ferent. There is more to it than that, of course. But it is what makes us distinctive in both the way the liturgy is celebrated, and in what it teaches. We all have a part to play in it. One of the important parts is the music. As part of our stewardship campaign we appealed for special donations to the music fund that will allow us to have 4 paid section leaders in the choir. Of course the ideal parish choir would consist entirely of volunteers from the congregation, and we do have wonderful parishioners in our choir. Yet again parishioners responded to the challenge, and the money has been given. We will now hear even better and more interesting music at Mass. And I know that Robert MacLeod has been encouraged by this.
Our worship, of course, is not just about High Mass and music. It is the center of our life as a community. Everything we do finds its focus and purpose at the altar. So I thank all those who assist in so many ways. This year I would like to pay special tribute to 3 people. Firstly to Ralph Gordon, our Sunday Sexton. Ralph is at church early on Sundays to open and set up. He always serves at the 8 am Mass, keeps watch on the hall during the 10 am Mass, and stays around until after midday, when everyone has left. He is in the office most days during the week - and he does all this voluntarily. Thank you, Ralph!
Secondly, to Homero Zapata, our full-time Sexton. Homero does so many odd jobs which are a great help to our staff and volunteers. With the closure of the Day School his responsibilities and schedule have changed, but he has adapted cheerfully, as always. We are in the process of giving him a new office/store room, and this will be a great improvement.
Thirdly, to Dr Ed Heck. For many years he has been responsible for the altar servers, and has served our parish well. His is an important job and he has been of great assistance to me, especially