Symbols

Palm branches- excuse me I tickled you with mine.
The branch turned into the cross. Our very fine interim priest did this with the kids and maybe had time to show some adults as well.

The lights in the darkened sanctuary.
The large candelabra - with 5 candles on each side.
Again - after a few years - candles on the high altar and tea lights on the reredos.

The music
- the familiar Palm Sunday hymns known for many years.
- the unfamiliar sound of the organ stopping and the organist going over to the piano.

The procession around the church
- kids and choir only.
- this makes more sense than the whole congregation and even going outside sometimes.

What is coming up this week.
- buying tickets for the Paschal meal on Thursday.
- we will be at the church by 3 p.m. on Thursday. I will be there as well.
- am I needed on Good Friday to so something - no. I will stay at home.
- Holy Saturday - if you stand still you may get cleaned. Polishing of silver and brass will happen.

I have done my part with
- flowers
- candles of various types

Being part of the Holy Week story as well and reflecting on that.
It cannot get lost in all the busyness.