So, we had a 6:00 AM bi-lingual Mass this morning. 6:00 A.M., wow! Just like the old days! The parish had dropped the Sunday Spanish language Mass years ago because of sparse attendance. This was a little invitation to some of the newer people in town to come to church.
Pretty good turnout for so early in the morning, maybe 200. A couple of dozen kids processing in ahead of the priest with flowers. It's been a while since some of these folks have been to Mass, their responses were a little subdued and they followed the lead of the 'regulars' regarding posture. I was pleased to see a substantial number remain in their seats for Communion. They know what is real.
Father did pretty well with the language, although his pronunciation sounded really American compared to the lector. He did not have to read the words of consecration, he knew all that by heart. Nice morning.
Sounds wonderful. I think our parish is having a special Mass tonight.