February 25, 2012

Saturday 25~~~~Another beautiful day in the park, so warm and sunny. We didn't do much, just visited with friends and went into town for Mass at 4:30. We are to meet Cyndi and Howie after Mass at the Elk's Club for dinner. The Mass lasted so long, I thought we might have to meet them for breakfast instead of dinner. The finance man got up to give a speech on the annual money drive for the church with the envelopes in the pews. He got up there with an envelope and pen, told everyone who hadn't filled one out to get out their pen and envelope and he went over the whole thing, line by line explaining each line and what it meant and he remained there until they were ready and turned in. Then in the middle of Mass before communion, the priest had a couple come up front with family, friends and their two small children and he did a complete wedding ceremony on them. Next he baptized both of the children with their sponsors and more picture taking, last he introduced all the new communicants and their sponsors. I have never seen all of this done before at a regular Saturday night Mass, I think it made a lot of people late for plans made ahead of time. I was also surprised at them getting married with two children baptized at a Saturday evening Mass. I guess I should be thankful they are all on the right track with their family and glad I could participate.