WELCOME to this blog for the JOSS Class of 1968. This blog is for us, members of this class. It celebrates all of us, all that we are individually and as a group, and honors those who have died. Each one of us is uniquely graced and gifted.
Most of us first came together in 1956 at a little-known place in Central Ohio. Others arrived later. Whether we left the Josephinum before ordination or were ordained in 1968, we all followed uniquely individual calls.
We have journeyed through significant historical times - "Camelot", Vatican II, the Vietnam War, exploration of space, the civil rights movement, advances in communication technology, sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, growth in and loss of relationships, terrorism, medical/surgical breakthroughs, "Arab Spring", and much more.
The vision for this blog is to connect anew, share our stories, support one another.
Greetings! Jump on board! Peace and Shalom!
Tom Meyer Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Monday, February 4, 2013
Holiday Treasures
Left to Right: Fr. Dan, Tom, Chris, Betty, and Don
Chris and I planned to meet Don and Betty Wampach for lunch at Bar Louie in Oak Park, IL, on December 26, 2012, and we were surprised by Dan Clayton's presence at the restaurant. Fr. Dan is covering a parish on Chicago's southside for two months for a pastor who is on sabbatical. We cherished our friendship and enjoyed our meal.
What a handsome group! Betty and I had an opportunity this Sunday, February 3, to attend the 11:30 Mass celebrated by Dan at St. Jude the Apostle in South Holland, IL. This is the parish of his brother Pat and sister-in-law Rose. We had a nice visit and lunch afterward. Looking forward to seeing some of you at our 38th Annual Joss St. Joseph's Gathering at our home on March 17. Bishop Ron Herzog plans to be here, as well as Mike Heydinger, Tom & Chris Meyer, John & Kathy Driscoll, and Frank & Judy Fulkerson. So far I have received regrets from Fr. Dan, Fr. Ger Knueven, Monsignor Jim Koenigsfeld, Doug Kruse, and Ron & Sandy Langhals. Please share your thoughts with Tom Meyer on a location for our next big class reunion in 2014. We aren't getting any younger, but we do have a lot of fun and pleasant times when we do get together.
What a handsome group! Betty and I had an opportunity this Sunday, February 3, to attend the 11:30 Mass celebrated by Dan at St. Jude the Apostle in South Holland, IL. This is the parish of his brother Pat and sister-in-law Rose. We had a nice visit and lunch afterward.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing some of you at our 38th Annual Joss St. Joseph's Gathering at our home on March 17. Bishop Ron Herzog plans to be here, as well as Mike Heydinger, Tom & Chris Meyer, John & Kathy Driscoll, and Frank & Judy Fulkerson. So far I have received regrets from Fr. Dan, Fr. Ger Knueven, Monsignor Jim Koenigsfeld, Doug Kruse, and Ron & Sandy Langhals. Please share your thoughts with Tom Meyer on a location for our next big class reunion in 2014. We aren't getting any younger, but we do have a lot of fun and pleasant times when we do get together.
Don Wampach