Well, I finally got the golf clubs out last week and played in a charity event for the University of Tampa baseball team who recently made a trip to Cuba for some exhibition games. My nephew used to play for them which is the reason why I went, plus my brother was paying! Anyway, I saw this gentleman at the registration desk who had an athletic build and looked the part of a former athlete. I joked to him that he must have played some baseball in his lifetime. I asked, "did you play baseball when you were in college?" He said he did. I then asked if he got a chance to play in the minor leagues to which he responded, "yes." I asked him did he ever play in the major leagues? He responded laughingly that he did. "Oh", I said, "what team did you play for?" A big smile came across his face and told me he played for the Tampa Bay Rays. "Oh", I said, getting a little more embarrassed as the questioning went on. Then I asked him what his name was and he said, "Fred McGriff" I immediately excused myself and walked away as I heard laughter coming from behind me. My brother yelled at me for not realizing that this is one of the great players the Rays ever had! At least my golf game was somewhat respectable!
Speaking of which, our golf tournament is coming upon us and if you haven't gotten your name in or your foresome picked out, you will be missing out on a great day! Not only will you be able to "Beat the Priest" on the seventh hole, but you will be able to enjoy a sumptuous sausage and pepper sandwich along with a glass of great red wine taken directly from my wine cellar! I had to give away too many "I beat Fr. David" tee shirts last year so I'm practicing a little harder, so you better bring your "A" game! I guarantee that you will have lots of fun so sign up before it fills up.
Last week was another opportunity to meet some of the women who participated in Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP). It never ceases to amaze me how blessed we are to have people of such caliber in our parish. This week is the men's retreat which I'm anxious to write about next week.
Well, that is all for now. May God bless you in this Year of Prayer!
Peace,
Fr. David
