This morning I took Communion to 95 year old Peachy at her apartment in Torreblanca, she is reasonably well, though her mobility is poor nowadays. She's always welcoming appreciative, and good humoured despite her frailty. I'm not sure she remembers who I am, but that doesn't matter. For her it's enough to have a visit from a priest, bringing her the sacrament reading familiar texts, some remembered, others half remembered from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
When I arrived to collect the home Communion kit Church Administrator Linda was putting the final touches to the sixteen flower displays which make up the first St Andrew's 'Fiesta de Flores', each with a biblical and/or liturgical theme. The church looks lovely. The challenge is to get people to come and visit, today and tomorrow. I returned after taking Communion out, and stayed for several hours, chatting to the couple of dozen people who dropped in to take a look. Several church members from the different congregations came along to act as stewards and serve refreshments, making it a good occasion to work together on hospitality as well as creating an artistic installation together. Here are some photos I took of exhibits, just before opening time.
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