It is no secret the parking situation in our church is going to be a thorn on the side of church authorities for a long, long time. But how quickly this issue can turn ugly was clear in an incident that happened la
st Sunday.This is what happened: Mr. Kunjumon, proprietor of Lovely Jewellers, comes to 8:30 mass, hoping to get to his business by opening time. He parks his vehicle properly in a legal parking space. After mass, to his great dismay, he finds his vehicle blocked, and boxed in by illegally parked cars. No one came to remove the illegally parked car, even after repeated announcements. Needless to say he was stuck at the parking lot till about 11:15. Understandably this really upset Mr. Kunjumon, and in no time he is hopping mad and cursing everybody.
The strangest thing was the announcement that was made by the Acchan regarding this. He warned the people against parking in spaces reserved for the clergy! Yes, clergy. For example he says Fr. Roy had a hard time finding a parking space that day.
Poor Fr. Roy! He is young and healthy. Why shouldn't he leave his car at the bishop's house and walk to the chu
rch? He ain't doing anything for exercise except flapping his big mouth. He can use his long tongue as walking stick in the snow!While Acchan warned the faithful against parking in spaces reserved for the clergy, did he say anything about other illegal parkers? What about those who park illegally in Handicapped only area? What about those who park illegally blocking the fire line? No. Nothing. Frankly more than half of the cars in our church parking lot on a given Sunday is parked illegally! It is a shame!
Yet honestly, we cannot blame anyone who parks illegally in our church parking lot. Because, as we have been saying for ever, there aren't enough parking spaces in our church. We have young parents with small children and babies. We have senior citizens. We have people with ill h
ealth. We have handicapped people. Where do the authorities want these people to park? In the bishop's god forsaken parking lot at 5544 St Charles Road and walk? God forbid, if there is an emergency in our church! That is when somebody is going to pay very dearly. Now, do anyone of you believe all this comes as a big surprise to the authorities? No. They knew this. They manipulated the Village Codes for their convenience. The authories simply count on you to put up with this. They very well know we will. Except, do not park in spaces reserved for the clergy. To hell with families with small babies, senior citizens and handicapped!
4 comments:
Apparently, some people in position of authority in our church want to convert the old church space into either a hall or a recreation/athletic center (i.e., using the church for their own personal benefit), instead of planning for additional parking space.
why he didn't call towing service?
wasn't there...but it is not possible to tow a car if it is surrounded by other cars, and bringing in an outside party could have led to people getting ticketed, etc.
No one is nailing down any female in our community.This is America so she could do anything she want. Please remember we do have a kerala tradition " woman always under a man". Here some of our females are acting like a man because of their profession or some other capablilities or her spouse could be a handicaped. Some of our female are acting for the Bishop or priest.Please,always keep a distance from the clergy;it is good for each one. Our priority is the family; first, show your love to your husband & chidren not to the Bishop; We all believe in God & we need spirituality. We still need a praying priest like FR. Kurialassery or Jose Kandathikudy
Post a Comment