The beginning of the school year, road trips, and retreats

School is off to a fine start. Hard to believe we're already in our fourth week of classes!  I've sure been busy these past few weeks, which is why I haven't written recently, but I finally have time to give you all an update as to what's been happening.

I'm settling into my job at the school pretty well.  It's different to not be teaching all day (I am co-teaching a drama class this semester, and I may teach one section by myself next semester, but that remains to be seen.) But I'm doing alright.  I find myself spending a lot of time looking over music and planning for upcoming school liturgies, which is great, because it gives me a chance to work on my piano playing.

I still haven't settled into a Parish yet, mainly because with the exception of the Sunday we went to Fr. Matthew's first Mass, I've had to sing at Mass for the school every weekend. every Sunday the football team has Mass at 8 AM at the school, before they practice, so I've been going to that Mass.  Hopefully I'll get a chance to be involved in a Parish a bit more at some point, but for now, I'm happy helping out where I'm needed.

Another part of my job is to go on all the class retreats.  I haven't done much in the way of leading any of the retreats just yet, but once I see how the retreats are structured, I will hopefully be able to jump in and help out!

Over Labor Day weekend, I took advantage of the fact that my Grandparents are only 4 hours away from Novi, and I drove down to visit them.  It was good to see them again, because it had  been FAR too long, and I enjoyed the time I spent with them.  I also got to go up to Chicago, and go to the Chicago Jazz Festival with a friend from NM who is now in Chicago for school.  It was a great time, and I was definitely glad the rain didn't spoil our fun.  We heard some great Jazz that day!

Fall is definitely in the air now.  Looking forward to seeing the trees change color, here in a few weeks!