Of Special Note

Mid-Lent Mass - Sunday, March 14 at the 9:30 am Service

In medieval Europe, Lent was all about fasting and penitence in preparation for Easter. So, to help brighten the lagging spirits halfway through Lent, Christians sometimes treated themselves to a feast. This was known as "Mid-Lent" Sunday. In the U.K., it was called "Mothering Sunday" or "Refreshment Sunday".

 We are going to be celebrating our "Refreshment" Sunday on March 14 by presenting Mozart's glorious little mass at the 9:30 service. It is the Missa Brevis in F, K. 192, which he wrote when he was only 18 years old. Mozart used the "4-note" main theme found in the Credo as part of his later "Jupiter" Symphony in C. Our very own Camerata Strings, vocal soloists and the Coventry choir will accompany it. Mark your calendars, this will be very special!