Sr. Bert

Dear Parishioners,

This past Sunday after saying Mass, I got in my car and headed out for West Branch to visit a sick friend, one you all know and love.

Before Sunday, there is much of Michigan that I have not seen, but this trip to West Branch certainly took care of that.  I drove through so many nooks and crannies that there were times that I questioned whether I was still in Michigan.  What was supposed to be a two hour trip turned into a three hour journey.  After traveling on what seemed like a lot of back roads, I was able to see some beautiful countryside. The trees were full and the lakes that I got a glimpse of were so wonderful. 

Finally, when I arrived at the hospital in West Branch, I was ready to go in visit our friend.  Sister Bert was sitting up in a chair and was so happy to see me.  Sister Bernadette and Sister Jean were also with her and also welcomed my familiar face.

After her surgery, Bert is doing well.  It was too soon after the surgery to figure out, but they are waiting for tests results to come back after the holiday weekend.  After speaking with her for awhile I said I was going outside to let the others come in to visit with Sister.  Bert grabbed me by the wrist and said: “You better not leave without giving me a blessing, or a hug, (a pause), and a kiss.”  That is when I knew she is going to be ok because of this wonderful twinkle in her eye and a devilish smile on her face.

Please keep our wonderful friend in your prayers for a promising diagnosis and a quick return to good health.

Congratulations to all of our graduates who will be moving on to a new journey this fall.  We here at St. Al’s are proud of you all and pray for much success in your endeavors whatever they might be.

On another hand, I will be leaving for New Orleans on June 6^th to give a nine day Novena in honor of St. Jude.  I just didn’t want anyone thinking that I was back in the hospital.  My deepest thanks for all the prayers and well wishes I have received.

Blessings, Fr. Denis