The Masses

I am slightly perturbed that Tuesday 7:30am Mass is no more. I am not angry, nor upset, just perturbed. Ignoring the given reason why it is not happening this term- in the past did we fail to properly support this most early of communions? Probably yes. I can't even think of an excuse that prevented me from attending each and every week. No lectures, no society meetings, no sport, no friends available, not much. In fact, I made 2/11 Masses on a Tuesday last term, which is pretty poor, as I'd planned to go to many more. The first time I went there were 5 people, the second time 10! So people were going, but it wasn't exactly well-attended. Hopefully if and when it returns we will be there in greater numbers. On the occasions I made it, it was certainly a fulfilling way to start the day, and as proceedings (including tea and toast) were finished by 9am, it was actually beneficial to my work.

However, it's not all bad. Sunday Masses have proved as popular as ever, so popular that two bus trips are being provided before and after Mass. The music has definitely improved from the Sunday when we had just two musicians. We've now got a good band of musicians, and I think we have a permanent pianist now. But I reckon we can sing LOUDER and have even more musicians! And, Fr Paul's homilies also need a mention. They wake me up, rather than send me to sleep. I'm sure most people will agree that they're great, and we almost enjoy the bit when he forgets the punch-line, and then jumps up again a minute later with the promised line. Free lunches aren't bad either.

Finally, I like the relaxed atmosphere of the Wednesday evening Mass. But at the same time, it's probably a more intimate Mass because there are fewer people than Sundays. Still, it would be great to see a few more faces each week. Mass only lasts just over half an hour, and is really good for mid-week reflection and worship. After Mass, the Shepherd is always open and CathSoc have most of our events. This term we've got a pub social, a kareoke evening, a cookie-making social, an end of term party and probably more.... So, if you fancy coming to our events, come to Mass too, and vice-versa!