Group Youth Gathering - Rock of Faith
Our parish hosted a youth night for the parishes of the Gates/Chili Planning Group. Teens from five parishes were there for the 4:30 Mass - along with many of the 4:30 regulars. A packed church. It was interesting actually seeing people standing along the walls - I haven't seen that since the Corpus Christi days (pre-schism).
Rock of Faith was asked to lead the music. Since our young guitarist left, I'm the lone guitarist. And our keyboard player, Bernie, was out of town. So I was the main melody instrument (accompanied by bass, drums, and occasional lead guitar/saxophone/flute). Moreover, with the new sound system, the guitar could really be heard.
I was nervous. I prefer to hang back, to let better musicians stand out. And last night I could hear every miscue on my part.
Still, overall it seemed to go well. But I was not out in the pews to really hear.
People were singing along - I could see that. And there was lots of smiling. My wife reported some of the older folks (the regular 4:30 crowd) around her seemed to like the music.
Plus, people could see Father Steve CELEBRATE - and not just mouth/rush through - the Mass. When he consecrates you get the sense that it is a profound spiritual moment, not just something he's reading or reciting by rote.
It was a joyful service. Perhaps that will help some young people to see the beauty of the Mass.
Next week, Bernie is back. Phew.
Rock of Faith was asked to lead the music. Since our young guitarist left, I'm the lone guitarist. And our keyboard player, Bernie, was out of town. So I was the main melody instrument (accompanied by bass, drums, and occasional lead guitar/saxophone/flute). Moreover, with the new sound system, the guitar could really be heard.
I was nervous. I prefer to hang back, to let better musicians stand out. And last night I could hear every miscue on my part.
Still, overall it seemed to go well. But I was not out in the pews to really hear.
People were singing along - I could see that. And there was lots of smiling. My wife reported some of the older folks (the regular 4:30 crowd) around her seemed to like the music.
Plus, people could see Father Steve CELEBRATE - and not just mouth/rush through - the Mass. When he consecrates you get the sense that it is a profound spiritual moment, not just something he's reading or reciting by rote.
It was a joyful service. Perhaps that will help some young people to see the beauty of the Mass.
Next week, Bernie is back. Phew.
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