The Candlemas Celebration began in the Pieta Gallery, with the blessing and lighting of candles, symbolising Christ’s light among us. The congregation and choir then processed to the College Chapel, led by Fr Twist and the acolytes.
Schola Cantorum sang a mass-setting composed of some very fine tunes, such as The Ash Grove and the hymn-tunes Caswall, Repton and Slane, which are a joy to sing; Eccard's When to the temple Mary went was also included and Schola's singing was enthusiastic and expressive throughout.
Instead of a homily, two members Higher Line, Natalie Crouch and Andrew Finn, spoke of their experience of taking part in the Lourdes Pilgrimage last summer.
The Mass was very well attended by parents, staff and pupils and its light, music and optimism were all very welcome on a dark winter’s night.
Schola Cantorum can next be heard on March 1st, when they will lead a Lent Meditation.
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