Kate and Art's Wedding shower

We had a wonderful time on Sunday celebrating Kate's bridal shower.  I thought that everyone would like to see some of the photos that were used for one of the games.  Photoshop credit goes to my brother Jim.

Mona Lisa Kate

Raphael's angels

Van Gough Arthur

American Gothic

Nighthawks

Freedom from Want

Girl with the Pearl earring

The Scream

Save the Date - Wednesday June 4 - Isabelle's 8th Grade Graduation

Isabelle's 8th Grade Graduation is on Wednesday June 4 at 6 p.m. at Conant High School.  No tickets necessary.  All are welcome.
We will have snacks/treats at our house after the ceremony.

-Monica and Ed

Father Tom Wit and Wisdom

Father Tom would have been 93 on Thursday.  Here are some video clips of his wit and wisdom through the years.

https://vimeo.com/82984669

Fr. Tom Interview

Here is an interview with Fr. Tom that someone gave to my Dad at Fr. Tom's funeral. It is about an hour long.

https://soundcloud.com/james-hanley-6/fr-tom-interview

Save the Date - 3/30/2014 - Isabelle's Confirmation

Isabelle's Confirmation Mass is on March 30, 2014 at 3 PM at St. Matthew in Schaumburg.  This will be a regular Sunday mass.  We will host a meal following Mass.  All are welcome.

- Monica & Ed

Fr. Tom Funeral Information

Text from Walter's comment:

Father Tom died peacefully at 6:10 a.m. this morning at Resurrection Life Center in Chicago. Father Art was at his side.

Father Tom's visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6 at St. Mary of the Woods Church, 7033 N Moselle Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646. The visitation will continue until shortly before his funeral Mass begins at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday night at St. Mary of the Woods Church. Burial will be in Dwight on Thursday, November 7 at noon, with a lunch afterwards at The Country Mansion, 101 W. South Street, Dwight, IL 60420.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Fr. Tom video from 1997

It is always very special to have an uncle who is a priest.  There is a special relationship, a unique bond.  It is a source of spiritual strength, as well as pride for the family.  And too a ready priest anytime you need him in the important times of your life.
https://vimeo.com/78478104