BEFORE I FORGET...

Happy and Blessed 2010 to all our readers! Haven't thought of a resolution yet. Last year's resolution didn't work out the way I was hoping. So, I just might go back to the previous resolution, not to make any New Year's resolutions.
Peace,
BMP

GREETINGS, SALUTATIONS, AND BLESSINGS...

...to all readers of CV-the B for a healthy and happy 2009!

and now...
MY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION FOR 2009

The last couple of years, my New Year's resolution has been not to make any resolutions (inspired by Jeff Miller's "giving up giving up things for Lent").

This year is different!

My resolution is to be a parish music director and organist (for a decent salary) once again sometime in 2009, whether it be in January, June, or even December. It's not that I don't like the Schwan's job. Don't get me wrong. I do, however, miss the ministry. I've gone TWO straight Christmases without a parish post after over 27 years of service to the Church. Enough is enough!

The only requirements are
1. Decent salary
2. Appreciation for a music program that is primarily traditional
3. Comfort in introducing Latin and chant
4. Support for a liturgy that conform to the REAL wishes of the existing liturgy documents from the Vatican.
5. Must be within a reasonable drive from my home. My kids have a lot of things going here right now, so relocation is not an option.

I'll be on the lookout!
Peace,
BMP

WHAT HAVE YOU GIVEN UP FOR LENT?

Personally, I decided to steal the Curt Jester's queue and "give up giving up things". It's kinda similar to the New Year's resolution I made, which was not to make any more New Year's resolutions. Saves myself from making any promises I can't guarantee that I'd keep, or promises that I'd have no intention of keeping in the first place. Just like saying, "I promise not to make any more promises."

Peace,
BMP