[Magdalen] Little League World Series and Assumption.

[Scott Knitter]

An old Germanic custom, apparently, signifying thanksgiving for the
first-fruits of the harvest and symbolizing the sweet-smelling savour of
Mary's offering in response to God's (via Gabriel) call. In our parish it's
a new custom started last year by our English priest-associate.

On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 7:31 PM Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com> wrote:

> What is the blessing of herbs, Scott?
>
> > On Aug 14, 2018, at 2:28 PM, Scott Knitter <scottknitter at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > I'll be subdeaconing our Solemn Mass tomorrow evening at 7 (Ascension,
> > Chicago). Blessing of herbs, procession, and Mass. Air-conditioned,
> > fortunately, although it's much warmer in the choir loft than on the nave
> > floor. One of the best vents where the cool air comes out is next to the
> > subdeacon's end of the sedilia. :) Preach more, Father...I'm cool as a
> > cucumber.
> >
> > Then an ice-cream social in the garden. We get lots of visitors from RC
> and
> > other Episcopal parishes, and a Lutheran or two, who can't normally get
> > away to visit us on a Sunday. Last year we had a great many from
> religious
> > orders, chiefly from the Church of the Atonement. This year they've got
> > their new rector (Mother Erika Takacs), so I suspect they'll whoop it up
> > tomorrow night on their own.
> >
> > On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 9:08 AM cantor03--- via Magdalen <
> > magdalen at herberthouse.org> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> The Grand Parade in nearby Williamsport, Pennsylvania USA
> >> begins at 6 PM EDT, and there is a break in the monsoons
> >> for today, fortunately.  The Little League World Series with teams
> >> from many countries starts tomorrow.  This is happening about
> >> 30 miles away, but I'll simply follow it all on television.
> >>
> >> Also on 15th August is the Feast of (the Assumption of) St. Mary
> >> the Virgin.  This is a "biggie" at Anglocatholic parishes, but
> >> since there are none here, I'll just catch the festivities at the
> >> RC Basilica in Washington, DC starting at 12 noon EDT.
> >>
> >> Though there are several versions of the sung Proper for this
> >> Feast, depending on which Liber Usualis is consulted, I always
> >> thought the chant was especially beautiful for the day.  There
> >> are also memories of choirs sweltering in  steaming rear
> >> galleries for this Feast.
> >>
> >> The August 15th date usually marks the change to a more
> >> autumnal weather pattern.  To quote The Donald, "We'll see."
> >>
> >>
> >> David S.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > Scott R. Knitter
> > Edgewater, Chicago, Illinois USA
>


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Scott R. Knitter
Edgewater, Chicago, Illinois USA