So last night I had a bit of a problem and thought I would talk to the priest in charge at the church, it was 5:00 at night, the priest was not there but the priest I saw was the elderly one who asks me about 6 or 7 times who I am, I didn’t really want to talk to him about the problem but he asked what it was about so I told him, I told him not to worry and that I would talk to the priest in charge, the elderly priest asked me a different question, he asked me. ‘Who am I?’ He was quite angry and I said. “You are Father.’ Then said his name, he started shouting saying. “Who? Who did you say I was?” Then said. “It gets me angry when people knock on this door.” His voice had changed a bit and I have heard it before, usually when people are scared of me, so I smiled and said. “Never mind I’ll talk to the other priest later. Then asked me again who he was, then said. “I don’t know why you are out at this hour of the night.” But it was only 5:00 at night, he gave me a funny look and slammed the door.
I have tried to contact the priest that is in charge, but this elderly priest answers the phone and shouts that ‘He is not here’
I know the main priest’s bike was outside the church today but I couldn’t go in because I thought I might meet the old priest.
All I want to do is make sure this elderly man is OK and he may need a little help, or someone to keep an eye on him, also to explain to the main priest so he can explain to this man that I’m not there to cause any harm, of course anyone elderly answering their door anytime of the day is very wary and so am I when I answer the door.
Should I write to the Priest in charge?
Should I wait until after tomorrow’s Sunday service and try and catch this priest?
I don’t want to get this priest into trouble and I will have to be careful what I say.
Anyone have any ideas?