Happy 125th Birthday, Saint Barnabas!! ~ Sunday 21 October 2007
--BRIGHT!!
Either it's me, or all the Saints are making their way in for the biggest party in 125 years...
Hey, Sims!!
Sims in 1880's attire. [I still can't believe how meh that came out. *sighs and shakes her head* How on earth...]
Musical Herald of Joy
The pipes on our beautiful-sounding Organ.
Ready to Go
The Processional assembles
T minus less than three minutes
Procession
To the Harwood Center we go...
This Is the Way, Step Inside
Inside the Harwood Center
All Gather In
As the Congregation began to gather inside the Harwood Center, the Choir however were on stage with the Children's Choir [I think...?] and the Acolytes.
Last. Minute. Instructions!
Choirmaster Peter - something to the effect of, "When Father Don gives us the okay, 'Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow', alright? [choir somewhere all in agreement] Alright."
History Resurrected
A good handful of the Founders of Saint Barnabas turned up for the party. Niiiice!
The Building Ain't Big Enough!!
Really, there was quite a turn-out of a Congregation for the festivities. I actually got a bit intimidated [slight stagefright mixed with adrenaline] by the fact that, there's so. many. people.
Ceremony
Mayor Robert Apgar reads the Proclamation for Saint Barnabas Day
Ready. Aim. WATER!
When Bishop Hugo is armed with holy water, no one [I repeat NO ONE] is safe. *see next pic for proof*
...well, that *was* a dry Cotta.
See? I told you no one is safe from Bishop Hugo when he's armed with holy water!
Driving out the Demons
Bishop Hugo blessed each of the rooms in the Upstairs of the Harwood Center during Deacon Nancy's tour of the area.
Angels' Eye View
The view of the Gym from the Skybox [yes, one of the Classrooms doubles as a Skybox!]
The Pride of a Small Town
For All the Saints... ~ Evensong - Sunday 28 October 2007
Patiently Waiting
Just about 8 minutes to a 6 P.M. Evensong. I'm psyched. [By the way that's one half of the Stetson University's Concert Choir.]
Tuning Up
The talented Jesse, one of our Stetson Choristers, and Cellist extraordinaire
Rush
At some point in the Procession, during the great hymn "For All the Saints"
Right Down the Line
Alongside the wall, still singing [apologies to my best pal terry--i really did NOT intend to miss the top half of your head. my bad.]
Requiem
...and all the Heavenly Host gathered in
Ordination of Father Dr. Ed [Saturday 15 December 2007] and Christmas 2007
The Ordaining
Father Ed is being vested during the Ordination
Three Cheers for the Newly Ordained!!
[need i say more?]
Father Ed and his wife Cathy
At the reception following the Ordination
Smile!!
Father Ed, Bishop Howe and Father Don smile for Deacon Nancy's camera.
The Chrismon Tree
In all its glowing, glorious beauty
A Family Christmas
Father Ed and his family standing before the magnificent Chrismon Tree
...and the Star shone brightly
The Nativity creche in the Chapel
...and all was aglow on Christmas Morn
Later on, Christmas morn, after all had rested [somewhat]
The Time Between [from late December 2007 to April 2008]
Snow had fallen, snow on snow
This was actually in Angola, Indiana, where I stayed for the better part of my Winter Vacation. It's the Civil War Memorial in the center of town. I sent this picture to our Choir Librarian for her Birthday--I just don't remember whether or not I sent it on time!! ~ Taken on Saturday 29 December 2007
Bleak Midwinter
It was the coldest day of the year--let's all go to the dairy farm! While on the way however, in Lafayette, Indiana, I fell enchanted by the sight of snow-covered trees--something you definitely do NOT see in Florida. I should've sent this to the Choir as a New Year's greeting. Or not. ~ Taken on Wednesday 2 January 2008
Snowflakes, Trees and Windows
Hey, it's a great day to go skiing!! ...not if you're Sunshine. *grr* I learned that, I can't ski for the life of me. Shame on [Step]Mom for not signing us Dad and I for lessons. Dad got the hang of it, I opted to stay on the bunnyhills and ski straight into the waist-high piles of snow. The only saving grace was this pic taken inside the rental car before we left Lafayette for Elkhart, in which I remember only myself telling my little brother Zachy to "Hey! duck for just a second... PERFECT!!" ~ Taken on Thursday 3 January 2008
Hold up, wait a minute!!
Thursday 13 March 2008 was when I helped make Palm Crosses for Palm Sunday, which was the Sunday following. Just as I was about to head for the Downtown District for Lunch, I came across a brilliant sight--hey! our Stained Glass Windows are back!!
"We exaggerate and we get it right eventually"
Our brilliant Choirmaster and resident Leo Sowerby of Saint Barnabas, Dr. Peter Mathews ~ Rehearsal, Sunday 20 April 2008
For the Beauty of the Earth
The Rose Garden, Sunday 20 April 2008
Confirmation! ~ Sunday 27 April 2008
Quick Shot
Even though I had only 7 minutes until the service began, when you're armed with a camera there's no such thing as wasting chances.
All Present and Accounted For
The Acolytes, Deacon Nancy, and Bishop Hugo.
Swiftly Going
The Processional at the beginning of the service--and right behind the Acolytes too
Blur
I did mention, it's a bit difficult to take a good moving shot mid-Procession, right?
Somehow, I think I did get the Bishop in there. I think.
First Reading
We All Stand
The 18 Confirmands
Into the Arms of the Faith
If my memory serves me proper, that's Father Ed's family up there as some of the family members were being either confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church
The Pride of a Parish
The Cake
And a pretty cake too!
Double Photo-Op!!
Deacon Nancy and I took a pic of each other... well, taking a pic of each other!!
Serenade
Bishop Hugo serenades for a parishioner--in Spanish!! Definitely a memorable moment.
The Bishop and the Deacon
Bishop Hugo and Deacon Nancy
Pentecost ~ Sunday 11 May 2008
The Organ Man
Our superb Church Organist and resident Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dr. Michael Rickman
Bright Spirit, Make Thy Way In
Really, the Main Sanctuary was fairly bright, but still beautiful
A helping hand
Ryne Cherry [seated in last row of Choir area, with the Basses] graced our Choir with helping out in the Barritone solo for Choirmaster Peter's masterpiece "Come Down O Love Divine", and not forgetting the two Trumpeteers and two Trombonists to thank for their assistance as well [though at the moment I don't have the bulletin on me, and my memory's kinda shot out at the moment].
Fairest Lord Jesus: The KIDS Church
The KIDS Church processing in, to the first verse of "Fairest Lord Jesus", right before the Choir went full-octane with the Offertory
Church Picnic!! ~ Sunday 18 May 2008
Out on the Prowl
Barry McCoy of the Vestry, one of the two main Parish photographers. He also had the honor of photographing the Confirmands as they were confirmed/received by Bishop Hugo Pina-Lopez back on Sunday 27 April.
The Battle of the Church Photographers!!
Barry and Deacon Nancy Kline, our resident Parish Photographers. [I guess technically I'm probably the third, but for the moment the title Underground Choral Photographer seems to suit me proper. *grin*]
Conversationalists
Father Ed and his family, with the exception of Rachel who was with me
Must be fun!!
Quite a good amount of food for a Church Picnic. I'm hungry!!
Driver 8
Father Don, surrounded by kids, on the golf cart. While I didn't go for a ride with the kids [I was too busy multitasking between eating and catching up on things with Rachel], it certainly looked like fun. [Mental memo to self - GO. NEXT. YEAR.]
Rachel and the family pet
I forgot the dog's name, but she was quite a sweetie. And I couldn't help capture the moment between her and Rachel.
And then, the Shore
A slightly beachy area. Complete with--get this!!--a hammock!! But for the moment, Rachel, Joshua [my friend Gunnard's son] and I had just arrived, and it looked simply perfect for a photo op.
Lady of the Lake
Rachel taking a walk towards the water
Rhapsody in Blue, part 1 of 2
I can't tell you just how blue it got. Literally. And miraculously the camera-phone caught it.
Rhapsody in Blue, part 2 of 2
Though not as blue as RiB part 1, still a beautiful moment.
And then, the Hammock
HEY! I told y'all there was a hammock...
...not quite done... yet - Sunday 25 May 2008
Getting Started
Choirmaster Peter, in a Hawaiian shirt no less, seemed ready for the Summer Vacation to start, as well as the last Choir Practice of the year.
Gathering Up
About to rehearse "God Is Our Refuge and Strength", which Peter composed, with the Organ.
The Brilliance
I swear, when I get a better camera, I'm going to take better pictures of the Organ. It's such a majestic instrument. Seriously.
"Donate Cookies With Confidence!!"
Father Don and Father Ed talk about cookies for VBS [Vacation Bible School], as Father Ed could NOT resist eating a cookie or two. Later in the Announcements Father Don mentioned that Father Ed had been accused of eating the cookies meant for VBS, and then made note that Father Ed was innocent of all accounts of it, and that it was alright for the Congregation to "Donate Cookies With Confidence!!"
Right Hanger, Wrong Choirrobes!!
As to how Dr. Steeves got hold of Dr. Rich's Cassock and Cotta--which were on Dr. Steeves' hanger to begin with!!--is beyond me and the Choir. Here, photographic evidence of what happens when Cassocks and Cottas DON'T go on their respective hangers!!
Voluntary
All seated and ready to go...
Held High
The Episcopal Church Flag held by Sims as the Procession began.
The Last of the Processional
Father Don leading up the last of the Procession
Swift Recessional
During the last verse of the Recessional Hymn.
An Empty Desk
Choirmaster Peter's desk in the Music Room, all ready for Summer.
Thanks much, Chief!!
<--[very, very angry me] So needless to say, this has been the highlight of the week and, to add to it, something to take my mind off of things. Well, for now at least.