holiday spirit. No more humbug for me.
There’s work to be done! Celebrating that is.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
CRD meeting
I am so excited for my presentation tomorrow at Penn State Great Valley. I will be doing a 20 min. talk on text a librarian. I hope it goes well and there are no technological glitches.
clogging up bathrooms
I can not believe how immature people can be by clogging up the men's bathroom.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Schwinn
I wish I could go biking more. As we move into the colder months, the weather has not made it conducive to go on the trails.
My boyfriend Ed bought me a Schwinn; so, we can go on the rail-to-trails.
I have not been on a bike in over 20 years and all I have been doing is practicing on it.
Hopefully, before the snow comes I will have some mileage underneath my belt.
My boyfriend Ed bought me a Schwinn; so, we can go on the rail-to-trails.
I have not been on a bike in over 20 years and all I have been doing is practicing on it.
Hopefully, before the snow comes I will have some mileage underneath my belt.
The word Nice
I went to mass and the priest mentioned how the word, "nice" had different definitions when it first made its way into the English language. During that time, the word meant coy, unscrupulous; far from kind, gentle and sweet of describing in what we mean today.
When did this word change? How many words have gone through this change? I know the word, "gay" has undergone a linguistic transformation as probably many words have. One only has to consult the Oxford English Dictionary in which a history of the word is given from its first usage to the present to prove that point.
Does anyone appreciate what a glorious gift we have been given in terms of language? Do we even care?
I for one am curious and will have to pick my words a bit more wisely.
Just don't call me nice.
When did this word change? How many words have gone through this change? I know the word, "gay" has undergone a linguistic transformation as probably many words have. One only has to consult the Oxford English Dictionary in which a history of the word is given from its first usage to the present to prove that point.
Does anyone appreciate what a glorious gift we have been given in terms of language? Do we even care?
I for one am curious and will have to pick my words a bit more wisely.
Just don't call me nice.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
R.I.P. Fr. Jacob Welle
Father Jacob P. Welle, M.S.C.
1925 – 2010
Father Jacob P. Welle, M.S.C., was born on May 22, 1925, in Allentown, to Jacob and Elizabeth (Bender) Welle. In 1939 he entered Sacred Heart Mission Seminary, Geneva, Il, the minor seminary of the United States Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, After minor seminary, he was admitted into the MSC Novitiate in 1944 at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Shelby, OH, and made his first Profession of the evangelical vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, on September 18, 1945. He continued his studies for the priesthood at the same Seminary, professing perpetual vows in 1948. On November 30, 1950, he was ordained to the Priesthood in St. Peter’s Church, Mansfield, Ohio, by the Most Reverend Leo Scharmach, M.S.C., D.D, bishop of Vunapope, Papua, New Guinea, and the following Sunday celebrated his first Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Allentown.
Father Welle’s first assignment was in 1951 as Parochial Vicar at Holy Family Parish, Nazareth, PA, in the then Archdiocese of Philadelphia. In 1953 he moved to Illinois and was appointed to the faculty of the Sacred Heart Mission Seminary, Geneva, in the diocese of Rockford, and taught there until 1968. During this time he also studied at Rosary College, River Forest, IL (1958-61) and Loyola University, Chicago, IL (1960-61), receiving a B.A. degree and a Master of Science in Library Science. From 1961-67 he was the Superior of the M.S.C. Community at Sacred Heart Mission Seminary, Geneva, as well as a Provincial Councilor of the USA Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. In 1969 he was transferred to Pennsylvania, to reside in the newly formed MSC Community, at Center Valley, PA. Under his guidance, the Sacred Heart College Seminary, Center Valley, PA, was constructed as a residence for MSC Priesthood Candidates studying at the then Allentown College of St. Francis De Sales. During all these years, Father Welle was steadily engaged as a full time Librarian of Allentown College beginning in 1969 until his retirement as Librarian Emeritus in 1999. For 25 years, he also served as a weekend Assistant, at St. Agnes’ parish, Sellersville, PA, in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. During this time he also served as Superior of the MSC Community from 1970-72 and as Administrator from 1976-77. When he retired from DeSales University in 1999, he moved to Holy Family Parish, Nazareth, PA, as its first Senior Priest. In 2005, for reasons of health, Father Welle chose to spend his remaining years at Sacred Heart Villa, the retirement and health care facility of the United States Province of the Society of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. Following a brief illness, Father Welle died on Monday, October 25, at Saint Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. Father Welle was predeceased by his sisters Bertha (Jenkins) and Catherine (Silfies), and his nephew, David Silfies. He is survived by his brother Hubert and his wife Mary of Allentown, his niece Patricia of Allentown, his nephews Michael and his wife Elise of Fort Mill, NC, Stephen Silfies and wife Alicen of Macungie, and Robert Jenkins and his wife Cathy of Allentown.
Services
Father Welle will lie in state in Holy Family Church, 430 West Center Street, Nazareth, PA, on Wednesday, October 27, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m. with the Father Michael Camilli, MSC, Rector and Superior of Sacred Heart Villa, Center Valley, presiding. On Thursday, October 28, a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with Father Raymond Diesbourg, M.S.C., Provincial Superior of the USA Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, as principal Celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Family parish cemetery. The Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA, 18064, is in charge of arrangements. Donations can be sent to the Father Jacob Welle, MSC, Memorial Fund, c/o Sacred Heart Villa, 3300 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA, 18034-9563.
“May the angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome you and take you to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem. “
1925 – 2010
Father Jacob P. Welle, M.S.C., was born on May 22, 1925, in Allentown, to Jacob and Elizabeth (Bender) Welle. In 1939 he entered Sacred Heart Mission Seminary, Geneva, Il, the minor seminary of the United States Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, After minor seminary, he was admitted into the MSC Novitiate in 1944 at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Shelby, OH, and made his first Profession of the evangelical vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, on September 18, 1945. He continued his studies for the priesthood at the same Seminary, professing perpetual vows in 1948. On November 30, 1950, he was ordained to the Priesthood in St. Peter’s Church, Mansfield, Ohio, by the Most Reverend Leo Scharmach, M.S.C., D.D, bishop of Vunapope, Papua, New Guinea, and the following Sunday celebrated his first Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Allentown.
Father Welle’s first assignment was in 1951 as Parochial Vicar at Holy Family Parish, Nazareth, PA, in the then Archdiocese of Philadelphia. In 1953 he moved to Illinois and was appointed to the faculty of the Sacred Heart Mission Seminary, Geneva, in the diocese of Rockford, and taught there until 1968. During this time he also studied at Rosary College, River Forest, IL (1958-61) and Loyola University, Chicago, IL (1960-61), receiving a B.A. degree and a Master of Science in Library Science. From 1961-67 he was the Superior of the M.S.C. Community at Sacred Heart Mission Seminary, Geneva, as well as a Provincial Councilor of the USA Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. In 1969 he was transferred to Pennsylvania, to reside in the newly formed MSC Community, at Center Valley, PA. Under his guidance, the Sacred Heart College Seminary, Center Valley, PA, was constructed as a residence for MSC Priesthood Candidates studying at the then Allentown College of St. Francis De Sales. During all these years, Father Welle was steadily engaged as a full time Librarian of Allentown College beginning in 1969 until his retirement as Librarian Emeritus in 1999. For 25 years, he also served as a weekend Assistant, at St. Agnes’ parish, Sellersville, PA, in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. During this time he also served as Superior of the MSC Community from 1970-72 and as Administrator from 1976-77. When he retired from DeSales University in 1999, he moved to Holy Family Parish, Nazareth, PA, as its first Senior Priest. In 2005, for reasons of health, Father Welle chose to spend his remaining years at Sacred Heart Villa, the retirement and health care facility of the United States Province of the Society of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. Following a brief illness, Father Welle died on Monday, October 25, at Saint Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. Father Welle was predeceased by his sisters Bertha (Jenkins) and Catherine (Silfies), and his nephew, David Silfies. He is survived by his brother Hubert and his wife Mary of Allentown, his niece Patricia of Allentown, his nephews Michael and his wife Elise of Fort Mill, NC, Stephen Silfies and wife Alicen of Macungie, and Robert Jenkins and his wife Cathy of Allentown.
Services
Father Welle will lie in state in Holy Family Church, 430 West Center Street, Nazareth, PA, on Wednesday, October 27, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m. with the Father Michael Camilli, MSC, Rector and Superior of Sacred Heart Villa, Center Valley, presiding. On Thursday, October 28, a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with Father Raymond Diesbourg, M.S.C., Provincial Superior of the USA Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, as principal Celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Family parish cemetery. The Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA, 18064, is in charge of arrangements. Donations can be sent to the Father Jacob Welle, MSC, Memorial Fund, c/o Sacred Heart Villa, 3300 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA, 18034-9563.
“May the angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome you and take you to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem. “
Friday, October 22, 2010
Wow
It seems like a lifetime that I had posted anything, but when you think about it Sept. 1st is eons ago. I guess I have not written anything for a while because one I have been too busy and two I could not get into the account.
Anyway, I will be ending this blog at the end of the year. I can say I did a year blog. I need to find how I can combine all the entries together and make a chap book.
A year in my life blog has been fun. I can not wait to see where this ends come December 31st 2010.
Anyway, I will be ending this blog at the end of the year. I can say I did a year blog. I need to find how I can combine all the entries together and make a chap book.
A year in my life blog has been fun. I can not wait to see where this ends come December 31st 2010.
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