[Magdalen] Our update

[thedonboyd at austin.rr.com]

This is likely not the first time you've shocked your sister, and it probably won't be the last.  I hope she is able to join in a joyful celebration of your union. 

Don in Austin
Blessing Rick and his husband and wishing them a long and happy life together.

---- Rick Mashburn <ricklmashburn at gmail.com> wrote: 
> Good afternoon! Since it seems there needs to be some GOOD NEWS coming from
> San Antonio, I thought I might send an update on an upcoming joyous
> occasion in my life:
> 
> On Saturday, November 14, Alex and I will have our civil marriage blessed
> at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. We will be using the trial liturgy approved
> for use by Bishop Lillibridge and the Standing Committee in April of this
> year. (Two weeks later, the Dio will switch to using the new trial liturgy
> approved by General Convention this past summer.)
> 
> We are really excited. My family and friends will be there. Lots of his
> family and friends are traveling from Mexico to be here as well. His
> parents, siblings, a couple of aunts and uncles as well as numerous friends
> will join us. We loved getting married in Santa Fe last May with just us
> there but it's going to be even better to have a service in the church with
> our loved ones complete with candles, incense, pipe organ and all!
> Afterward, we will party the night away in the parish hall with a feast and
> a DJ! (My Southern Baptist sister was shocked to learn we would have
> alcohol and dancing on church property!)
> 
> As far as I know, we will be the first couple in San Antonio to take
> advantage of this option. We thought we would be the first in the diocese
> but alas there was another ceremony in Corpus Christi back in August.
> 
> So, if you would remember us in your prayers, it would be much appreciated!
> 
> Peace,
> 
> Rick...and Alex
> San Antonio