[frankenMonkey]

I’m not sure what I had hoped to find, perhaps a connection with the faith that so powerfully sustained me in my youth. I was not prepared for the Hippy-Dippy-Touchy-Feely Folk-Fest that I found. I haven’t been back.

We took the kids to Midnight Mass about ten years ago. It was very embarrassing. Haven't been back.

[redhead]

"I’m not sure what I had hoped to find, perhaps a connection with the faith that so powerfully sustained me in my youth. I was not prepared for the Hippy-Dippy-Touchy-Feely Folk-Fest that I found. I haven’t been back."

"We took the kids to Midnight Mass about ten years ago. It was very embarrassing. Haven't been back."

How very sad. I hope you won't stop coming altogether. Have you explored the Byzantine Rite? It is still "As Catholic as the Pope," but the ritual is ceremonial, reverent, and rich, even though it is in English. (Byzantine rite has always been in the vernacular, I understand) Lots of "smells and bells..." Look for a Byzantine Catholic parish in your area, and give it a try. The Christmas season sould be especially beautiful.

Don't give up.