March 1, 2005 (Tuesday)
The day started off with the news of Fr. Alexander passing away this morning. His funeral will be here this Thursday at the Abbey. I had spirtual direction today which lasted for about an hour.
March 2, 2005 (Wednesday)
Vespers was held today for Fr. Alexander. After vespers I spent the night working on my Philosophy paper that was due the next day.
March 3, 2005 (Thursday)
Fr. Alexander's funeral mass started today at 11am. After the mass I took off to go get some pizza from Gambino's.
March 4, 2005 (Friday)
Attended Stations of the Cross at 7pm at St. Peter's Church in Stansberry. After the stations stopped at a gas station to pick up a donut.
March 5, 2005 (Saturday)
Went to mass this morning at Clyde because I had to set lunch up at the school for the students. Spent the day working on my self-evaluation except for when I took off for apostolics.
March 6, 2005 (Sunday)
Finished my Writing II paper today. Hopefully Dr. Johnson will like it. A Knights of Columbus First Degree Ceremony was held today. We had 15 people make their first degree.
March 7, 2005 (Monday)
Turned in our writing papers, and then Dr. Johnson let us go. When I got back to my room I took a nap until my next class.
March 8, 2005 (Tuesday)
I took my Theology test today. The test was not to hard, actually I think I over studied for it. Hopefully my grade will show that. Our Philosophy papers were pretty bad. Fr. Issac gave them back to us to redo.
March 9, 2005 (Wednesday)
Last day of Mid-Terms wind down with an SBS test. After supper today I went to watch Phantom of the Opera at the Hangar. The movie was well done and I incourage you to see it.
March 10, 2005 (Thursday)
Went to Wal-Mart today after News and Views. I bought a computer chair and a Wal-Mart card with $20 on it, so that I can download music off of there site.
March 11, 2005 (Friday)
The Board of Regents are here today and we threw them a great meal, espically for a Friday in Lent. After the meal I took off to see Robots. This was a very good comedy.
March 12, 2005 (Saturday)
Went to Apostolics and after returning back to Conception took off for St. Joseph. Here we ate at a Irish/Mexican restaurant, and then went to play Putt-Putt. We ran into a problem here because the course was closed for the winter. We walked around the mall and spent a good amount in a CD store before returning back to Conception.
March 13, 2005 (Sunday)
Boring day so I went to eat at Subway. After Subway I took a trip to Wal-Mart where I bought Married With Children Season 3. Theb before returning to Conception I watched Man of the House at the Hangar.
March 17, 2005 (Thursday)
Today is St. Patrick's Day. The school held a St. Patrick's party during supper where we were served with green lemon-aid and tea. Also a comedy was put on about the life of St. Patrick's along with the Irish Pub band playing while we ate. Went Cosmic Bowling after supper. My ticket won the bowl for $25, but I gave it to John to bowl for me. He knocked down only 8 pins so we walked away with out the money.
March 18, 2005 (Friday)
After Evening Prayer ran out the door, in a car, and off at 90mph to Kansas City in hopes of making it to the Chrism Mass on time. After a few wrong turns we made it to the city, parked, and ran to the Cathedral with only 5 minutes to spare. By being se close to start time out seat was towards the back. This is the prettiest mass I have ever attended. After mass I we dtuck around for snacks and got to talk to Bishop Finn.
March 19, 2005 (Saturday)
A chess tournament was held at school today. I was not in it, but I did check it out for awhile. After getting done with watching the tournament I went out to see Ring 2.
March 20, 2005 (Palm Sunday)
The palms were blessed and handed out today.
March 22, 2005 (Tuesday)
Only one class day to go. The end is so close I can taste it. Eight of us went to Applebees to eat today to kick off our Spring Break that will some arrive.
March 23, 2005 (Wednesday)
Finally classes are over!
March 24, 2005 (Holy Thursday)
The retreat starts today after adoration. During this retreat we will not talk until after Easter Vigil which will be Sunday Morning at 4:30am. After mass the agape meal was held and I ate lamb for the first time. To me it tastes a little roast beef but it is not that good. Following the meal I stopped to talk to fellow Knoxvillian Brother Frowan, and then I spent the rest of the night in adoration to the Blessed Sacrament.
March 25, 2005 (Good Friday)
Woke up for Vigil/Morning Pray with the monks. It took an hour to finish. Our Good Friday servie was nice, and later that night we did the Stations of the Cross. After finsihing the Stations I watched the Passion and then spent an hour in the Bacilica praying.
March 26, 2005 (Holy Saturday)
I am so ready to get home. Spent the day packing and did not fall asleep until midnight.
March 27, 2005 (Easter Sunday)
Woke up at 3am to take my shower and then pray before the mass that would start at 4:30am. I only had 3 hours of sleep, but I was wide awake for the mass which really was the greatest Easter Vigil that I have ever attended. The mass ended at 7:30 and then it was a dash to the door to say my good-byes and leave for the flight back home. I was welcomed by Kelly and Heather at the airport along with my family. After getting home we all hand a wonderful crab and lobster feast.
March 28, 2005 (Monday)
Spent the day spping for tommorrows trip, and I also visited my grandfather who is in the hospital.
March 29, 2005 (Tuesday)
Left for St. Paul, Virginia today with the high school youth group of Notre Dame. Those attending where Kelly, Paul, Lucas, Abby, Stephanie, Meredith, Kelsey, Pam, John, my mother, and I. On our first day we visited a wood cutting business who really cared about using all the wood and not wasting any of it. After leaving here we watched a video on what strip minning is doing to those who leave in the Appalacian area. I pulled out a video camera that night and we had a great time together.
March 30, 2005 (Wednesday)
Today we went to a tower and got to look out at the mountains. One side was beatifull while the other side was stripped away and ugly. We then drove to Ottas and Nancy's house for a wonderfull meal. After the meal was over we departed for a walk to a sight of clear cutting.
March 31, 2005 (Thursday)
The day starting by going to a high school that took care of the wetlands behind their school. We then traveled to visit a GED center that worked with women seeking their GED. That night we had a water ballon fight.