Friday, October 2, 2009

October already

Was one year at St Joseph’s, Paris, on Monday last.

Today was the opening and blessing of the spectacular new gymnasium and science centre at Marymount International School, Paris. This is a magnficent development and a great credit to the Sisters, parents, pupils, teachers and all who brought this about. The USA Ambassador to France spoke at the opening as did the Mayor of Neuilly-sur-Seine. 

Was at dentist this week for the first time in ages - quite good was the verdict.

RTE Radio “Documentary on One” next Saturday evening, 10 October, is looking at life in St Joseph’s, Paris. The idea came from Liam O’Brien and the long and hard work of getting it all together was done by Kaye Mortely. Kaye will be talking to Pat Kenny on his raido programme on Friday, 9 October 

9th October is my birthday. But, in case this looks like a hint for greetings for the event, it is not. I don’t ‘do’ birthday parties any more. That day I will be in Marymount School, Paris, helping out with a staff retreat. I’m delighted to celebrate the old birthday this way!

But a little ‘confession’ to make - I am leaving Paris at 2 p.m. Saturday, 10 October and returning from Dublin Airport 7 a.m. Sunday, 11 October. Why? A great friend in Dublin, has got me a ticket to see Ireland vs Italy at Croke Park! What a birthday present! But not to worry I should be back for 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday - all going well!                                                                AT

Posted by AT at 17:28:35
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2 Responses to “October already”

  1. appreciative listener says:
    October 20, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    Dear Fr Aidan, what an exceptional interview you did on
    BBC this morning. Heartwarming and hopeful that there are
    such compassionate, thoroughly kind, understanding and
    sensitive human beings and carers. NI and people affected
    by suicide and child abuse have a friend and leader. Your
    honesty and feelings commmunicated such tenderness
    and good example. Well done, good and faithful servant.

  2. appreciative listener says:
    October 20, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    Dear Father Aidan, what an exceptional interview you did
    on BBC this morning. Heartwarming and hopeful that such
    compassionate, thoroughly kind, understanding and
    sensitive, caring human beings as you are helping the
    people of Ardoyne and those affected by suicide have you
    as a friend and inspiration. Your honesty communicated
    with such tenderness is a great example. Well done, good
    and faithful servant.

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