Fr Michael Scanlon (Dean of Greenwich) and I took the decision that we should shorten the procession and have Benediction. That way, if it really poured, we could finish quickly. As it turned out, even with quite considerably reduced numbers, it was a really joyful and devotional occasion. Archbishop Kevin McDonald participated this year, preaching and giving Benediction at the end.
There are some photos over at my parish blog (Lesnes Abbey Procession). This is one from after the procession with me walking some of our first Communicants back to the meeting point.
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Yeah, that's not too precious.
No, I can totally look at it. Yes, see, I'm looking right now.
Yes, I see their dresses and smiles. Yes, I see the cassock.
What? What little girl with her little hands clasped together all demure-like?
AAAAAAAAAAAAAH! MY EYES!
Wonderful threads, Father. Very becoming.
How many people usually attend these processions? In our parishes, the attendance usually tops several hundred but when several parishes gather together for Solemnities like Corpus Christi, we'd get a couple of thousand, especially if the Bishop presides.
Perhaps it's because our parishes are very large (in terms of numbers) because it's so hard to get permission to build a new Church.
i just love this picture!
That cotta was rescued... it is heavy linen, excellent quality and hangs easily. I've got a plain one too for when the vestments are purple or black.
Father - the kids are almost as tall as you!
The girls are simply beautiful (and Fr, you are looking very smart too).
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