OLDP updates

    Thank you to the Church Office Staff, and those who helped them, for putting together my Birthday Party, after the 11:00 a.m. Mass, on January 26 ^th. It was very nice. Thank you to everyone who came to help me celebrate turning 65. Also, thank you to everyone who gave me cards and gifts. I truly appreciated your generosity and kindness.
   I prayed for everyone, in our parish, while I was on Retreat, at the Abbey, from January 27 ^th to January 31 ^st. I had a terrible flair up, of what seems to be sciatica, during the retreat, so I spent most of the week in my room trying to rest and not move in a way that would give me any pain.
   I had a doctor’s appointment on Friday, January 31 ^st, and was sent for an MRI, which didn’t reveal any significant problems (thank goodness), but did show some disk bulging and nerve inflammation, which they are treating with medication and a muscle relaxer. This has helped some but there is still pain.
   On Friday, February 7 ^th, I will have met with a Physical Therapist to determine what else I can do to minimize the pain in my back and down my leg and in my toes. Hopefully, whatever they come up with will help. Thank you for your prayers.
   Thursday, February 13 ^th, is our first Spring Fest Booth Captains meeting, in the Bahan Center at 7:00 p.m. and we are still looking for sponsors to help us with our “Fill the Fence for the Fest” campaign as we celebrate the Bayou Bengals and our parish.
   Special “Thank you” to all who contributed ideas for the Spring Fest theme and all who sent in designs for the T-Shirt. We couldn’t do it without you.
 
God bless you,
Fr. Mike