re Christmas concert,
st vincent de paul church,
east
huntington beach (not near the ocean...)...nice concert,...one thing
that bothered me was that when the offering plate came to our row..I had
a check in hand to put in the plate but the deacon made a point of
emptying the plate before passing it down our row...; also the priest is
a bit overbearing...I think he's a nice guy but he is very large &
doesn't need the robe & all the effects to impress or even
intimidate..; think of protestant churches where most pastors just wear
suits, or in some cases not even suits, but let their shirt hang out
casual style (ie rick warren et al)...; i sense a bit of a corporate
problem at this church even though the music and concert was nice
enough..so we pray, Lord, for your presence at st vincent de paul
huntington beach ...may the priest and his staff be filled with the
fruits of the Spirit and trust You with all their heart, mind, and
soul...and may they faithfully lead the parishioners in the faith ...for
the kingdom !
