Seniors Ministry
December 2011
From the President:
At this time of the year we are all in the midst of getting ready for Christmas. I make list of what I need to do each day but only get part of it done. Somehow though, it all seems to get done on time. I hope all of you and your families have a Blessed and Merry Christmas.
Our Christmas luncheon is free for our members. For those who are not members yet and guests it is $7.00.
REFLECTION: Since I didn’t have a good Christmas Story I decided to use this ghost story Tony sent me.
IRISH GHOST STORY:
This happened a while ago in Dublin, and even though it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock story, it’s true.
John Bradford, a Dublin University student, was on the side of the road hitchhiking on a very dark night and in the midst of a storm. No cars were traveling that night. The storm was so strong he could hardly see a few feet ahead of him.
Suddenly, he saw a car slowly coming towards him and stop. John, desperate for shelter and without thinking about it, got into the car and closed the door…. only to realize there was nobody behind the wheel and the engine wasn’t on!!
The car started moving slowly.. John looked at the road ahead and saw a curve approaching. Scared, he started to pray, begging for his life..
Then, just before the car hit the curve, a hand appeared through the window and turned the wheel. John, paralyzed with terror, watched as the hand repeatedly came through the window, but never touched or harmed him.
Shortly thereafter John saw the lights of a pub appear down the road. So, gathering strength, he jumped out of the car and ran to the pub.
Wet and out of breath, he rushed inside and started telling everybody about the horrible experience he had just had. A silence enveloped the pub when everybody realized he was crying and….wasn’t drunk.
Suddenly the door opened and two other people walked in from the stormy night. They, like John, were also soaked and out of breath.
Looking around, and seeing John Bradford sobbing at the bar, one said to the other….
‘Look Paddy… there’s that freakin’ idiot that got in the car while we were push in’ it.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday December 13, 2011
Luncheon Meeting St. Stanislaus Hall 7th & K Streets Social Hour 11:30 A. M. Lunch will be served at 12:30 at the latest
Appetizers
Cheese & Crackers – Salami – Pickles – Olives Hot and cold beverages are available Lunch
Pork Loin – Au gratin Potatoes Applesauce – Mixed Vegetables
French bread Dessert
Cheese Cake
Cost: Members Free- Guests $7.00 Deadline December 9, 2011
Reservations must be made by the deadline, December 9, 2011. For your convenience, you may send the printed Reservation form to: St. Stanislaus Seniors, at P.O. Box 580264, Modesto, CA 95358. As a reminder, it is the member’s responsibility to make sure that the guest’s lunch is paid for and that an advanced prepaid reservation is made by the deadline, so that every one is included.
SUGGESTION: You might consider offering a ride to someone, living within your immediate vicinity, who would like to attend the luncheon-meeting but has no transportation.
REMINDERS:
*If you or someone you know needs prayers, contact our Prayer Chain Leader, Joanne Magaeen – 538-4396
For information or if you would like to attend the luncheon please contact Cecilia McGhee at 524-7866.
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