We sang some very difficult and lengthy pieces which took us out of our comfort zone. The comments after each service were very complimentary and helped to compensate for the hard work.
The Saturday evening whjich included either 13 or 15 Confirmations by the Bishop (can't remember how many) was a particularly happy time.
Sometimes I forget just how old St Mary's is, but the traditional Easter and Christmas services bring the ancient stones to life in a way the normal Sunday ones never seem to and the excellent accoustics make the music even better.
This Saturday evening the weather was perfect and the sun poured through the glorious West window with its amazing colours in a way we seldom see.
We had six readings (mine was no 5), and six psalms as well as a sung eucharist.
Altogether a huge undertaking, but well worth the effort.
A lot of the time attendance at the normal services seems a bit routine, but the taking part in the really big ones (when they are well done), is pure joy.
It is nine years since I was baptised and confirmed and I have never had cause to regret the decision which caused me such a change of direction from my old life.
My life is much more tranquil than ever before. Deo Gracias.
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