By Lula Anderson
We do hope you all enjoyed a very Happy and Blessed Easter. The weather cooperated for those who were traveling, going to sunrise services, Easter Egg hunts, and just enjoying Spring. Judy and I had to go to Albany on Friday and the wind was blowing so hard on the Thruway it made traveling difficult. While there, she got a notice from her internet service that service was down and they didn't know when it would be restored. That's a sign that her electric service was off, so she was prepared to come home to a dark house, but my house was out, also. Fortunately, just as I was looking for extra blankets, the lights came back on and my burner started heating my house again. So, today I am preparing for the next storm and thinking how the snow will fertilize my spring plants.
It was great to see the many parishioners who attended the Holy Thursday services. We had a wonderful gathering to celebrate the Last Supper with at least 8 different kinds of soup and delicious bread, then to follow with the Sacraments as written. More attended on Good Friday . An interesting fact is that Good Friday is the only day of the year that the Catholic church does not celebrate Mass. All altars are bare and await the Vigil (or in other churches, Sunrise services) for the coming of the light. A wonderful ritual.
Easter for many meant family gatherings. My gathering was small, with just my sons coming for a dinner, but it was made special with a surprise visit from my nephew , John Armstrong who is home from Bangladesh. That visit was worth everything. Judy went to Albany with her son, Jay, to be with sister Janet, nieces Karen and Tyler, Stacey and great nieces Kelsey, Chloe, Raury and Claire. At dinner, phones were collected and everyone enjoyed family conversation and memories.
We had our WAJPL meeting yesterday. Mary Louise announced our Spring luncheon will be held at PROMINENCE on May 16th. A real Italian experience. The cost will be $35 per person for members. For additional information contact Mary Louise at 518-622-3397. To round out the season, two additional trips have been added. You may email Vicky at mtsunflower@aol.com, or call MaryLouise for additional information or to sign up. On April 15, our meeting will feature author Peter Wheelwright . and on June 17th our speaker will be Gerard Friedman Board certified health coach from Bellhouse Fitness in Maplecrest. Meeting start at 1 PM and end with pot luck refreshments. Our success is good conversation, good information and good food. Over 50? Come join us.
On May 11 the Prattsville Fire Department will be holding a Roast Pork dinner from 4 - 7. Sit down or take out. $15 adults, $8 children.
Reminder on NYS burn ban until May 15th.
Prayers for William Poehmel , John O'Brien and Kathy Howard. Jay Fink has been going through a lot lately and could use prayers and support. When he finally recovered from surgery, he fell and broke his arm in 3 places. Come on Jay, we need you healthy. Sympathy to the family of Carl Beck, Mike Becker and the Clark family.
AS I REMEMBER IT
Many years ago, although it seems like yesterday, a friend of mine was picking up bread at the Freihofer's Outlet store in New Paltz and bringing it up the mountain to distribute to those in need. He worked in Kingston, so it was no problem for him to run down and pick it up once a month. Then he retired, and asked if I would like to do the run. He introduced me around, and with some help, notably from June Nicholls, we began a Saturday trip. We would travel down to New Paltz, fill my wagon to the brim, and unload it on to my porch. Anyone who wanted bread was welcome to stop by and take it. I really liked dong it, but after many years, it became too much for us. Gas prices, tolls, general wear and tear, made it increasingly difficult to do.
In recent years, anyone going to Albany or Kingston would stop at the Freihofer's outlet and get bread and goodies. In 2009, family owned Freihofer's was sold to Bimbo Bakeries USA, a US subsidiary of the Mexico-based Grupo Bimbo which is believed to be the world's largest baking conglomerate. Other familiar brands include Sara Lee, Entemann's, Arnold, Lender's Bagels and Thomas.
Gone are the days of the local business which also had its local television show "The Freddy Freihofer Show. Freddie Freihofer we think you're swell, Freddie, we love the stories you tell. We love your cookies, your pies and your cakes. We love everything Freddie Freihofer bakes .
Sad news this week with the report of Freihofer Outlets closing. You can still find the products in your favorite store, but you have to pay full price.
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