August 15th is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary or, in the Eastern church, the Dormition of the Virgin. None of the parish's three choirs was scheduled to do music, which isn't unusual for weekday feasts. However, after the final blessing, the priest asked if we could sing a song for Mary. Then began the looking around, looking away, not meeting anyone's eyes. After a few moments, I started "Immaculate Mary", and everyone joined in almost immediately; at least one person was even singing harmony. :) I had a few people thank me after mass, and one gentleman, who has one of the best voices in my choir, came up to me afterwards and said "Nice save!" :) As I told him, someone had to do it, and since no one else seemed eager to do so, I started the Marian hymn I know best.
It's a good thing I came to this mass and not the one I'd originally planned on. A fellow parishioner told me after mass that the memorial mass for their son is tomorrow morning (poor little guy died 2 years ago, at only 6 years old). Now I'll be able to be there (the Chief is at the cabin this weekend) and swell attendance, however slightly.
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