Sorry for the lack of posts, but there's been a lack of stuff to say. I've not been called to sub this week, so it's been pretty quiet.

One interesting thing from Sunday was that my church had its official welcoming Mass for parishoners from St. Alphonsus, a chuch out near the Beverly-Danvers line that was shut down. The main difference was at the start, when a procession of items from St. Alphonsus were carried in, such as their crucifix, a statue of the saint, and the church's records. There was also a little time for introductions, and as we've only been going to this church a short while (and usually don't go to the 11 AM Mass), most people thought we'd come over from the other church.

All in all, it went pretty smoothly. I don't think that's going to be the case everywhere. As I think of it, the closings are playing a little havoc with a friend's wedding. The bride's church in Gloucester is being closed, and their second choice was a chuch in Rockport - which is also being closed. Thankfully, they're leaving the building open for some sort of general worship space, and it looks like they'll be able to use it.