To: Fr. Jim

From: Chuck Smisek

Hi father 'm vsry proud of you and all the gang. Wish I could have
joined you. God bless you all.See you back home. Chuck.

(8-20-00)

From: Jo Girl

Hi Father Jim,
I hope that you are having a great time in Europe. I have seen all the
pictures and I am sooooo jealous that I am not there with you all. I love all
the pictures of you in incognito. We start school tomorrow, Friday for Xavier
and Monday Arcadia started. So we really need your prayers. I mean we really
need them. I have 3 summer reading books still that I have to read before the
30th and believe me I am not the only one. The other day we joined the parents
in the convent for a time of prayer and saying the rosary. Don't worry the
teens back here are taking care of all the parents and we are taking care of
Father Chuck for you. Love, Jo
P.S. When I was in Ireland, I went to the Quays and I took pictures.

(8-18-00)

From: Al & Marsha O'Brien

Just saying "Hi...".

We have looked at your web page, and enjoyed it very much. We will check it out
again on Thursday.

I (Al) am in San Diego visiting relatives. Looking forward to seeing you when
you get back.

(8-14-00)

From: Jim Topczewski

Jimbo,
Looks like no one has sent you any mail yet....if not.....let me be the
first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You guys look like your having a fantstic time. I can feel the excitement in
every picture. The beauty of the cathedrals is amazing. We were planning a
trip to these holy places for our 25th wedding anniversary in 2006. looks like
we'll have to move it up a bit. The trip, not the anniversary.

My sincere gratitude cannot be expressed in words.
May God continue to bless you as you go. You are in my prayers.
JIM

(8-13-00)

From: Jim & Deb Marsh

Father Jim: Are you surviving the "stress" of babysitting by day and
keeping up with Erin and the "tall neck Bud Lights" by night? Thanks for the
call during our trip to Vegas. It was well worth the time off. D'backs won
today and the Giants lost to NY. We are one game back. Deb says she is going
to cook you some real Italian when you come home. Best, Jim and Deb

(8-13-00)

From: Robert

What's up padre? The trip looks like it's going great. I must admit,
I'm more than a tad bit envious of you all. I miss you all so much, but I pray
everyday that you guys have a safe and fun trip, as well as a spiritual one. I
can't wait until you guys get back and I can hear about everything. But until
then, I'll be praying for you. Vaya con dios.
Love,
Robert

(8-13-00)