Invitation to FR Catholics and Interested Friends

61 posted on 02/15/2002 8:54:36 AM PST by Askel5

Whatever. Where d'you think it'd be most useful and most easily served?

62 posted on 02/15/2002 9:09:26 AM PST by Romulus

My house ... =)

I'm thinking we should stick to stuff that needs only cups, napkins and coffee stirrers for the Rectory.

63 posted on 02/15/2002 9:40:32 AM PST by Askel5

I guess I just need to know what we're going to call ourselves. Any ideas?

Rummy Romanist Rebels?

64 posted on 02/15/2002 1:26:38 PM PST by Dumb_Ox

Oh my gosh ... looks like afternoon refreshments will include one of my famous Puerto Rican Rum cheesecakes!

I shall start working on a Triple R seal we can use for official correspondence ... regardless what title we choose!

Thanks Dumb_Ox.

65 posted on 02/15/2002 1:37:24 PM PST by Askel5

Could I be added to the list? thanks.

66 posted on 02/15/2002 4:04:06 PM PST by Rambler

I'm not on your list, but I am Catholic and I am from New Orleans, & although I'm not there anymore, I think my Mom would LOVE to come to this seminar at St Pat's. She's not a freeper, wouldn't even know what one was, - is she welcome anyway?

67 posted on 02/15/2002 4:23:38 PM PST by leilani

OF COURSE. We would love to have her! Let me know if she can come and I'll reserve a place for her. I'm glad you wrote. Come Sunday, I may open what slots are left for those here in town I think would be interested.

68 posted on 02/15/2002 4:27:57 PM PST by Askel5

Sounds worthwhile.

Yes, I'm serious.

69 posted on 02/15/2002 4:49:47 PM PST by alcuin

Thank you very much. That means a lot.

(Yes, I'm shaken ... =)

70 posted on 02/16/2002 4:12:12 PM PST by Askel5

Talking at the Rectory today, there may be something in the budget for a little reception Friday night beforehand. I said I'd prefer that all come out of my pocket.

As I've got to have RSVP's in order to mail out binders in advance, shouldn't be too difficult to get the curious over for a little wine and cheese Friday night.

71 posted on 02/20/2002 10:14:40 AM PST by Askel5

a little wine and cheese

You're dairy-free and I'm on the wagon? Some swell party, huh? ;-)

72 posted on 02/20/2002 10:25:19 AM PST by Romulus

I'll drink to your having some cheese for me!

(Sunday is still a free day.)

73 posted on 02/20/2002 10:28:07 AM PST by Askel5

Askel,

I'm going to attend a black tie event locally on March 16. The event(s) will be addressed by VP Dick Cheney via live webcast.

So, I must send my regrets. I'm on the wagon for Lent, too, and I'd be no fun. Thanks for putting this together. Best wishes.

74 posted on 02/20/2002 10:32:19 AM PST by Fred Mertz

You sure an event like that won't be the far greater risk for falling off the wagon?

I'd probably break fast just thinking about having to go. =)

75 posted on 02/20/2002 10:40:28 AM PST by Askel5

To: goetz von berlichingen; patent; patented; neocon; ELS; Romulus; Livius; fred mertz; claud...

(Patent -- could you hit your bump list ... I'm sure I have already flagged a couple but I resisted the urge to flag those I could see on your flaglist.)

First, I want to thank everyone who's taken the time to drop links or suggestions, or prayers thus far.

Second, I wish to ask YET MORE FAVORS ... =)

One of our group had the fine idea to begin a novena to St. Patrick this Saturday. I think I shall join in that effort and know we all will appreciate any prayers offered on our behalf.
While I intend to turn Dumb_Ox's idea into a little seal of sorts for our little societe's Official Stuff, I am desperate for a name!

-- Latin seems best ... but it has to be somewhat simple, like "[In Defense of] Fides et Ratio" (N.B., no, I am not above incoporating "Fides et Ratio" into our name so we pop up regularly on searches.)

-- I'd like to keep us close to the top of the alphabet ... use of apologia might help.

-- It would be cool if we could distinguish ourselves as cyber warriors of a sort but not absolutely necessary given that it will be obvious the moment folks check us out.

-- I'd like to pick a patron saint. We can jump the gun and choose St. Isidore, if you like. He's been touted as a potential patron of all things cyberspace. Or, we can entertain other candidates. (This is not as critical as the 5:00 pm deadline).

and, last but DEFINITELY NOT LEAST
Please SPAM THIS THREAD with links (or even just the titles, for searching purposes) of your favorite threads over the years. I shall be putting many of these on diskettes for those attending the symposium and will be caching same at whatever website we rustle up thereafter. Should make for an excellent resource. <>

Thank you again for your help.

ATTENDEES:
Spoke with Fr. Klores and the folks in the Rectory today. Father is happy to begin the Symposium with a Mass. Folks can dig into coffee and pastries as I make some opening comments and we each pitch the internet as the premium took of apologetics at present (as coupled with face-to-face, each one save one solidarity =)

THURSDAY --
Everyone appears to be arriving on Thursday. I suggest we meet at the Napoleon House after supper (and my choir rehearsal) that night for a visit. Napoleon House is on Chartres about smack dab between St. Patrick's Church and my house.

FRIDAY --
Looks like Friday morning is best for meeting the priests and having Mass. I think we should meet bright and early for Mass and treat the Rectory and staff to breakfast. This way everyone's got the rest of the day to do as they please or hang out on my porch. I'm happy to give a little city tour (drawing on my old Destination Management days) for anyone who'd like one that morning.
Perhaps we could all drive to Sid-Mar's on Lake Pontchartrain for a seafood supper and Dixie beers that night.

SATURDAY --
(agenda to follow).

SUNDAY --
your choice of Latin Mass at 9:30 or the patronal feastday Mass (Archbishop Hughes presiding). I shall be at both and the choir will be singing at 11:00. Perhaps brunch afterwards and a free afternoon. My St. Patrick's Day party should begin around dusk and the Downtown Irish Club parade will roll on Royal a block away sometime between 7 and 8.
(N.B. I will not be driving anyone anywhere that night so you'll have to cab it uptown unless Romulus keeps his Lenten obligations on Sunday after all.)

MONDAY --
Everyone's free to sleep in, do last-minute shopping or attend early Mass at St. Mary's (a few blocks from my house) or St. Louis Cathedral. Perhaps a late lunch at Galatoire's or Mr. B's to cap the weekend.
I have taken the day off to cover airport duty that afternoon and will stick around until the last pilgrim departs.

See you soon!

76 posted on 03/06/2002 10:33:12 AM PST by Askel5

Hey ... how to you say Catholic Action in Latin?

77 posted on 03/06/2002 10:33:51 AM PST by Askel5

To: Goetz von Berlichingen

Well, at least I know what my MINIMUM measure of appeal will be ...

Frankly, I really like Conspiratio Sine Nomine.

And, hey, what's not to like? ...
Latin, top of the alphabet (without being too pushy) and a nod of sorts to the (old) FR on which we met. =)

78 posted on 03/06/2002 10:50:28 AM PST by Askel5

Between Conspiratio Sine Nomine and our mysterious tridentine "R" emblem, we'll have the Revolution shaking in its collective boots, I bet. =)

79 posted on 03/06/2002 10:51:30 AM PST by Askel5

To: Goetz Von Berlichingen

conspiratio -onis f. [blowing or breathing together; harmony , agreement, union]; in bad sense, [conspiracy, plot].

I really like it. Buncha blowhards stumped for a name to call themselves. Perfect.

A certain truth in advertising where the "bad sense" is concerned. Damn straight we're "plotting". =)

80 posted on 03/06/2002 11:03:26 AM PST by Askel5

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