tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post6322135376244756469..comments2024-03-10T10:36:09.923+00:00Comments on Gem of The Ocean: Last night I left the Sanctuary While Assisting with Communiongemoftheoceanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05521207668262592414noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-15788628242096977732009-09-24T03:53:14.096+01:002009-09-24T03:53:14.096+01:00Thanks, Kevin.
all the support has totally helped...Thanks, Kevin.<br /><br />all the support has totally helped.gemoftheoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521207668262592414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-29206595995607031622009-09-23T22:01:18.953+01:002009-09-23T22:01:18.953+01:00100% support here also...100% support here also...Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-1298956185312281312009-09-18T18:19:35.632+01:002009-09-18T18:19:35.632+01:00Cellarer: And that's the way it was for years...Cellarer: And that's the way it was for years prior to his coming. EVERY other pastor/priest would have said the same. We all backed each other up.<br /><br />To my mind he was virtually instructing me to commit a mortal sin. Would the diocese could grasp that simple fact.<br /><br />If we don't believe in the real Presence, what is the point of being Catholic?<br /><br />I could join a dart's club for "fellowship." And God knows the Salvation Army is good for the community "do good" stuff.gemoftheoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521207668262592414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-52923327085678794992009-09-18T00:05:55.512+01:002009-09-18T00:05:55.512+01:00When I pursued a pupil who had recieved in the han...When I pursued a pupil who had recieved in the hand, no malice, he was copying the pupil in front of him, I got a "good spot" from the priest. As you should have..The Cellarerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17743644130726659163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-17892708963978542652009-09-18T00:05:42.438+01:002009-09-18T00:05:42.438+01:00You're right, I agree with you!...Defend Jesus...You're right, I agree with you!...Defend Jesus with all your might, the pastor well...to avoid going to the confessional, I won't say what I think...Joe of St. Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506671882770822003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-36424773096616214902009-09-17T13:08:38.741+01:002009-09-17T13:08:38.741+01:00Karen - still laptopless and so just saw this toda...Karen - still laptopless and so just saw this today. Wow. WOW!!! Not much more I can add but to say you did the right thing, I might well have done the same thing at the lectern, because even though it might seem a bit over the top or done in self-interest, it was probably the only way to get the dunderheads' attention, and maybe - just maybe - a few who had no clue about it up to this point will do the research and come to a new understanding of what they are really doing/seeing/consuming each week. And maybe they'll tell someone else. Maybe you're the mustard seed. :)<br /><br />So I say it's a job well done. <br /><br />Xoxoxo,<br />KKithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016763543666450600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-33363707939791923562009-09-17T07:24:33.519+01:002009-09-17T07:24:33.519+01:00thanks digi and Heather.
Heather, your guess is ...thanks digi and Heather.<br /><br />Heather, your guess is 100% correctomundo. The pastor is also a Canon lawyer who has been made to work in the trenches of teh diocesan tribunal for far too long (along with another former pastor.) They had essentially been put in the "burn ward" of teh diocese for decades. Honestly, before the stroke, I don't think he'd have done what he did as regards chastiement like that. AND he served on the personnel board for years - so he basically knows "Where all the bodies are buried" so to speak.<br /><br />That's why I think I had to call back after almost two whole days. They were PRAYING they didn't hear from me again.<br /><br />Let me put it this way...when all that Obama at Notre Dame stuff was going on, this particular bishop didn't issue any castigation letters as did many bishops. No "Bruskewitz[sp!]" exactly.<br /><br />Had they basically contacted me late Monday or even Tuesday and said "we're appalled that happened, we took it up with him and told him not to do it again, admit that you were right, and not tell anyone to NOT stop people like that from walking away and to be vigilant himself" I would have said "okay." <br /><br />The fact that once I put the ball in their court that they did NOT get back to me as a courtesy to let me know they'd even paid any attention to the complaint us what really gets my dander up.gemoftheoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521207668262592414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-64503287149973016992009-09-17T06:19:40.998+01:002009-09-17T06:19:40.998+01:00I came by from DigiHairshirt's site. I am stu...I came by from DigiHairshirt's site. I am stunned that you were treated so horribly. <br />After reading through your comments about the way this particular priest pushed out the former priest, I wonder if this new guy is a favorite of the Bishop. Especially since they haven't returned your phone call. You really need to put this in writing to the bishop and send it certified mail with return postcard. And you should take it all the way to the Vatican. The way he admonished you is deplorable. <br />I will say a prayer for you. This is just a rotten way to be treated!<br />Keep us posted!HEATHERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324130429322268692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-83156437623780871102009-09-17T05:38:18.421+01:002009-09-17T05:38:18.421+01:00Karen,
I support you 100%. The EMs at my parish ...Karen,<br /><br />I support you 100%. The EMs at my parish (and I am one of them) are trained to do what you did (well, except for the lectern part but it would not go there because our priests back us on protection of the Body and Precious Blood).<br /><br />What did the lady think it was, a souvenir?!?!The Digital Hairshirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585915716220088744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-81540449002849412392009-09-17T02:59:16.294+01:002009-09-17T02:59:16.294+01:00That later incident happened Easter 2008. I also ...That later incident happened Easter 2008. I also have it from the horse's mouth that not once did the pastor afterward call the priest in question to ask how he was doing (as it was he'd popped a steel ball joint out of his him.) There was no "Gold watch" at the end of HIS 32 some years service as our Sunday supply priest. People never got a chance to say good-bye after he'd recouped from a month long stay in the hospital.<br /><br />So...I had my reasons, hasty and as imperfect as they were. As it was, I think the pastor was quite lucky I'd checked myself last Easter Sunday.gemoftheoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521207668262592414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-26261689036358797742009-09-17T02:52:59.535+01:002009-09-17T02:52:59.535+01:00Enbreath: It wasn't the first time it happene...Enbreath: It <a href="http://gemoftheocean99.blogspot.com/2008/03/ha-award-to-stupid-priests.html" rel="nofollow">wasn't the first time it happened</a>, unfortunately.<br /><br />And under stress the same party has also said something not factually correct, that believe he had to have known was false. He said Fr. S. had broken his leg, and I had called Fr. S. before the MAss and at that time he thought it was merely banged up. He used that as a pretext for getting rid of him. I didn't want it to chance it being said of me that I'd had a sudden illness, etc. The people in the front pews certainly heard him chastising me for doing the right thing, and anyone with eyes to see may or may not have figured it out had they been watching.gemoftheoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521207668262592414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-81566514481569424952009-09-16T17:24:01.610+01:002009-09-16T17:24:01.610+01:00GOTO,
Good for you!
The priest's attitude wa...GOTO,<br /><br />Good for you!<br /><br />The priest's attitude was appalling. <br /><br />The lack of respect for your 34 years of devotion adds to that.<br /><br />Reading the comments it is good to see the level of support you have.Rubricariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05050302650867319277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-15614176038349987192009-09-16T15:40:30.474+01:002009-09-16T15:40:30.474+01:00+JMJ+
Count me as one of those who thinks the lec...+JMJ+<br /><br />Count me as one of those who thinks the lectern made it more about you than about the Eucharist, BUT I do agree you were right to quit.Enbrethilielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414765854670926854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-27282463093395035142009-09-16T10:25:19.740+01:002009-09-16T10:25:19.740+01:00[bow]
Hang in there :-)[bow]<br /><br />Hang in there :-)berenikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917803593444075354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-18193864712431287422009-09-16T03:13:47.507+01:002009-09-16T03:13:47.507+01:00Karen,
I am joining in here thanking you for stan...Karen,<br /><br />I am joining in here thanking you for standing up for the True Presence. I hope the Bishop gets back in touch with you.Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866840456840793793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-13147583166387738552009-09-15T17:21:33.435+01:002009-09-15T17:21:33.435+01:00The irony is that the very week before, the deacon...The irony is that the very week before, the deacon had given a small boy Communion and somewhere between the two of them the Host fell on the floor. Both went to pick it up immediately, and because the boy was shorter he got there first. He started to put it up to his mouth to eat it (as he had turned from the deacon) so the deacon turned his attention to the next person, but the deacon's wife and myself (who were to the deacon's right assisting with the Communion cups) saw the boy hesistate and we both were towards him at once.<br /><br />We could see he was conflicted eating something that had fallen on the ground, but not knowing quite what to do. He started to conceal it, so I'd gone over to him, bend over and whisphered in his ear "you can't take Jesus home or leave Him in the pew ... give me this one and I'll eat it and you go over to the deacon and get another one." Which is what happened.<br /><br />Yeah, what would the pastor have done on that one had he been aware? "Sure, go ahead sonny."<br /><br />Unbelieveable.<br /><br />Despite having left a message on the diocesan # for the bishop. It's not terrily surprising that almost two days later I've not recieved a response. That or, they are checking the pastor's side of the story then want to contact me. I will be taking a letter to the bishop about it once I get my ducks in a row.gemoftheoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521207668262592414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-41569547411117579912009-09-15T15:53:54.982+01:002009-09-15T15:53:54.982+01:00Because we have two small kids, we haven't ser...Because we have two small kids, we haven't served as EMs for a while, but I'm fairly certain it is our policy that EMs are supposed to pay attention to whether or not those coming up to communion consume the Eucharist immediately, and gently correct them if they do not.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02400824933822851881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-91372180443956545682009-09-15T14:21:12.571+01:002009-09-15T14:21:12.571+01:00Well done Gem.Your defence of Our Lord is admirabl...Well done Gem.Your defence of Our Lord is admirable.sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-75748171336581197342009-09-15T12:51:28.534+01:002009-09-15T12:51:28.534+01:00You did the right thing. Our EMEs (and our priest...You did the right thing. Our EMEs (and our priests and deacons) will chase down anyone not consuming the Host.<br /><br />I'm so sorry you were treated this way. I will pray for you.Blanscet Hernandez Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081450892677346609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-40015620233508360792009-09-15T11:58:45.142+01:002009-09-15T11:58:45.142+01:00I have been a priest for 34 years. I was at semina...I have been a priest for 34 years. I was at seminary when we were asked to vote for Communion in the hand. I have defended it in the past. I now know that it was dishonest and that many people were never asked to vote. In my time as a priest I have had to pick up quite noticeable particles left on the floor by other priests and parishioners. I have seen people do extraordinary things with the host, and I have heard from other places how hosts were left on the seat or stuck underneath it!<br />My father was a devout Catholic towards the end of his life. He told me (he was ill at the time) that he had a dream. it concerned shrds of glass in the floor of a church which was covered in dirt. People were walking over these shards. he explained to me that when he was a boy at school the image of a shattered mirror was used to teach them about particles of the host (potentially the same image in the smallest as in the largest). he then explained that the dream was about the Blessed Sacrament and how it would be treated in the future.<br />I am now 100% convinced, after all I have seen and heard (including hosts being taken by Satanists) that Communion in the hand was one of the biggest mistakes made after Vatican 11.<br /><br />Having said all that, I too applaud your actions. Serious problems now need strong responses. As regards the statement at the Lectern I think it was a mistake but a good one!Fr John Abbertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319996483623888898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-30983062471007360722009-09-15T06:59:32.006+01:002009-09-15T06:59:32.006+01:00PS> Sorry, I do not agree with the lectern bit!...PS> Sorry, I do not agree with the lectern bit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-81692340654461439532009-09-15T06:55:57.490+01:002009-09-15T06:55:57.490+01:00That priest was wrong. You were right! I once did ...That priest was wrong. You were right! I once did the same in a Cathedral when the Bishop of Clifton was distributing Holy Communion alongside me. I am truly sorry that the ptiest treated you that way. He should be thorougggly ashamed of himself. He is an ignorant clod! (that is putting it mildly!) <br />Father Eamonn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-77800030009595412472009-09-15T06:21:39.419+01:002009-09-15T06:21:39.419+01:00This is one reason why I continually refuse invita...This is one reason why I continually refuse invitations to become an EMHC. I am the "Communion Cop" and it would drive me insane to see what you did and not be able to say anything.<br /><br />Furthermore, in my parish, as I am sure in many others, there are people I know who are living out of wedlock with their partners but still insist on coming up for Communion. I could NEVER EVER give them Communion. <br /><br />Keep us posted.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046773358292402621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-75902748151298381802009-09-15T02:41:26.042+01:002009-09-15T02:41:26.042+01:00100% correct thing to do. Finally great to read ab...100% correct thing to do. Finally great to read about someone standing up for what is right. Only wish there was more like you!!!gman59https://www.blogger.com/profile/02248524336583337104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3499957141699011933.post-70077537014739399942009-09-15T02:13:53.153+01:002009-09-15T02:13:53.153+01:00I still don't feel "right" about the...I still don't feel "right" about the tables. But I've seen too many times where people have outright said the wrong thing regards why X did Y. In 34 years, you've been around the block a few times.gemoftheoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521207668262592414noreply@blogger.com