I think we are all geared up to open for Mass tomorrow, Friday. Meetings have been held, stewards prepared, sanitisers, gloves and other stuff bought. It will be strange for priest and congregation to be together after four months. For us priests it will be strange to not celebrate Mass on our own or just gazing into a camera.
Talking of cameras, we have invested in a new camera system at St Brigid's which wil be able to stream 24/7, that is for all Masses and when the church is empty. The new camera is positioned discreetly rather than on a stand at the front of the centre aisle. Most of the cost has been met from the revenue from parish social events. Experience shows that some people like to just pay a "virtual visit" from their home, maybe even in the dark hours of the night. The sanctuary light flicker that shows up on the camera can be a moving and reassuring witness to our faith.
This "snip" that I just took from the trial feed is what people will be able to see on closer up mode... Of course all these things will take time to "bed down" so we hope we will all be patient with one another. I'll try!
Hope all goes well, Canon. Will be going to Mass on Sunday in Barry for first time since March, as you said, going to be quite strange
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