Well.. after a three hour meeting today with the staff.. we went over the details of the 10 services that are coming up this week... 2 on Wednesday at Assisted living locations, 2 on Maunday Thursday, 2 on Good Friday( where I am the one to be 'Jesus', and carry in the HUGE wooden cross), an Easter rehearsal Saturday morning, an Easter Vigil Saturday night, and three services on Easter morning, 7, 9, and 11.
Lots of practice, costume changes(so to speak), specific instructions... so much time and effort has gone into these services that have been living off of Zumbro tradition for many many years! It is such an eye opener to be a part of the celebration of the Risen Christ... but I feel with all the work that is being put into it.. I myself am going to have to try extra hard to "worship" at these services. Since this is all so new to me, I have to pay extra attention to what is coming up next... I just hope I will not get so wrapped up in the production of it all, so I can see, witness, and feel the powerful presence of the crucifed and risen Christ in the prayers, music, procession, light and darkness, and drama that lies in the tradition of this Church.
Blessings to all this holy week! I will update as best as I am able!
15 years ago
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