Talked to Father

After finishing the one book and being about half way done with the Liturgy book (still don't understand all of it but it's getting clearer) I decided to call Father to talk more about being baptized. Really I just had a couple questions, mostly relating to Kumovi selection and time frames. I called him yesterday on my way home from work and he returned my called last night but I didn't hear my cell phone. So I just now called him back.

I wanted to know the "rules" about choosing Kumovi.
- Can I have the same as Eric and can that person (or people) be the same for our wedding. Yes they can
- Can they be related to other Kumovi of Milan's? Yes, it can be anyone as long as they aren't direct family and "won't interfere with the marriage" Not entirely sure what that means but okay.
- Do they have to be Serbian Orthodox? No, they have to be Orthodox, but it can be any variety...Greek, Russian, American etc.

As far as timing he said, "Once you decide on Kumovi call me back and we'll set up a date. Late July? August? September? Whenever, the wedding isn't until may so we have time."

He also said, "I am so excited that you are wanting to do this, it was always exciting for me to baptize someone but especially someone who understands what is happening and is making the choice on their own. You feel free to call me if you have any other questions. Make sure you tell Milan 'hello' for me"

Such a very nice man...who, when he returned my call, told me to call him at home or his cell and gave me both numbers. This is a priest who really wants to be involved and helpful to his parishioners. That makes me happy since often clergy seem very distant and, pardon the pun, "holier than thou."

Off to church tomorrow. We're trying to make a better effort at going regularly just so he remembers our faces, especially mine at this point, and knows that I'm not just doing this for the sake of the wedding.