[Magdalen] Final hymns...

[sheila ketler]

Greetings everyoneThis morning I sat with hymnal in hand and I went through and chose the last four Sundays whichare the 4 Sundays in Advent. These are the last four that I may ever play as I have no idea if I willeven be able to get another job. The job situation is tight within our part of the Diocese especiallyas they are closing churches down and as less churches need organists there will of course beless jobs. I also went ahead  and chose the hymns for Christmas Eve trying to slot in everyone'sfavorite carols!! An apology to Doug C. I know how much he dislikes the c word! but hey it isChristmas and I know that they have to be sung... This makes me feel very sad and I justreally want to get these 8 weeks done and over with so I can get on with my life... I have neversaid the name of the church or the Diocese I am in for the sake of privacy for my employer... but Ifeel as if I have been kicked to the curb not one person has said they are sorry I will be out of a job -making me think that they just don't care. It is a reality and the employees are the ones who willsuffer - the priests will be employed at other parishes it is only the musicians and secretaries andcaretakers who will be out of work with no recourse. No severance no parting gifts zip... just a kickin our backs as we exit the door!!
Sheila